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Forum: Electrics and electronics 08 May 2016, 17:40
Replies: 6
Views: 850
Posted By miktek
Thanks everyone!:thumbs:

Thanks everyone!:thumbs:
Forum: Electrics and electronics 08 May 2016, 17:20
Replies: 6
Views: 850
Posted By miktek
you can get one for about £60 from Halfords but...

you can get one for about £60 from Halfords but it's a lesser quality and has a shorter guarantee, 3 years vs 4 or 5 I think.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 08 May 2016, 16:26
Replies: 6
Views: 850
Posted By miktek
thanks. So a regular car battery out of say,...

thanks.

So a regular car battery out of say, Halfords should do the trick?

They do one at 70Ah, but it's CCA is 680, that's not going to cause any problems/damage is it?
Cost isn't really an...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 08 May 2016, 15:29
Replies: 6
Views: 850
Posted By miktek
Which battery for a Yamaha 50D 2 stroke O/B

Hi there,
The battery my outboard came with (second hand) isn't really up to the job, it's actually a small motorbike battery.
Can anyone point me in the correct direction to get a particular...
Forum: Engines & props 14 October 2015, 14:32
Replies: 87
Views: 13,474
Posted By miktek
excellent, thanks. I posted this wee video...

excellent, thanks.

I posted this wee video on another thread, oops:willk::)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZxMFcieZdA

did about 20 miles in it, no issues at all. It's fast:thumbs:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 October 2015, 08:30
Replies: 4
Views: 2,750
Posted By miktek
A decent speedo and depth gauge to buy, recommendations

Hi there, after a brief look there is quite a choice out there. I'm just looking for something simple that does the job for speed and depth (either 1 unit or 2 separate devices). Got good dashboard...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 October 2015, 20:30
Replies: 36
Views: 4,240
Posted By miktek
Cheers, Will be using a ski mask on my next...

Cheers,

Will be using a ski mask on my next outing:lol:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 October 2015, 20:23
Replies: 36
Views: 4,240
Posted By miktek
Got my Rib and recently rebuilt outboard on the...

Got my Rib and recently rebuilt outboard on the Loch today.

Cracking day for it, although I swapped cap for wooly hat after about an hour:lol:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZxMFcieZdA
Forum: Engines & props 11 October 2015, 17:18
Replies: 87
Views: 13,474
Posted By miktek
All reassembled and working, after I charged my...

All reassembled and working, after I charged my battery:willk:

ran it in a tank for 30 mins no issues at all.

looking to take it out on Loch Lomond tomorrow for a test.

Many many thanks to...
Forum: Engines & props 11 October 2015, 17:12
Replies: 5
Views: 837
Posted By miktek
Hi there, yeah I ended up just using a car...

Hi there,

yeah I ended up just using a car charger. Gave it a quick 30 minute charge and it started easily.
One of the reasons it wouldn't start last night is it's been sitting cold for 2 weeks...
Forum: Engines & props 10 October 2015, 18:15
Replies: 5
Views: 837
Posted By miktek
battery going flat, what charger to buy?

Hi, having reassembled my engine it so nearly fired up today but the more i tried the less and less power was left in the battery to the point it would fully turn it now. So I'm guessing I'll need...
Forum: Engines & props 04 October 2015, 13:44
Replies: 87
Views: 13,474
Posted By miktek
Hi yeah, great mid section. 2 of the 3 earth...

Hi yeah, great mid section.
2 of the 3 earth straps came with the new section already attached, the third one, up at the transom arms, just needs reconnected.

I've started the slow process of...
Forum: Engines & props 02 October 2015, 19:26
Replies: 87
Views: 13,474
Posted By miktek
I've gone from thinking about trying to fix it,...

I've gone from thinking about trying to fix it, to not even attempting it and splitting the engine, plus I'm still in the midst of completing a partial refund from the seller. Now I'm back to fixing...
Forum: Engines & props 29 September 2015, 20:28
Replies: 87
Views: 13,474
Posted By miktek
thanks:thumbs: Just the distance being...

thanks:thumbs:



Just the distance being the reason to be honest mate
Forum: Engines & props 29 September 2015, 18:40
Replies: 87
Views: 13,474
Posted By miktek
Hi guys, update time. Got myself a near mint...

Hi guys, update time.

Got myself a near mint mid section and because it comes with a far better condition steering arm (not too happy with one that is on it now, very corroded, a problem with...
Forum: Engines & props 28 September 2015, 16:58
Replies: 1
Views: 2,362
Posted By miktek
looking for a Yamaha 50 DETO 'D' (2 stroke) service manual

Don't mind paying for one if need be.

Just looking for manual so I can quote part numbers if I need gaskets/screws etc.
Forum: Engines & props 27 September 2015, 07:12
Replies: 87
Views: 13,474
Posted By miktek
Yes, that was readings when cold.

Yes, that was readings when cold.
Forum: Engines & props 25 September 2015, 18:59
Replies: 87
Views: 13,474
Posted By miktek
thanks All ten bolts holding the mid section...

thanks

All ten bolts holding the mid section to the main tray are moving and I've found an excellent condition donor thats currently being stripped down. So I'm feeling a bit more upbeat about...
Forum: Engines & props 25 September 2015, 18:30
Replies: 87
Views: 13,474
Posted By miktek
Hi all:D Got an old workmate who is very...

Hi all:D

Got an old workmate who is very well versed in tinkering with outboards coming to look at the engine on Monday with a view to telling me if it's a job he'd recommend going ahead and...
Forum: Engines & props 23 September 2015, 19:15
Replies: 87
Views: 13,474
Posted By miktek
He's used the very minumum price that the parts...

He's used the very minumum price that the parts would cost as he was quite sneaky and phoned Davie off here. Davie, if you're reading this, apologies for that. The guy has accepted no...
Forum: Engines & props 23 September 2015, 17:20
Replies: 87
Views: 13,474
Posted By miktek
Yes, outside ebay. I know. A ten years plus...

Yes, outside ebay. I know.

A ten years plus member with 1500 plus 100% positive. Not just at buying, plenty for selling items.

Says that in his ownership of the boat, he always operated...
Forum: Engines & props 23 September 2015, 17:06
Replies: 87
Views: 13,474
Posted By miktek
The auction started on ebay, but I asked the...

The auction started on ebay, but I asked the seller for a buy it now price, so no cover.
Forum: Engines & props 23 September 2015, 15:15
Replies: 87
Views: 13,474
Posted By miktek
I think so, but he has offered that with the...

I think so, but he has offered that with the caveat that it's his first and final offer and that he doesn't have to offer me anything.

In other news, someone on ebay has asked me how much for the...
Forum: Engines & props 23 September 2015, 14:57
Replies: 87
Views: 13,474
Posted By miktek
Thanks very much for these pointers. The...

Thanks very much for these pointers.

The reason I've given the engine such a low value is because its currently bolted on the back of the rib. And of course, if removed (which now seems the most...
Forum: Engines & props 22 September 2015, 19:11
Replies: 87
Views: 13,474
Posted By miktek
Thanks for the advice, and yes, i'll keep all...

Thanks for the advice, and yes, i'll keep all informed.
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