Forum: Engines & props
10 June 2010, 21:26
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Replies: 42
Views: 18,129
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Forum: Engines & props
23 August 2009, 09:08
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,645
Just to finish this thread off, After checking...
Just to finish this thread off, After checking the fuel pump and throttle position sensor and finding nothing wrong I pulled the carbs off.
Gave them a complete strip down and found sand in one and...
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Forum: Engines & props
15 August 2009, 22:46
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,645
Hi guys,
Thanks for the responses - I was...
Hi guys,
Thanks for the responses - I was planning on checking the fuel pump yesterday but the weather prevented that!!
Will remove the fuel pump tomorrow!
jky - I have a inline water/fuel...
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Forum: Engines & props
14 August 2009, 08:51
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,645
Hi, hatt11 - Just checked - Bulb correct way...
Hi, hatt11 - Just checked - Bulb correct way around. you're right, sometimes these problems are solved by something silly being wrong, if only this problem was as simple!
Next port of call - fuel...
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Forum: Engines & props
13 August 2009, 09:00
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,645
This Saga Continues!!!!
Took the boat out...
This Saga Continues!!!!
Took the boat out yesterday - The engine still wont rev above 4,500rpm!!!!
The difference this time is that usually the motor performs well for an hour or so then cuts...
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Forum: Engines & props
11 August 2009, 05:39
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,363
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Forum: Engines & props
09 August 2009, 23:24
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,645
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Forum: Engines & props
08 August 2009, 20:11
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,645
Went out today and checked all the things we...
Went out today and checked all the things we earlier discussed - Fuel lines, breather, priming bulb - all looks good.
Now this may be irrelevant but I'm not sure - It only occurred to me an hour...
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Forum: Engines & props
07 August 2009, 20:53
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,645
I feel stupid asking this - but as this is my...
I feel stupid asking this - but as this is my first boat I have to:- My tank is a handmade stainless steel unit below the jockey seat/console. I can see the fuel pipe, but can't see a breather???...
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Forum: Engines & props
07 August 2009, 09:15
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,645
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Forum: Engines & props
07 August 2009, 09:12
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,645
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Forum: Engines & props
06 August 2009, 22:05
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,363
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Forum: Engines & props
06 August 2009, 16:25
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,363
This engine is now giving me a pain in the...
This engine is now giving me a pain in the nuts!!!! :mad:
After checking all the water passages yesterday, I replaced the water flow senor and took the boat out today around Howth (Dublin).
She...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
05 August 2009, 03:51
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,565
On this subject I have a question.
My...
On this subject I have a question.
My friend has been rebuilding a speedboat over the past year or so. It's now ready for a motor - I got talking to a colleague who's father was selling the...
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Forum: Engines & props
04 August 2009, 14:49
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,363
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Forum: Engines & props
28 July 2009, 00:40
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Replies: 10
Views: 11,192
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Forum: Engines & props
28 July 2009, 00:17
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,363
I started by removing the thermostat - it was...
I started by removing the thermostat - it was completely choked up with salt deposits. After removing and cleaning it I verified that it worked ok, which it did.
I removed and checked the overheat...
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Forum: Engines & props
28 July 2009, 00:05
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,606
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Forum: Engines & props
26 July 2009, 22:13
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,606
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Forum: Engines & props
25 July 2009, 11:01
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,363
I assume my buzzer seems ok as it went off the...
I assume my buzzer seems ok as it went off the other week when I had the motor running on the muffs (was flushing it out and had it on for around a minute when the alarm went off - Switched it off...
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Forum: Engines & props
24 July 2009, 08:43
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,363
The buzzer doesn't come on, but the warning...
The buzzer doesn't come on, but the warning lights do before the motor starts up - they go out as normal when the engine starts.
They all work though as I tested them a few weeks ago.
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Forum: Engines & props
23 July 2009, 17:12
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,363
I know oaseeker mentioned at the start of the...
I know oaseeker mentioned at the start of the thread that he had an alarm but I don't get any, the engine just cuts back to 4000rpm out of the blue - no warnings, buzzers or anything.
I'm very...
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Forum: Engines & props
21 July 2009, 20:53
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,785
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Forum: Engines & props
21 July 2009, 03:06
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,606
What Prop Should I Buy?
When I bought my rib last year the motor had a 11.6x14 solus 3 blade prop fitted. Due to wear & tear (and some steep learning curves of what NOT to do) I'm going to purchase a replacment prop.
My...
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Forum: Engines & props
21 July 2009, 02:54
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,785
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