Forum: RIB gallery
21 January 2011, 16:50
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seat
:thumbs: if i can get it any faster i think you may need one
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Forum: RIB gallery
21 January 2011, 10:53
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refresh
Started to pull the motor from the rib last week, the couple of overheats the engine sufferd last year during testing took there toll on the engine compresion and made it a bit laggy on boosting up,...
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Forum: RIB gallery
26 July 2010, 19:24
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Forum: RIB gallery
26 July 2010, 19:17
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Low,s and High,s
Have had a suspicion that the previous raw water cooling problems might have caused a problem with the engine as it started blowing a bit of coolant out the header tank when boosting over 12psi, so...
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Forum: RIB gallery
16 July 2010, 08:21
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Forum: RIB gallery
15 July 2010, 17:38
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Ready for more
Got the mid section back with new bearings bushes and steering tube,refitted with new seals etc,removed stat and patterned up some parts for external steering ram setup (waiting for parts to come...
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Forum: RIB gallery
10 June 2010, 17:54
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Steering bushes
Had the centre section from the drive leg of to marine shop for rebushing and ended up with a broken casing .Have now managed to find another casing so just hoping the rebushing goes better this...
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Forum: RIB gallery
02 June 2010, 09:21
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strainer
thanks for link on strainer but looks a bit fancy/expensive for my boat/wallet cobination still doing my scrap yard challange bit so i have fitted a 1" y type brass filter assembly from armada...
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Forum: RIB gallery
02 June 2010, 09:16
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Forum: RIB gallery
01 June 2010, 20:03
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More testing
Had to machine the new prop to clear the rear seal housing so delayed the next test a bit, also changed the seawater filter which kept blowing its lid at speed.
ran the boat upto 5200 rpm and got 45...
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Forum: Engines & props
20 May 2010, 19:17
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Whatever way you look at it different design...
Whatever way you look at it different design prop,s of the same pitch and diameter will effect the way your boat handles, this is why people like kitten/cookee will spend money and time finding a...
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Forum: Engines & props
20 May 2010, 18:50
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
20 May 2010, 18:47
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Forum: Engines & props
14 May 2010, 18:49
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Grey sludge
Diesel forms a grey sludge when it finds its way into an engine but it if your seeing water droplets in there it may well be water, I not sure if the injectors or leak off pipes are internal on this...
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Forum: RIB gallery
12 May 2010, 16:24
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prop
new prop on way, gone for a 3 blade cleaver will post some pic,s whilst its still shiny and new :)
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Forum: RIB gallery
07 May 2010, 13:46
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Forum: RIB gallery
06 May 2010, 22:03
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speed
Trying to pace the speed and power increases to keep the boat in a reliable setup,the aim is for a fast boat over longer distances offshore than the ultimate top speed as this is what the xr design...
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Forum: RIB gallery
06 May 2010, 21:44
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Testing
Went out on sunday for some more trials 6500rpm and 7000 runs, also altered the water injection as well.
nice choppy 3ft sea made testing good fun but seams to affect the speedo,running at...
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Forum: RIB gallery
28 April 2010, 17:39
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cosworth
had the rib out for a couple of shakedown runs
ran it upto 5000rpm and got 40mph with exhaust temp 920 water 70 boost press 5psi
water injection was not cutting in as boost to low
adjusted...
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Forum: RIB gallery
05 June 2009, 17:09
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getting there
fitted new pump impeler last night(twas a git to change) trailer hubs and bolts in tue
hopefully can get it onto new trailer next weekend and into workshop for last bits
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Forum: Bits and pieces
05 June 2009, 16:10
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bits
trailer lights and rollers £25
thanks gary daytime week 01326 377110 or p/message anytime
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Forum: Bits and pieces
04 June 2009, 19:56
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Forum: RIB gallery
01 June 2009, 23:16
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fitted new cambelt,tensioners cam pulleys and...
fitted new cambelt,tensioners cam pulleys and drive belts
new starter and alternater charged batterys changed engine oil,filled gearbox
fired motor this week all sounds good
need to make new water...
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Forum: Bits and pieces
27 May 2009, 22:05
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60 outboard
60 yam 2 stroke 2004 low hours
power trim and tilt excellent condition
flushed every use, not been left on mooring/marina
this is a great light weight engine and 100% reliable
offers
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Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes
08 May 2009, 22:21
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