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Forum: Engines & props 30 July 2013, 17:50
Replies: 1
Views: 1,473
Posted By brinky
Thermostat

Just taken my thermostat housing off, the two gaskets seem to have had something very sticky put on them, it was done at a local service centre two years ago. Is this normal ? Just ordered new...
Forum: Engines & props 28 July 2013, 20:31
Replies: 10
Views: 2,341
Posted By brinky
Don't think I do, I have a beeper that tells me...

Don't think I do, I have a beeper that tells me when the oil level is getting low....
Forum: Engines & props 28 July 2013, 20:25
Replies: 10
Views: 2,341
Posted By brinky
It's a suggestion from selva uk, I only want to...

It's a suggestion from selva uk, I only want to bypass the thermo switch and run the engine briefly to see if I get full power.
Forum: Engines & props 26 July 2013, 20:30
Replies: 10
Views: 2,341
Posted By brinky
I may have a problem with over heating, hopefully...

I may have a problem with over heating, hopefully I'll get out over the weekend, if I loose power again I'll by pass the thermo switch to see if it makes a difference.
Forum: Engines & props 26 July 2013, 12:50
Replies: 10
Views: 2,341
Posted By brinky
Cooling System

Hi all,

Is there a simple way of checking that the cooling system is ok on my 50hp, 2 cylinder, 2 stroke outboard. The pee hole is clear and seems to pump water well, but I have been told that...
Forum: Engines & props 09 July 2013, 16:39
Replies: 18
Views: 2,532
Posted By brinky
This is a pic of a new plug after an hours use....

This is a pic of a new plug after an hours use. Both plugs were the same ..

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Forum: Engines & props 09 July 2013, 14:47
Replies: 18
Views: 2,532
Posted By brinky
Pumping loads of water, had a new thermostat last...

Pumping loads of water, had a new thermostat last season so hope that still works.
Will get a local guy to look at it...
Forum: Engines & props 08 July 2013, 04:41
Replies: 18
Views: 2,532
Posted By brinky
Thanks, I'll look into these tips and see what I...

Thanks, I'll look into these tips and see what I find..
Forum: Engines & props 07 July 2013, 18:01
Replies: 18
Views: 2,532
Posted By brinky
Waited all year to get it out, then it don't...

Waited all year to get it out, then it don't work!!!!


The joys of boating.....
Forum: Engines & props 07 July 2013, 18:00
Replies: 18
Views: 2,532
Posted By brinky
Yep pumped the fuel bulb, still felt firm.

Yep pumped the fuel bulb, still felt firm.
Forum: Engines & props 07 July 2013, 17:59
Replies: 18
Views: 2,532
Posted By brinky
Does sound and feel like one cylinder when it...

Does sound and feel like one cylinder when it drops revs.
Forum: Engines & props 07 July 2013, 17:58
Replies: 18
Views: 2,532
Posted By brinky
Both days run for half an hour, then anchored for...

Both days run for half an hour, then anchored for half an hour, 5 mins after restarting, limps home.
Will take a plug out and get some pics.
Had a new thermostat fitted lasted season.
Forum: Engines & props 07 July 2013, 15:32
Replies: 18
Views: 2,532
Posted By brinky
Yes, only two cylinders, sparking well and put...

Yes, only two cylinders, sparking well and put new plugs in today just incase ...
Forum: Engines & props 07 July 2013, 12:33
Replies: 18
Views: 2,532
Posted By brinky
Loss of power

Help needed please.....

Had the boat out yesterday and today, I had the same problem both days.
The engine starts on the button, ticks over fine, I run it at about 4000rpm for 30 minutes then it...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 August 2012, 16:42
Replies: 3
Views: 1,160
Posted By brinky
Thanks for that, moored for the night, nice and...

Thanks for that, moored for the night, nice and easy....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 August 2012, 15:32
Replies: 3
Views: 1,160
Posted By brinky
poole moorings

Hi all,
Going to Poole for a few days camping and wanting to take the rib, any recommendations where I might be able to stick the boat in and leave it in for a few days at short notice??
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 August 2012, 21:15
Replies: 16
Views: 2,036
Posted By brinky
Yes, there is still about 20mm attached before...

Yes, there is still about 20mm attached before the edge of the main tube.
Is water likely to get in, or does the pressure keep it out?
Dont want to create a bigger problem...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 August 2012, 21:10
Replies: 16
Views: 2,036
Posted By brinky
ooops!!! posted twice, first attempt with the...

ooops!!! posted twice, first attempt with the iphone app.....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 August 2012, 20:52
Replies: 16
Views: 2,036
Posted By brinky
[QUOTE="brinky"]According to original paperwork...

[QUOTE="brinky"]According to original paperwork it is hypalon...
Is it to risky to use before repairing? Was taking it on holiday at the weekend ...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 August 2012, 20:51
Replies: 16
Views: 2,036
Posted By brinky
According to original paperwork it is hypalon... ...

According to original paperwork it is hypalon...
Is it to risky to use before repairing? Was taking it on holiday at the weekend 😠
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 August 2012, 16:51
Replies: 16
Views: 2,036
Posted By brinky
Yes, the other side has started to lift but is...

Yes, the other side has started to lift but is not leaking...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 August 2012, 16:24
Replies: 16
Views: 2,036
Posted By brinky
Ok done this and found the leak.... Its on a...

Ok done this and found the leak....
Its on a seam at the rear of the tube on the underside, about 10mm of the overlap has started to come away and its slowly leaking from it.
Can I glue a strip of...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 August 2012, 15:43
Replies: 16
Views: 2,036
Posted By brinky
Mmm, tried that, round valve and all seems.. No...

Mmm, tried that, round valve and all seems.. No bubbles!!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 August 2012, 15:01
Replies: 16
Views: 2,036
Posted By brinky
tube going down !!!

I have a section of tube which has started to slowly de-flate, there are no signs of damage
any where.
Whats the easiest way to find a leak, maybe its the valve letting by ???
Thanks
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 September 2011, 20:37
Replies: 23
Views: 11,514
Posted By brinky
Wow, thanks for all the advise, will keep looking...

Wow, thanks for all the advise, will keep looking so I have something for the summer...
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