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Forum: Engines & props 22 May 2015, 20:10
Replies: 27
Views: 29,588
Posted By Commando C2
Clocked it at about 44 mph running at about...

Clocked it at about 44 mph running at about 5500rpm
Plugs a little bit oily but knew that the premix in tank was a bit rich as ran out of space in tank when filling so could have put 4 more litres...
Forum: Engines & props 22 May 2015, 20:07
Replies: 27
Views: 29,588
Posted By Commando C2
Took the boat out this week on the river. It...

Took the boat out this week on the river.
It ran well, accelerated ok from idle and trolling, by that I mean it didn't cut out or bog.
It still feels a bit chuggy when pulling away compared to my...
Forum: Engines & props 18 May 2015, 21:37
Replies: 2
Views: 7,805
Posted By Commando C2
Hi Hugh, can you send me the link to your thread...

Hi Hugh, can you send me the link to your thread of converting the 9.9 to 15.

Looking at doing this to a motor I may get hold of.

Regards
Forum: Engines & props 12 May 2015, 21:38
Replies: 27
Views: 29,588
Posted By Commando C2
Where on the carbs would I connect vacuum gauge...

Where on the carbs would I connect vacuum gauge pipes? I have a carb balancer for a motor bike which shows vacuum so wondering if I can use it to tune carbs.....
Forum: Engines & props 06 May 2015, 09:55
Replies: 27
Views: 29,588
Posted By Commando C2
Have set pilot screws to 2.5 turns out. Wot...

Have set pilot screws to 2.5 turns out.

Wot timing is spot on 20 btdc
Idle timing was about 5 degrees btdc and offer to be 3 atdc so adjusted the stop.
Carbs all open at wot.

Just need to...
Forum: Engines & props 28 April 2015, 21:59
Replies: 27
Views: 29,588
Posted By Commando C2
Enjoyed looks through your thread..thanks

Enjoyed looks through your thread..thanks
Forum: Engines & props 27 April 2015, 15:52
Replies: 27
Views: 29,588
Posted By Commando C2
Thanks Rolfhat, will try to the plug cap removal...

Thanks Rolfhat, will try to the plug cap removal next time I get to tinker.

I keep the fuel at the front to make more room for passengers at back and so front is weighed down a bit as some times...
Forum: Engines & props 26 April 2015, 21:06
Replies: 27
Views: 29,588
Posted By Commando C2
Its a 15p prop semi cleavr type for Zapcats. I...

Its a 15p prop semi cleavr type for Zapcats.
I thought 40 was pretty good. I was against a tidal flow of about 6 knots at least and had about 35 kgs fuel in front of boat and a 10ft surfboard...
Forum: Engines & props 26 April 2015, 19:16
Replies: 27
Views: 29,588
Posted By Commando C2
The pilot screws on each carb were only 1 and 3/4...

The pilot screws on each carb were only 1 and 3/4
Turns out. Would this make a big difference to the idle speed pull away?

Also last time a took carbs apart there was a small rubber bung over...
Forum: Engines & props 26 April 2015, 15:48
Replies: 27
Views: 29,588
Posted By Commando C2
Will check fuel pump and primer bulb. I did have...

Will check fuel pump and primer bulb. I did have a look at fuel filter while on river and filter was full all the time so to my knowledge this shows the pump is ok as fuel pulled through constantly....
Forum: Engines & props 26 April 2015, 15:43
Replies: 27
Views: 29,588
Posted By Commando C2
Good info thanks. Will see how the carbs look. ...

Good info thanks. Will see how the carbs look.
I have some spare coils from my other engine that is running sweet so might swap them out. Going to add additional earth strap between coils too.
...
Forum: Engines & props 26 April 2015, 08:50
Replies: 27
Views: 29,588
Posted By Commando C2
I drained and cleaned the tanks a few days before...

I drained and cleaned the tanks a few days before using.the carbs got cleaned 6 months ago and not started or filled so carbs dry.
That's why I was expecting it to work.

Just want to check...
Forum: Engines & props 26 April 2015, 08:47
Replies: 27
Views: 29,588
Posted By Commando C2
manuals

Thanks Spartacus, I will look out for those manuals. I have heard some of them aren't accurate so don't want to end up making engine worse.
It is an ex rnli engine but has been owned by someone...
Forum: Engines & props 25 April 2015, 21:35
Replies: 27
Views: 29,588
Posted By Commando C2
tohatsu 50hp timing and carb setup

Hello boaters.

I have a tohatsu 2 stroke 50hp 3 cylinder, on a zapcat.
Its actually mariner badged with gas tilt but identical engine under hood to my second engine which is the tohatsu badged...
Forum: Engines & props 08 September 2011, 18:05
Replies: 8
Views: 4,572
Posted By Commando C2
year old

oh yes i just noticed it was 2010, i saw the 7th september and thought it recent!
Forum: Engines & props 08 September 2011, 12:26
Replies: 8
Views: 4,572
Posted By Commando C2
weight

hi
i have the same setup, but a mariner badged 40hp 1985 2 stroke twin.
I have similar problems but can get mine to plane by feeding the power in gently.
are you running the boat with 2 people in...
Forum: Engines & props 12 May 2011, 18:42
Replies: 2
Views: 1,597
Posted By Commando C2
many thanks aquatec, just wondering how you...

many thanks aquatec,
just wondering how you know that?

so the no starting 890 on the engine block doesnt relate to anything? it just looks like a serial no.

thanks anyway.
Forum: Engines & props 12 May 2011, 11:39
Replies: 2
Views: 1,597
Posted By Commando C2
Mariner 40hp age

Hi
I have a suspected 1990's mariner 40hp single carb, black outboard leg and silver hood with some red flashing around the mariner decals which are a font with rounded corners of the letters.
...
Forum: Engines & props 11 May 2011, 19:06
Replies: 2
Views: 1,337
Posted By Commando C2
thanks erin the thread ends dont quite look...

thanks erin

the thread ends dont quite look like a normal bolt where the first thread starts.
anyway i can file the thread so it comes undone?
Forum: Engines & props 11 May 2011, 17:08
Replies: 2
Views: 1,337
Posted By Commando C2
transom clamps removal ??

i am trying to remove the transom clamps from my 40hp mariner 1998 model.
i have undone the cups that spread out the pressure from tightening onto the transom and thought i could just unscrew the...
Forum: Engines & props 10 May 2011, 20:25
Replies: 11
Views: 8,922
Posted By Commando C2
pics

hi

i have this same motor and can take some pics of the transom if you still need help as my engine is not on a boat so can get photos of all the angles required.

If the bar that the hook goes...
Forum: Engines & props 09 May 2011, 19:58
Replies: 4
Views: 2,054
Posted By Commando C2
thanks for the info. i am favouring the 1985...

thanks for the info.
i am favouring the 1985 engine as its 65kg and the newer one is 75kg, which is just too much to move around.

Also the newer one as a much larger transom bracket and wont fit...
Forum: Engines & props 08 May 2011, 20:41
Replies: 4
Views: 2,054
Posted By Commando C2
later model

thanks for the advice i did wonder on the availability of parts on the older outboard but have found a dealer that can get all the parts esp as its a yamaha.
i was going to keep the one thats more...
Forum: Engines & props 08 May 2011, 16:25
Replies: 4
Views: 2,054
Posted By Commando C2
40hp Mariners 1985 twin carb Vs 1998 single

i have just picked up these motors, tiller steer short shaft both ex rnli. (lifeboats)

Just wondering which outboard will be best to keep, the old one is a yamaha based motor and been well looked...
Forum: Engines & props 08 May 2011, 16:21
Replies: 32
Views: 5,427
Posted By Commando C2
compression tester

screwfix do a tester for £16.99 and it has 12mm, 14mm, (the one for most outboard plugs) 16, and 18mm

just got one today but not used it yet.
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