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Forum: Engines & props 02 December 2019, 13:18
Replies: 13
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Posted By xr770a
60 Merc ...

On close inspection when the throttle is opened I notice the section going up to the advance / retard mechanism under the flywheel was not opening fully ( about 10 mm short of its stop)...
Forum: Engines & props 21 November 2019, 10:40
Replies: 13
Views: 1,096
Posted By xr770a
Still a mystery, looking at advance retard...

Still a mystery, looking at advance retard mechanism...
Forum: Engines & props 13 November 2019, 07:22
Replies: 13
Views: 1,096
Posted By xr770a
Merc 60

Hi all,

Thanks for all the help so far, I think Phantom 19 may have the answer, I spoke to a boat mechanic he said coils...nah ?. I have owned a 3 cylinder 2 stroke Kawasaki motorbike for years...
Forum: Engines & props 12 November 2019, 07:07
Replies: 13
Views: 1,096
Posted By xr770a
Merc 60

Hi All

Weight or the prop is not an issue, as it was perfect 2 weeks before this and always has been, this is a new problem, a 60 on a 4m rib should get it up quick, I have towed 2 biscuits before...
Forum: Engines & props 11 November 2019, 14:46
Replies: 13
Views: 1,096
Posted By xr770a
Mercury 60 2 stroke

Hi all,

My Mercury 60 stroke (3 cyl circa 1994) starts fine, but when I give WOT it does not rev up (only 2k), I shift my weight about the boat starts to come on the the plane (revs start to rise...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 14 September 2016, 10:15
Replies: 7
Views: 1,064
Posted By xr770a
Dolly

What sort of dolly did you make and how do you fit it, I have just got a 3.4 flatty with a 15hp johnson and dragging is quite hard work (prefer towing my rib, a lot easier)

Mark:)
Forum: Electrics and electronics 07 August 2014, 21:25
Replies: 15
Views: 2,602
Posted By xr770a
Excellent cheers !

Excellent cheers !
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 August 2014, 21:22
Replies: 17
Views: 2,271
Posted By xr770a
Any tide or weather issues ?

Any tide or weather issues ?
Forum: RIB gallery 07 August 2014, 21:16
Replies: 9
Views: 1,997
Posted By xr770a
Well run in now !....what a week that was ! A...

Well run in now !....what a week that was !
A very very very very rough sea is still an under estimate of the conditions !
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 August 2014, 21:09
Replies: 25
Views: 7,267
Posted By xr770a
Several years on...I got rather annoyed and took...

Several years on...I got rather annoyed and took all the brakes off....a lot better as they were not needed now on my 3rd set of bearings, I have made and installed fresh water flushing for the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 May 2013, 12:15
Replies: 36
Views: 19,433
Posted By xr770a
Isle of Man

Lets hope for calm weather and smooth seas.....!:rofl:
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 18 March 2008, 12:48
Replies: 2
Views: 1,474
Posted By xr770a
Portpatrick Rib Raid 2008

Hi all,

When is the 2008 raid setting off ? :cool:
Forum: RIB gallery 17 September 2007, 09:00
Replies: 4
Views: 2,056
Posted By xr770a
Hi, I am a supporter of Avro Vulcan B2 XH558,...

Hi, I am a supporter of Avro Vulcan B2 XH558, shes based at Bruntingthorpe Leicestershire, following lots of cash injections and a grant from the heritage lottery fund she will soon be flying again...
Forum: RIB gallery 06 September 2007, 18:31
Replies: 4
Views: 2,056
Posted By xr770a
Go to this site and create your own account and...

Go to this site and create your own account and view...........cheers Mark:cool:

https://www1.snapfish.com/groups/ribraid2007/cobrandOid=1000
Forum: RIB gallery 03 September 2007, 08:43
Replies: 4
Views: 2,056
Posted By xr770a
rib raid piccie

see photo
Forum: RIB gallery 02 September 2007, 12:43
Replies: 4
Views: 2,056
Posted By xr770a
Rib Raid 2007

Hi all, if you want to see all 117 then post a message to me and will invite you via snapfish where they are stored. Mark
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 June 2007, 19:38
Replies: 6
Views: 1,724
Posted By xr770a
cheers guys, will give it a shot !

cheers guys, will give it a shot !
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 June 2007, 19:10
Replies: 6
Views: 1,724
Posted By xr770a
Where did you get it from ? What is TFR ?

Where did you get it from ?

What is TFR ?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 June 2007, 18:53
Replies: 6
Views: 1,724
Posted By xr770a
cleaning RIB tubes

My RIB has white tubes, what is the best thing for cleaning them ??
Forum: Engines & props 18 December 2006, 19:20
Replies: 4
Views: 1,709
Posted By xr770a
Stu, always found Mercs of that era very...

Stu,
always found Mercs of that era very reliable, make sure engine under the hood id free of corrosion and you will have no worries, Narwhals are great ribs too, my pal swears by his, you should...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 20 June 2006, 06:29
Replies: 9
Views: 2,030
Posted By xr770a
Hi, yes there are at least 3 of us and a jetski...

Hi, yes there are at least 3 of us and a jetski wishing to come over from Port logan Scotland on the saturday, to come with the crowd back to Portpatrick on the sunday. I emailed the contact on the...
Forum: Other stuff 23 May 2006, 06:29
Replies: 69
Views: 8,364
Posted By xr770a
towing

It just goes to show it the driver who is the problem !!!
Forum: Other stuff 22 May 2006, 07:34
Replies: 69
Views: 8,364
Posted By xr770a
towing

I have no problems wit hmy Td5 towing, be it my boat or my van, just as long as you know how to load everything correctly, with the correct noseweight, driving at the right speed, must of done...
Forum: Other stuff 21 May 2006, 20:33
Replies: 69
Views: 8,364
Posted By xr770a
egr

Hi Alice, I did mine step by step and you are right, performance just got better.
Forum: Other stuff 21 May 2006, 20:14
Replies: 69
Views: 8,364
Posted By xr770a
Land rover TD5 tuning

Hi Hugh, Yes, it went straight thro' the MOT, only 1 month ago, emissions were a little higher, but still under one, performance is miles better, according to van Aaken it should be putting out...
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