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Forum: Engines & props 14 April 2018, 22:22
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Posted By arkamelis
working on boat today ( lovely weather today )...

working on boat today ( lovely weather today ) steering all rigged up again and isn't feeling to bad now, little firm but manageable im going to stick with it for now and will keep pushing new good...
Forum: Engines & props 12 April 2018, 19:00
Replies: 53
Views: 6,541
Posted By arkamelis
enoughs enough now

ok outboard is now connected to steering, its firm to turn, so its still to tight:( i disconnected the steering and pumped in more grease, dam i don't know wheres this grease is going but its not...
Forum: Engines & props 11 April 2018, 19:25
Replies: 53
Views: 6,541
Posted By arkamelis
back to boat today

just an update, been back today, but didn't carry out the heating up as i couldn't get the heat gun, so just put a little more yamalube in and set up the drag link bar. had a go on steering and it...
Forum: Engines & props 10 April 2018, 21:40
Replies: 53
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Posted By arkamelis
i already have a flexible hose grease gun,...

i already have a flexible hose grease gun, putting on a angled grease nipple wouldn't make much difference the outboard would still need to be trimmed up to access the nipple. :thumbs:
Forum: Engines & props 09 April 2018, 22:47
Replies: 53
Views: 6,541
Posted By arkamelis
i will try to lift the outboard the next time im...

i will try to lift the outboard the next time im there, hopefully tomorrow weather permitting , think the only issue will be i will need to tilt the outboard little to get to the grease nipple as its...
Forum: Engines & props 09 April 2018, 22:37
Replies: 53
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Posted By arkamelis
sorry its not called a thrust washer, just a...

sorry its not called a thrust washer, just a washer plate, you can see this from the diagram one of the other members posted. ( bracket 2 )
1999 Yamaha Outboard 130hp [130TLRX] - Parts Lookup -...
Forum: Engines & props 09 April 2018, 21:14
Replies: 53
Views: 6,541
Posted By arkamelis
good news about outboard steering

despite the horrible weather i went to check the outboard today, and its was loose as the way i left it last night, so good news it hasn't gone back to being tight, still not 100% but turns lock to...
Forum: Engines & props 09 April 2018, 21:14
Replies: 53
Views: 6,541
Posted By arkamelis
i think its metal

i think its metal
Forum: Engines & props 08 April 2018, 22:56
Replies: 53
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Posted By arkamelis
some good news

Hi
i have some good news, not perfect but loads better. i have been over to the boat today and got the heat gun out, i spent about a hour gently warming up the pivot tube. my plan was to do this...
Forum: Engines & props 07 April 2018, 21:41
Replies: 53
Views: 6,541
Posted By arkamelis
was just thinking, about what a friend suggested...

was just thinking, about what a friend suggested about drilling and fitting another grease nipple but just closer to the top, i have checked all areas and there is some ares with clearance
Forum: Engines & props 07 April 2018, 21:39
Replies: 53
Views: 6,541
Posted By arkamelis
another sad day

went to outboard today and back to square one, even with pumping loads of wd40 into grease nipple,spraying around the top bush loads like i have been doing over the last few days, i just don't think...
Forum: Engines & props 06 April 2018, 21:08
Replies: 53
Views: 6,541
Posted By arkamelis
hi guys thanks for the responses i have...

hi guys thanks for the responses

i have taken a look at the crowleymarine,site and it is my outboard 1995 yamaha
v4 130hp. looking at the pictures it does look like there a slot on the bush, i...
Forum: Engines & props 05 April 2018, 21:05
Replies: 53
Views: 6,541
Posted By arkamelis
hi guys and thanks for the help,...

hi guys
and thanks for the help, i feel that im going to end up having to try the heat approach, i have took onboard what your saying " don't cook outboard" and that gentle heat is all...
Forum: Engines & props 04 April 2018, 21:17
Replies: 53
Views: 6,541
Posted By arkamelis
back again

ok got to outboard today, and its like going back to day one:nonono: after a hour spraying wd40 at it and turning lock to lock a million times, again freed up a little, but now got a squeak from top...
Forum: Engines & props 03 April 2018, 19:58
Replies: 53
Views: 6,541
Posted By arkamelis
there again this evening

update

i have raised the outboard to max and not enough angle to allow any liquids to run down towards the top of the pivot tube. unless i carry this out on one steep hill
( is possible ) i can...
Forum: Engines & props 03 April 2018, 19:26
Replies: 53
Views: 6,541
Posted By arkamelis
sadly no when fully down grease nipple out of...

sadly no when fully down grease nipple out of sight. good idea tho:cool:
could try raising the outboard just enough to pop grease gun on and try jacking up little to take the weight off
Forum: Engines & props 02 April 2018, 22:19
Replies: 53
Views: 6,541
Posted By arkamelis
re steering

hi Xk59D
thank you, i have already seen this vid, i was planning on using Gunk degreaser, but thought i would try with the oil first, the issue im having is what i have been using so...
Forum: Engines & props 02 April 2018, 21:07
Replies: 53
Views: 6,541
Posted By arkamelis
follow up visit steering

got back to the boat today
i think all the oil has drained out, again i had to use some pressure to get it to move, but once moved it was ok, but still needed assistance. i raised the outboard again...
Forum: Engines & props 02 April 2018, 20:18
Replies: 53
Views: 6,541
Posted By arkamelis
i guess there is one plus to using grinding...

i guess there is one plus to using grinding paste, i will never need to use grease again:lol:

has any one actually ever tried this:nonono:
Forum: Engines & props 30 March 2018, 17:27
Replies: 53
Views: 6,541
Posted By arkamelis
re steering

dam what a miserable day, hasn't stopped raining here all day:(

anyway some good news, managed to get over to the outboard today and raised it and found the grease nipple, so using oil pump i...
Forum: Engines & props 30 March 2018, 09:08
Replies: 53
Views: 6,541
Posted By arkamelis
just a thought could you use Gunk the green...

just a thought could you use Gunk the green version, to basically flush it right out, then use oil, then re-grease a couple of times ?
Forum: Engines & props 29 March 2018, 19:30
Replies: 53
Views: 6,541
Posted By arkamelis
hi last tango no outboard...

hi last tango
no outboard doesn't move "flop" lock to lock, i have to apply some pressure . i have inspected the outer pivot tube and all looks good, theres old grease on the top...
Forum: Engines & props 29 March 2018, 18:58
Replies: 53
Views: 6,541
Posted By arkamelis
hi paintman the helm is in...

hi paintman
the helm is in fantastic condition, and moves very freely, before i fitted the outboard i was turning the steering wheel both ways to work out the middle point of...
Forum: Engines & props 29 March 2018, 07:09
Replies: 53
Views: 6,541
Posted By arkamelis
just watched some youtube vids on steering...

just watched some youtube vids on steering issues, im really hoping theres not an issues with the pivot seized, watched a couple of American guys striping down v4 to get to steering pivot, talk about...
Forum: Engines & props 28 March 2018, 22:27
Replies: 53
Views: 6,541
Posted By arkamelis
hi and thanks for replying , yes i believe it was...

hi and thanks for replying , yes i believe it was trimmed down, not 100% it was 100% down but outboard looked in normal down position .when i fitted the outboard it was bit firm to turn then, i...
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