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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 May 2017, 13:40
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Posted By BigE
Indeed, I've learnt a lot today already.

Indeed, I've learnt a lot today already.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 May 2017, 12:39
Replies: 18
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Posted By BigE
Went to fiddle with the boat this morning,...

Went to fiddle with the boat this morning, cleaned out the 'tell tail' first with strimmer wire and hay presto it's all working as it should.

I did a few other little jobs such as drilling a hole...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 May 2017, 19:36
Replies: 18
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Posted By BigE
I'm sure there is a hose to the tell tail but...

I'm sure there is a hose to the tell tail but can't remember where the other end goes. If all goes well tomorrow I may be able to take a look in the morning.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 May 2017, 19:35
Replies: 18
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Posted By BigE
I'm sure I read somewhere that putting it into...

I'm sure I read somewhere that putting it into reverse is supposed to make it easier, no idea if that is true.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 May 2017, 17:23
Replies: 18
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Posted By BigE
Can't hurt. Out of interest, how far would I...

Can't hurt.
Out of interest, how far would I expect the wire to go? I mean, if it's like a car the water will run up the shaft around the engine block and then out the tell tail. Should I be able to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 May 2017, 15:08
Replies: 18
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Posted By BigE
Thanks chaps, to confirm: 1. It does allow some...

Thanks chaps, to confirm:
1. It does allow some water to come out at idle, just a trickle.
2. When you increase the revs, a faster flow comes out.
3. It does have a engine flush points.
4. When...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 May 2017, 12:09
Replies: 18
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Posted By BigE
Thank you Fenlander. Very helpful indeed. ...

Thank you Fenlander.
Very helpful indeed.

First off I'm going to have to sort out the water issue by taking a look at the impeller and see if there is a blockage somewhere.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 May 2017, 11:17
Replies: 18
Views: 2,523
Posted By BigE
The grills look clear when I raised the engine,...

The grills look clear when I raised the engine, maybe I just have to take it apart, or take it to the boat yard as I've got to fix my car this week thanks to the suspension collapsing this morning.
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 May 2017, 09:49
Replies: 18
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Posted By BigE
Sucked up mud!

First post here so sorry to be starting off asking for help!

I'm Ed, I bought a Bombard Explorer 5.5m with a 50HP Honda, 4 stroke about 6 weeks ago to use as a general safety boat while the kids...
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