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Forum: Engines & props 25 October 2015, 01:46
Replies: 1
Views: 1,129
Posted By RIB-Teccie
They do make a funny noise at full trim if you...

They do make a funny noise at full trim if you keep pressing the button. Even I'm not sure what's up with that one but the saddle should be level with the bracket when fully trimmed down. I'm...
Forum: Engines & props 17 May 2015, 13:13
Replies: 28
Views: 3,779
Posted By RIB-Teccie
A 3 cylinder 30 hp engine is just 3 10hp engines...

A 3 cylinder 30 hp engine is just 3 10hp engines one on top of the other. You find out which cylinder is causing the problem and take it from there. If it seems like all cylinders, that's when you...
Forum: Engines & props 16 May 2015, 20:25
Replies: 28
Views: 3,779
Posted By RIB-Teccie
In a bucket of water (once warmed up a bit) an...

In a bucket of water (once warmed up a bit) an engine will run fine on 1 cylinder at a time. Take the bottom two leads off and run the top only. Then it's the top and bottom lead off and the Middle...
Forum: Engines & props 16 May 2015, 19:14
Replies: 28
Views: 3,779
Posted By RIB-Teccie
OK, the golden rule Stop, look, listen and...

OK, the golden rule

Stop, look, listen and retrace your steps.

Start with the easy bit.

Different tank, fresh fuel, vent open.

Connect line, does bulb prime hard?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 May 2015, 05:04
Replies: 7
Views: 1,434
Posted By RIB-Teccie
That's a really sore point for me. I hate to see...

That's a really sore point for me. I hate to see an engine die and was looking for a 4hp Yam 1989 ish. I found one which required surgery. After doing my sums I thought it was only just worth...
Forum: Engines & props 10 May 2015, 08:08
Replies: 28
Views: 3,779
Posted By RIB-Teccie
A quick test would be to use a pipe without a...

A quick test would be to use a pipe without a bulb. Lift the tank above the engine with the vent open and gravity feed it. If it runs fine your new bulb is dodgy. Some of these aftermarket ones are...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 May 2015, 08:54
Replies: 19
Views: 2,763
Posted By RIB-Teccie
I was at Maritime Rescue International in...

I was at Maritime Rescue International in Stonehaven for 9 years. I rib up the Ouse on a nice day. I live in Leeds but may be able to assist. Let me know when you're meeting.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 May 2015, 03:08
Replies: 19
Views: 2,763
Posted By RIB-Teccie
Mark Do you need any help with that?

Mark

Do you need any help with that?
Forum: Engines & props 08 May 2015, 03:07
Replies: 4
Views: 921
Posted By RIB-Teccie
A single knock and then power loss. Outside...

A single knock and then power loss. Outside chance of a flywheel key shearing. My guess is you limped home?
Forum: Engines & props 07 May 2015, 20:19
Replies: 4
Views: 921
Posted By RIB-Teccie
Just not enough info. Check plugs for spark ...

Just not enough info.

Check plugs for spark
Are you running 1:100 oil, an overheating piston could knock
Run compression test.
Ensure fuel and filtration clean
Check fuel pump
Check gearbox...
Forum: Engines & props 07 May 2015, 19:51
Replies: 4
Views: 921
Posted By RIB-Teccie
Not enough info I'm afraid. When you say a tap,...

Not enough info I'm afraid. When you say a tap, do you mean a knock?
Forum: Engines & props 29 April 2015, 15:43
Replies: 6
Views: 7,834
Posted By RIB-Teccie
104896

104896
Forum: Engines & props 29 April 2015, 15:40
Replies: 6
Views: 7,834
Posted By RIB-Teccie
It is 50:1 which is 20ml TCW-3 2 stroke oil per...

It is 50:1 which is 20ml TCW-3 2 stroke oil per litre of fuel.

I'm assuming you engine is not autolube.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 April 2015, 05:03
Replies: 19
Views: 3,537
Posted By RIB-Teccie
If it's a warm sunny day, would the water not be...

If it's a warm sunny day, would the water not be reasonably calm and therefore no need for a drysuit unless your racing a zapcat? A waterproof boat suit is usually summer fare. I only say this...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 April 2015, 19:50
Replies: 27
Views: 9,871
Posted By RIB-Teccie
Far too calm and lovely. But I'm still jealous!

Far too calm and lovely. But I'm still jealous!
Forum: Engines & props 23 April 2015, 08:53
Replies: 12
Views: 1,964
Posted By RIB-Teccie
A 40hp at full throttle as a rule of thumb will...

A 40hp at full throttle as a rule of thumb will burn 4 Gallons or 18 Litres per hour, so your almost there. Fiddling with the air mixture screws won't affect fuel consumption much, so I would be...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 April 2015, 09:06
Replies: 15
Views: 3,708
Posted By RIB-Teccie
Wouldn't the aluminium casting on the brackets...

Wouldn't the aluminium casting on the brackets fail long before the bolts?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 April 2015, 21:04
Replies: 15
Views: 3,708
Posted By RIB-Teccie
You might have to go to A5 Aircraft type....

You might have to go to A5 Aircraft type. Costafortune
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 April 2015, 18:31
Replies: 2
Views: 1,023
Posted By RIB-Teccie
It was a newer version circa 1992. It will have...

It was a newer version circa 1992. It will have no effect on performance. It was used on the offshore oil model which had a habit of lifting nose down when recovered and draining out of the two...
Forum: Engines & props 09 April 2015, 20:20
Replies: 13
Views: 3,838
Posted By RIB-Teccie
Probably needs a blast to clear out the cobwebs.

Probably needs a blast to clear out the cobwebs.
Forum: Engines & props 08 April 2015, 07:17
Replies: 13
Views: 3,838
Posted By RIB-Teccie
One trick you can try on the muffs is to warm the...

One trick you can try on the muffs is to warm the engine up and stop it. Then pull off the bottom ht lead and run and then the top one and run. That way you will find out if it off a pot. You will...
Forum: Engines & props 07 April 2015, 16:30
Replies: 13
Views: 3,838
Posted By RIB-Teccie
If the diaphragm gets holed fuel will get sucked...

If the diaphragm gets holed fuel will get sucked straight into the bottom cylinder at idle (hot or cold) causing rough idling. It will be ok at full throttle until it bursts and there would be...
Forum: Engines & props 07 April 2015, 06:41
Replies: 13
Views: 3,838
Posted By RIB-Teccie
You've not said if it's the yam mariner or the...

You've not said if it's the yam mariner or the Merc one.

As the fault came on suddenly a burst fuel pump diapragm can also give those symptoms.
Forum: Engines & props 06 April 2015, 17:40
Replies: 13
Views: 3,838
Posted By RIB-Teccie
After doing the usual checks, I suspect some dirt...

After doing the usual checks, I suspect some dirt in the slow running jet.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 March 2015, 02:03
Replies: 31
Views: 4,374
Posted By RIB-Teccie
Usually launch at Bishopthorpe. The slipway is...

Usually launch at Bishopthorpe. The slipway is very steep though so I have to get the chap to launch it as it would kill a clutch. The Bow eye coming out would be a disaster if it ever happened!!
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