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Forum: Trailers & towing 02 August 2015, 11:40
Replies: 1
Views: 2,661
Posted By MrHeadsocket
Snipe Trailer - Correct Bearings

I have a snipe unbraked breakback trailer that needs new bearings. I have researched the bearings needed as it's an older trailer (the code on their website for it is A17/500). I took a quick look at...
Forum: Engines & props 17 May 2015, 08:26
Replies: 28
Views: 3,781
Posted By MrHeadsocket
I suppose it would be worth mentioning that when...

I suppose it would be worth mentioning that when I did run it yesterday it was fine when I revved it, but just not when left at a constant RPM.. how would I test for a bad fuel pump as well? Before...
Forum: Engines & props 16 May 2015, 20:29
Replies: 28
Views: 3,781
Posted By MrHeadsocket
It was drained as best as possible once it was...

It was drained as best as possible once it was fogged, though some probably was left in the system..

It may well be a blockage as the fuel filter wasn't 100% clean, but only had small particles...
Forum: Engines & props 16 May 2015, 19:52
Replies: 28
Views: 3,781
Posted By MrHeadsocket
Brilliant guide and troubleshooting steps! Thank...

Brilliant guide and troubleshooting steps! Thank you! I have tried the first piece of advice, different tank, line and fuel hence the new fuel line

I will continue with your troubleshooting steps...
Forum: Engines & props 16 May 2015, 14:06
Replies: 28
Views: 3,781
Posted By MrHeadsocket
Ran her up again today, or at least tried to! The...

Ran her up again today, or at least tried to! The new fuel line hasn't changed anything. Cleaned out the fuel filter as well. So I took the airbox off the carbs and found a pool of oily fuel, about...
Forum: Engines & props 13 May 2015, 18:47
Replies: 28
Views: 3,781
Posted By MrHeadsocket
All sorted! Faulty fuel line, received a...

All sorted! Faulty fuel line, received a replacement today (of better quality as well) from pacermarine which is brilliant! Will be checking the fuel filter and emptying any debris from that and...
Forum: Engines & props 10 May 2015, 09:25
Replies: 28
Views: 3,781
Posted By MrHeadsocket
I do have a quicksilver tank that I could dig...

I do have a quicksilver tank that I could dig out, however it's fuel of premix fuel so would have to swap that, again! I shall try and get the current set up working before I go about changing fuel...
Forum: Engines & props 10 May 2015, 08:22
Replies: 28
Views: 3,781
Posted By MrHeadsocket
The tank is also pretty much brand new, has only...

The tank is also pretty much brand new, has only been used once on a trip and sadly I don't have the money to get a new tank, so will have to stick with this one. I do however have a sceptre bulb and...
Forum: Engines & props 09 May 2015, 20:29
Replies: 28
Views: 3,781
Posted By MrHeadsocket
May be able to, I will give it a go and see what...

May be able to, I will give it a go and see what happens
Forum: Engines & props 09 May 2015, 19:15
Replies: 28
Views: 3,781
Posted By MrHeadsocket
The fuel line to the engine is and is the correct...

The fuel line to the engine is and is the correct way round, arrow on the bulb going to the engine
Forum: Engines & props 09 May 2015, 19:05
Replies: 28
Views: 3,781
Posted By MrHeadsocket
The entire fuel line is brand new, and I tried to...

The entire fuel line is brand new, and I tried to unscrew it but it wouldn't budge :/

The tent vent was fully open and I even took the filler cap off as well but it made no difference, could it...
Forum: Engines & props 09 May 2015, 14:36
Replies: 28
Views: 3,781
Posted By MrHeadsocket
Yam 30 Fuel Problems

I bought a new fuel line for my Yamaha 30 as the old one was perished and we had some problems when we went out for the first time. I fitted it on Tuesday and it primed well and the bulb went solid,...
Forum: Trailers & towing 13 April 2015, 19:14
Replies: 11
Views: 2,773
Posted By MrHeadsocket
I have bright green bunks on my trailer,...

I have bright green bunks on my trailer, certainly helps to guide the boat from a distance onto the trailer!

I used a 4x3m roll of green cord carpet, £24 and held up well on my first trip out...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 March 2015, 20:23
Replies: 15
Views: 5,153
Posted By MrHeadsocket
I'm thinking of bean bags for my SIB, the tubes...

I'm thinking of bean bags for my SIB, the tubes are not comfy! And neither is sitting on spare bouyancy aids... just wondering, I noticed you have a wheel and controls for your engine, where did you...
Forum: Trailers & towing 07 March 2015, 21:00
Replies: 14
Views: 3,112
Posted By MrHeadsocket
I will be doing the keel support next weekend, I...

I will be doing the keel support next weekend, I will have a think about the bunk support and may well add it in. As for the mudguards I will get a pair and fit them. Thank you for the suggestions!
Forum: Trailers & towing 07 March 2015, 18:14
Replies: 14
Views: 3,112
Posted By MrHeadsocket
From running out of staples to shearing U-bolts,...

From running out of staples to shearing U-bolts, it's not 95% complete! All that remains is to finish stapling the carpet to the bunk end on the left side (ran out of staples!) And properly attach...
Forum: Trailers & towing 05 March 2015, 19:39
Replies: 14
Views: 3,112
Posted By MrHeadsocket
Last October when I got new hubs for the trailer...

Last October when I got new hubs for the trailer I used non-waterproof grease as I didn't think we'd be using a slip, after 4 dunks total the grease absorbed the water, new set of bearings all round,...
Forum: Trailers & towing 05 March 2015, 05:45
Replies: 14
Views: 3,112
Posted By MrHeadsocket
There is practically no suspension on this...

There is practically no suspension on this trailer sadly (I believe it was built prior to 1980!) So perhaps after hitting the road a few times to test everything I may change the suspension units to...
Forum: Trailers & towing 01 March 2015, 19:45
Replies: 14
Views: 3,112
Posted By MrHeadsocket
The 2 steel uprights had holes drilled into them,...

The 2 steel uprights had holes drilled into them, then the trailer was flipped and rested on the bunks for final adjustments before holes were drilled into the wood. The coach bolts were then...
Forum: Trailers & towing 01 March 2015, 15:26
Replies: 14
Views: 3,112
Posted By MrHeadsocket
All painted now and managed to dress and fit 1...

All painted now and managed to dress and fit 1 bunk! Progress will continue next weekend where it will be finished, and final adjustments made!
Forum: Trailers & towing 23 February 2015, 13:46
Replies: 23
Views: 6,758
Posted By MrHeadsocket
If you can take a look at my most recent thread...

If you can take a look at my most recent thread about my progress, as I'll be updating what I'm doing with mine! :)
Forum: Trailers & towing 21 February 2015, 16:31
Replies: 14
Views: 3,112
Posted By MrHeadsocket
Here are some close-ups

Here are some close-ups
Forum: Trailers & towing 21 February 2015, 15:23
Replies: 14
Views: 3,112
Posted By MrHeadsocket
SIB Trailer Progress!

Having been slowed down by the weather and work I have made some progress with my SIB trailer! Not much but it's on its way to becoming a half decent trailer!

Before: When I started (about 3 1/2...
Forum: Trailers & towing 01 February 2015, 20:51
Replies: 23
Views: 6,758
Posted By MrHeadsocket
Progress hasn't continued on the trailer yet!...

Progress hasn't continued on the trailer yet! Weather and all that! This weekend I will be sanding, prepping and painting! It'll be followed in subsequent weeks by adding bunks, adding lights and all...
Forum: Engines & props 25 January 2015, 17:34
Replies: 23
Views: 4,868
Posted By MrHeadsocket
Not wishing to side track the thread, but my...

Not wishing to side track the thread, but my engine (1991 Yam 30HP 3-cyl) has the same problem, it stood for 20 years (answer to why the seals are blown!) And our engineer also picked this up when we...
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