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Forum: Engines & props 11 March 2021, 13:33
Replies: 29
Views: 2,422
Posted By Livid
Been very busy, final parts arrived so I've been...

Been very busy, final parts arrived so I've been reassembling the carbs, oil pump and getting the engine on the block.
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Carbs got rebuilt from the ground up with new seals, floats, needle...
Forum: Engines & props 02 March 2021, 16:04
Replies: 29
Views: 2,422
Posted By Livid
Another month and I've been hard at work....

Another month and I've been hard at work. Finishing touches now but I need to be careful to not overlook anything.
The block is back together now and I've been mounting ancillaries. Flywheel...
Forum: Engines & props 31 January 2021, 14:57
Replies: 29
Views: 2,422
Posted By Livid
Been another few weeks and a lot more work. This...

Been another few weeks and a lot more work. This is starting to get very close to being finished.
Got the leg on the bracket. Serviced the impeller whilst I was at it, no better time to do it. Only...
Forum: Engines & props 08 January 2021, 14:07
Replies: 29
Views: 2,422
Posted By Livid
Been a busy bee the past few weeks. Got my Yamaha...

Been a busy bee the past few weeks. Got my Yamaha exhaust tuner cut and welded to a similar style of the hydrotec marine one. Difference is the hydrotec is about £500 to get in the UK and I spent...
Forum: Engines & props 27 December 2020, 20:29
Replies: 29
Views: 2,422
Posted By Livid
It's worked out as being about £2.5k ish, so you...

It's worked out as being about £2.5k ish, so you could get a decent used one for the same money. I'm doing it mainly for the challenge and because it's interesting.
There was nothing strictly wrong...
Forum: Engines & props 26 December 2020, 17:58
Replies: 29
Views: 2,422
Posted By Livid
Been a while but I haven't forgotten about this...

Been a while but I haven't forgotten about this millstone around my neck consuming an ever increasing amount of my money, whilst I was at uni I organized getting the engine painted and it looks...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 November 2020, 18:06
Replies: 6
Views: 1,969
Posted By Livid
My uncle did glass knees on his only to the floor

My uncle did glass knees on his only to the floor
Forum: Engines & props 23 November 2020, 14:09
Replies: 37
Views: 7,359
Posted By Livid
You can pry my 2 stroke from my cold dead hands,...

You can pry my 2 stroke from my cold dead hands, cruise ships throw out far more pollution however for a lot of pleasure applications 4 strokes are really nice. Yeah the computers suck ass and go...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 November 2020, 12:49
Replies: 6
Views: 1,969
Posted By Livid
I'm getting the whole deck and transom done on...

I'm getting the whole deck and transom done on mine, if you're going for a heavier engine then definitely strengthen the knees, also if you're doing more then 40hp its a good idea
Forum: Other stuff 18 November 2020, 19:42
Replies: 83
Views: 7,763
Posted By Livid
use the right material and tune it right and you...

use the right material and tune it right and you can make some surprisingly strong bits, i used an engineering nylon and ended with a part that survived my design teacher running it over
Forum: Engines & props 18 November 2020, 11:37
Replies: 40
Views: 67,540
Posted By Livid
I'm doing very similar things to my 40, flywheel...

I'm doing very similar things to my 40, flywheel lightening isn't recommended as it can screw with the idle, you can chop up the exhaust and run a high comp headand you'll get brilliant acceleration....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 November 2020, 11:34
Replies: 14
Views: 5,233
Posted By Livid
My family have had a dell quay for about 30...

My family have had a dell quay for about 30 years, survived a lot of dumb stuff, including my dad sinking it once. They're basically indestructible, absolutely brilliant for beaching. fantastic ski...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 November 2020, 11:29
Replies: 5
Views: 936
Posted By Livid
I have the slot lock and a bolt lock from...

I have the slot lock and a bolt lock from outboard motor lock and they're fab, need a bit of lube every now and then but they're a lovely chunk of stainless and not going anywhere in a hurry
Forum: Other stuff 18 November 2020, 11:24
Replies: 83
Views: 7,763
Posted By Livid
Cura is fantastic, if you're willing to fork out...

Cura is fantastic, if you're willing to fork out the money i use simplify3d but it's not really worth the money
Forum: Other stuff 23 October 2020, 10:13
Replies: 83
Views: 7,763
Posted By Livid
I've printed all sorts of odds and ends, did some...

I've printed all sorts of odds and ends, did some velocity stacks for my engine recently
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 October 2020, 10:12
Replies: 7
Views: 900
Posted By Livid
Boat keys are truly pitiful in terms of actual...

Boat keys are truly pitiful in terms of actual security, I've started a boat with anything from a mini hacksaw blade that was in the toolbox to the mini Swiss army knife I keep on me, just wiggle and...
Forum: Engines & props 28 September 2020, 17:02
Replies: 29
Views: 2,422
Posted By Livid
Been another week of mainly small jobs but some...

Been another week of mainly small jobs but some big progress has been made too. Prepped the block for paint, wire brushed off a lot of loose paint, lots of cleaning then a few coats of paint. ...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 September 2020, 10:45
Replies: 11
Views: 1,316
Posted By Livid
My little brothers and I have helmed boats since...

My little brothers and I have helmed boats since we were about 11. A 10hp sib, 40hp dory and a 40hp sr4. As someone said anyone can driver a boat (well except my mum) it's when the manure hits the...
Forum: Engines & props 19 September 2020, 15:57
Replies: 10
Views: 3,096
Posted By Livid
stat should try to keep the engine a 50c ish, it...

stat should try to keep the engine a 50c ish, it doesn't sound normal, telltale is never too hot to touch. check if the alarm goes again
Forum: Engines & props 16 September 2020, 09:19
Replies: 29
Views: 2,422
Posted By Livid
Thanks again for all your help mate, this engine...

Thanks again for all your help mate, this engine would be doomed without all your advice :):)
Forum: Engines & props 16 September 2020, 08:59
Replies: 29
Views: 2,422
Posted By Livid
My skill with a rattle can is absolutely dismal,...

My skill with a rattle can is absolutely dismal, I'd end up making the floor look better than the engine :lol:
Forum: Engines & props 15 September 2020, 11:37
Replies: 29
Views: 2,422
Posted By Livid
Been all little jobs this week, waiting for a lot...

Been all little jobs this week, waiting for a lot of bigger things to happen so I've done what I can
The electrical unit looked a bit tatty after 20 years, the steel brackets for the relays and...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 15 September 2020, 10:44
Replies: 28
Views: 2,941
Posted By Livid
Pandora is a fabulous place for dinner but you...

Pandora is a fabulous place for dinner but you have to keep an eye on the tides as it turns to mud an hour or two before low tide and you're not getting out without waiting or a hovercraft. you can...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 15 September 2020, 10:42
Replies: 28
Views: 2,941
Posted By Livid
My gran used to live in St mawes so I blow it up...

My gran used to live in St mawes so I blow it up at the house then run it down the hill on the trailer wheels which is bloody terrifying as the hill is unbelievably steep. Percuil and pascos are also...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 September 2020, 18:01
Replies: 11
Views: 2,242
Posted By Livid
I'm keeping mine deluxe, I don't need any...

I'm keeping mine deluxe, I don't need any practicality and love the dynamics with all the weight up front and the windscreen keeping all the spray off. My Yamaha 40 is boring me so I'm boosting it a...
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