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| ken cattell |
Posted - 14 Aug 2012 : 00:54:33
So chuffed I wanted to share this. I went to the farm this evening and carried out the first engine run on the boat after a 17 month refit. Finally it looks like I may have rebuilt a boat instead of an odd shaped expensive tupperware box. The engine started 3rd pull after being stood for 15 months following my purchase of it from Knighty. Runs quiet, engages gears smoothly, cooling water pumping is good restating warm engine effortless. Another 3 weeks of outside cleaning, polishing badge refitting and odds and ends should see it on the water.
Knighty I owe you a pint, many thans for selling me a good 'un. |
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| tigtog |
Posted - 15 Aug 2012 : 21:44:07
Thank you clive , i will get the details over the weekend, if i can get down to the boat, cheers |
| cliveshep |
Posted - 15 Aug 2012 : 20:56:32
Tell me the serial number and I'll find the year for you
Also give me the model and I might have gearbox data
The cost of boating is insignificant compared to costs of a young wife and two teenage kids! |
| tigtog |
Posted - 15 Aug 2012 : 16:09:34
Thank you Ken and Clive, i may have got the date wrong on the outboard heres a pic of a 25 hp one mines the same but a 20 hp thanks again............. |
| cliveshep |
Posted - 15 Aug 2012 : 13:02:38
Sounds like the clutch is slipping and the gear is not therefore locking in.
These are a dream to strip assuming I've understood you correctly?
Merc 20 about 1990 makes it a "blue-band"? You can remove the gear cluster and prop-shaft at the prop end by removing prop and retainer plate behind, reversing the spacer behind and use the prop to grab the cluster retainer nut and simply unscrew to remove the lot.
A lot easier than most other motors.
Natch remove lower unit off the leg first huh? Better held in a vice too.
I've got manuals on pdf and can burn you a disc, it's just under a gig. Cannot do it for a week or so as I'm off to Thailand with daughter to bring wife back but if you message me your address I'll see what I can do when I return.
The cost of boating is insignificant compared to costs of a young wife and two teenage kids! |
| ken cattell |
Posted - 15 Aug 2012 : 00:32:55
As a first response either with the engine in a bucket, muffs on or moored up disconnect the cable/gear linkage at the engine end. run engine at tick over and manually move the engagement lever to reverse. Does it engage smoothly and when stay quiet when revs applied? Yes = cable adjustment/control lever. No = oh "Oh my word" its an engine problem!
Another check would be to have the engine switched off. Disconnect the cable at the enging lever. Engage reverse with the lever on the engine then go put the control lever in the cockpit in the reverse position. (this is easier to do than describe!)Look at the alignment of the cable end to the engine lever. Adjust as necessary to realign.
Well thats what I would do if it makes sense! Good luck. |
| tigtog |
Posted - 14 Aug 2012 : 22:34:29
nice one enjoy the rest of the summer, any ideas on my outboard problem, mercury 20 yearish 1990 goes into reverse just, loud rattling sound when in fully reverse,moves very slowly, im not sure wetehr its the adjustment on the cables or the gearbox is knackered , any advice much appreciated |
| ken cattell |
Posted - 14 Aug 2012 : 17:38:57
Great minds.....New oil purchased this morning!
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| Knighty |
Posted - 14 Aug 2012 : 10:32:33
Glad it's running ok Ken, was a good outboard when i had it, only really changed it as wanted electric start.
Might be worth an oil change if it's been stood since you bought it.
All the best for your first outing which sounds like it's very soon  |
| IanM |
Posted - 14 Aug 2012 : 06:45:36
Nice one Ken.
And the really good news is that Summer has finally arrived, at least for a given value of "Summer"... |
