what do i do next

bigmike35 · 01 March 2006, 22:39

getting some powertune to see if that will work if not then the power head will have to come off just want to know although i have a manual how hard is it to remove as im not very machanicaly minded

boatster_sr4 · 02 March 2006, 07:13

It all depends on how corroded the bolts are. Going into an old saltwater outboard can be very trying. I went into a Merc 20 hp with the driveshaft stuck in the powerhead. Have you tried taking the lower unit off yet? Head bolts and exhaust side bolts would most likely be very stubborn. It really depends on the history of the motor. Working on outboards takes alot of patience and pentrating oil

jwalker · 02 March 2006, 10:30

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Originally Posted by bigmike35

...just want to know although i have a manual how hard is it to remove as im not very machanicaly minded

In that case you'll be up against it. Removing the powerhead is the easiest bit. You will have to thoroughly clean the powerhead, remove the flywheel and the ancillary equipment, split the crankcase, undo the bigend caps, recover ALL the needle rollers, remove the main bearing caps, split the bearings and again recover ALL of the rollers, lift out the crank, pull the piston, do the necessary repair, clean everything thoroughly to remove debris, refit the piston and reverse fit everything else, torquing all the fasteners correctly, and then refit the powerhead.

If you are a practical person, working carefully and methodically you'll be fine but if you have a problem with this type of work ......well, it's your call.

jwalker · 02 March 2006, 10:37

Since you're in South Wales, why don't you give Codders a call. He's an expert on everything. He'll have it done in a morning. He can collect any spares you need in his new Disco and they'll get a nice gentle rid because he wont be using his brakes cos it's snowing.

Nasher · 02 March 2006, 10:56

Cod bashing is a bit old hat these days JW!

jwalker · 02 March 2006, 11:00

I know but I just couldn't help myself.

It's more a bit of Cod winding really. Don't tell him, but I do have a bit of respect for him. He rarely blows a fuse and that could be just what you need in a difficult situation.

Jonny Fuller · 02 March 2006, 11:06

Yeah, having digs at people isn't big, and isn't clever!..bully.

jwalker · 02 March 2006, 11:14

OK, sorry Cod, promise I wont do it again.

Jonny Fuller · 02 March 2006, 11:18

That's better!

(PC police)

Nasher · 02 March 2006, 11:39

Jonny

I want to be the PC Police. Great chance to wind people up in the name of justice.

Anyway, you don't qualify, I was standing the other side of the fence at the boat yard the other day with Stuart when you fired up Leviathon. Scared the crap out of me!

Nasher

Jonny Fuller · 02 March 2006, 12:01

Sorry, did I smoke you out? not the cleanest engines in the world

Andy Gee · 02 March 2006, 12:02

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Originally Posted by Nasher

Cod bashing is a bit old hat these days JW!

He's not bashin' just pirking

Hugh Jardon · 02 March 2006, 12:05

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Originally Posted by jwalker

OK, sorry Cod, promise I wont do it again.

yes it would seem that only certain people are allowed to take the p out of others on this site!!! even in fun and jest!!!

me.....i'm whiter than white........

Hugh Jardon · 02 March 2006, 12:09

it would be worth driving down just to hear those babies rumbling. Must be a great noise..

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Originally Posted by Jonny Fuller

Sorry, did I smoke you out? not the cleanest engines in the world

Nasher · 02 March 2006, 13:03

Don't get me wrong, they sounded fantastic.

I did pop round to say hello, but a man wandering around with a mobile stuck to his ear often does not want to be disturbed.

Nasher.

The Garfish · 02 March 2006, 13:03

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Originally Posted by Hugh Jardon

it would be worth driving down to drivers just to hear those babies rumbling.

rumbul iz abowt rite..............

bigg ennds i fink

gaRf

Matt · 02 March 2006, 15:08

Just wait till I get my motors back in. That'll wake ya up!!!

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Originally Posted by Nasher

Jonny

I want to be the PC Police. Great chance to wind people up in the name of justice.

Anyway, you don't qualify, I was standing the other side of the fence at the boat yard the other day with Stuart when you fired up Leviathon. Scared the crap out of me!

Nasher

Hugh Jardon · 02 March 2006, 15:40

can we all come along for a listen when you do?

there is something about a large v8 that women just dont appreciate but some of the guys just love.....

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Originally Posted by MadMat

Just wait till I get my motors back in. That'll wake ya up!!!

ADS · 02 March 2006, 16:02

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Originally Posted by Hugh Jardon

can we all come along for a listen when you do?

there is something about a large v8 that women just dont appreciate but some of the guys just love.....

Im not sure you will have to leave home Chris, he doesn't call it Distant Rumble for nothing y'know!

Rogue Wave · 02 March 2006, 20:38

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Originally Posted by Jonny Fuller

Yeah, having digs at people isn't big, and isn't clever!..bully.

have you been to Damascus recently?