Ballistic 7.8 refurb - Page 10

Nos4r2 · 01 May 2013, 18:00

Seastar.

I was having problems getting the last bit of air out of the ram 'til Pete7 said to use the bleed screws onthe ram combined with moving the motor by hand to 'knock' the bubbles out. 30 seconds later, bingo.

Maximus · 01 May 2013, 18:04

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

What was really cool earlier was putting the key in the ignition (not finished fitting it all yet)-controls aren't on, nor is killswitch) and turning it on, watching the gauges come to life and everything working.

That felt REALLY good.

Good on Yer Fella...Looking forward to seeing ''Her Blooded''' Soon!

Nos4r2 · 02 May 2013, 21:38

Controls bolted on now. I was standing at the helm earlier, throttle and wheel in place, thinking 'Do I really need seats?

whisper · 02 May 2013, 22:38

You will when you hit a big one

Nos4r2 · 02 May 2013, 22:42

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You will when you hit a big one

I couldn't manage without the storage either, but its so nice being able to lie down on the deck!

whisper · 02 May 2013, 22:45

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

its so nice being able to lie down on the deck!

You should be working

Nos4r2 · 02 May 2013, 22:46

I was. You try getting into the bottom hatch on the console standing up!

Nos4r2 · 02 May 2013, 22:53

Ok, after an opinion now.

Take a look at this pic:-

http://www.rib.net/forum/attachment....2&d=1338922800

I've got 2 identical holes in the console-one for ignition and one for killcord.

Which way round? Killcord or ignition on the outside?

whisper · 02 May 2013, 22:55

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

Ok, after an opinion now.

Take a look at this pic:-

http://www.rib.net/forum/attachment....2&d=1338922800

I've got 2 identical holes in the console-one for ignition and one for killcord.

Which way round? Killcord or ignition on the outside?

Killcord on the left and ignition on the right

Nos4r2 · 02 May 2013, 22:57

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Originally Posted by whisper

Killcord on the left and ignition on the right

That's how it was before. I think you're probably right too.

whisper · 02 May 2013, 22:59

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

I think you're probably right too.

I might add that to my signature

Nos4r2 · 02 May 2013, 23:02

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I might add that to my signature

I only said probably!

I'm still undecided now as it happens. Not sure about having the keys that close to the water.

I'd far rather move the ignition, but I can't think of anything I'd to fill one of the holes with and I really don't want to unloom it all to put something else in there.

falcon0310 · 02 May 2013, 23:59

Yes that behest as if you have fob or cork hit you legs more

nugent · 03 May 2013, 06:46

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

Well, after a bit of phone help from Pete7 (thanks Pete!) the steering is on and finally bled properly.

It's a heathen job...

hydro steering can be fun,

Pete7 · 03 May 2013, 11:57

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hydro steering can be fun,

Yes, but at least nothing will stick to the deck now it has a light covering of pink hydraulic oil

Neil Harvey · 03 May 2013, 12:26

Think I'd go kill its on outside, less risk of catching keys on your way overboard that way

PeterM · 03 May 2013, 13:40

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Originally Posted by neil harvey

think i'd go kill its on outside, less risk of catching keys on your way overboard that way

+1....

Chris · 03 May 2013, 22:55

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Originally Posted by nugent

hydro steering can be fun,

Try Bleeding a Marol pump

Nos4r2 · 03 May 2013, 23:22

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Originally Posted by Neil Harvey

Think I'd go kill its on outside, less risk of catching keys on your way overboard that way

Good point. Neither are screwed in yet, so I'll probably go with that and a smaller key float.

Some shenanigans today getting the controls to work properly (helps if you get the start in gear protection switch cam in the right place).

The control wiring is in,oil tank frame is in, along with the fuel tank breather and the fuel whistle. Bilge pump is wired up, but left loose for now.

Checked the igniton switch was working by turning it over, and the motor fired up for a second or so! The lower unit isn't on, so no worries about any damage. It was nice to know it's all good so far.

Nos4r2 · 05 May 2013, 20:17

10k posts... I feel old.

It's getting there now.

Fuel system is all in, wiring all in bar plugging in the new fuel gauge I've just had to order (the old one decided it would read either empty or full to the brim)

Wiring is all loomed up, just waiting for the conduit to go round it.