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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 10 April 2014, 20:47

Replies: 11 Avon info Views: 6,599 Posted By Brady Ive a Rover 2.8. The serial number is inside... Ive a Rover 2.8. The serial number is inside the bow on left. Last two numbers are the year if I remember correctly. Mine's an '84, and has been looked after so still going well. As above, the...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 February 2014, 21:28

Replies: 11 Avon info Views: 6,599 Posted By Brady I've a Rover 2-80, and its from '86. Check... I've a Rover 2-80, and its from '86. Check the Ali plate on inside of l/h tube if I remember correctly. The last two digits are year of manufacture.

Forum: Engines & props 13 September 2013, 20:39

Replies: 13 Cleaning outboard cowling Views: 5,746 Posted By Brady I swear by this.. Lucas Oil Slick Mist https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LUCAS-SLICK-MIST-SPEED-WAX-FAST-EASY-710ML-no-water-/130776161679 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LUCAS-SLICK-MIST-SPEED-WAX-FAST-EASY-710ML-no-water-/130776161679)

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 05 August 2013, 20:07

Replies: 2 Achilles SD-140 questions Views: 3,527 Posted By Brady Achilles I had one up until recently. It was older than yours and the glue was fine. The problem I had was with porosity of the tubes. I ended up using a latex from Ribstore- very good advice from them too-,...

Forum: Engines & props 20 June 2013, 19:59

Replies: 17 Kill Cord wiring on a twin with Magneto Views: 2,741 Posted By Brady Very low hours, and mostly fresh water. It was... Very low hours, and mostly fresh water. It was my brother in laws as a kid.... Hoping to get it sorted for next weekend on the Avon Rover R2-80 I need an 8hp really, but my two girls (9 & 11)...

Forum: Engines & props 20 June 2013, 19:24

Replies: 17 Kill Cord wiring on a twin with Magneto Views: 2,741 Posted By Brady Photos.. https://www.rib.net/forum/attachments/photobucket/img_548247_0_29f81e67c0c10ad58a1902806f8bc5ea.jpg (https://s5.photobucket.com/user/BardleyWoodchip/media/WP_000247.jpg.html) ...

Forum: Engines & props 20 June 2013, 11:42

Replies: 17 Kill Cord wiring on a twin with Magneto Views: 2,741 Posted By Brady All sorted now..and it works! ..but the... All sorted now..and it works! ..but the starter dog snapped in two this morning. Bill Higham Marine came up trumps with a new one!

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 20 June 2013, 09:20

Replies: 43 SIB in heavy seas - ~4ft waves - how to navigate safely with speed ?? Views: 23,109 Posted By Brady I was inspired too and bought one for £5.50. ... I was inspired too and bought one for £5.50. Lucky find considering what some are asking.

Forum: Engines & props 19 June 2013, 21:04

Replies: 17 Kill Cord wiring on a twin with Magneto Views: 2,741 Posted By Brady Thanks Thanks

Forum: Engines & props 19 June 2013, 20:59

Replies: 17 Kill Cord wiring on a twin with Magneto Views: 2,741 Posted By Brady Got that now thanks. I just didn't picture it in... Got that now thanks. I just didn't picture it in my head, and had the single coil setup fixated. Thanks again, a real help.

Forum: Engines & props 19 June 2013, 20:48

Replies: 17 Kill Cord wiring on a twin with Magneto Views: 2,741 Posted By Brady I just found this after a quick search.... ... I just found this after a quick search.... The addition of such a "kill switch" is dirt-easy if your old OMC engine was originally fitted with a push-button shut-down switch. Have a look at...

Forum: Engines & props 19 June 2013, 20:25

Replies: 17 Kill Cord wiring on a twin with Magneto Views: 2,741 Posted By Brady Just been thinking about this again. In effect,... Just been thinking about this again. In effect, by joining the two points together at the LT side, this will produce a 'wasted' spark on a plug at each fire. ie. One set of points will fire its...

Forum: Engines & props 19 June 2013, 18:47

Replies: 17 Kill Cord wiring on a twin with Magneto Views: 2,741 Posted By Brady Ok. I'll whip the flywheel off again tomorrow and... Ok. I'll whip the flywheel off again tomorrow and add a wire across the points. Its pretty tight in there, but will probably fit. I'll take a photo too- always a good ref. For others. I used a...

Forum: Engines & props 19 June 2013, 18:17

Replies: 17 Kill Cord wiring on a twin with Magneto Views: 2,741 Posted By Brady Thanks. I was thinking that if the two points... Thanks. I was thinking that if the two points are connected, then one will short the other when its not active, and im not sure of the implication.

Forum: Engines & props 19 June 2013, 13:44

Replies: 17 Kill Cord wiring on a twin with Magneto Views: 2,741 Posted By Brady Kill Cord wiring on a twin with Magneto I've just fitted a kill cord to my '73 Chrysler 4.5 As it has twin points, I've only fitted the Earthing to one set, so in effect it will end up trying to run on one cylinder in the event that the...

Forum: Engines & props 10 June 2013, 20:49

Replies: 9 Chrysler 4.5hp 1970's flywheel issue Views: 2,349 Posted By Brady Good plan, but sadly too shallow.. I think... Good plan, but sadly too shallow.. I think I'll have another go next week-- with a little more oomph. I've a h-bar type kill switch on way now and would like it on really. I've a 9 & 11 yr old...

Forum: Engines & props 10 June 2013, 19:29

Replies: 9 Chrysler 4.5hp 1970's flywheel issue Views: 2,349 Posted By Brady The three holes are where I've taken the manual... The three holes are where I've taken the manual cord start plate off. Its the drive for the plate to lock to the flywheel.. Would be handy if they were threaded...

Forum: Engines & props 10 June 2013, 14:52

Replies: 9 Chrysler 4.5hp 1970's flywheel issue Views: 2,349 Posted By Brady Flywheel There aren't any holes to screw the puller to...just a conventional puller with claws will have to suffice.

Forum: Engines & props 10 June 2013, 12:33

Replies: 9 Chrysler 4.5hp 1970's flywheel issue Views: 2,349 Posted By Brady puller pressure.. I tightened the puller as far as I dare, and gave the top puller screw a good whelt with a copper/hide mallet. Thanks for yoir reply.. i'll have to try another day with more bottel, but as i say I...

Forum: Engines & props 10 June 2013, 10:54

Replies: 9 Chrysler 4.5hp 1970's flywheel issue Views: 2,349 Posted By Brady Chrysler 4.5hp 1970's flywheel issue 'Issue' meaning I can't get it off.... This is on a very clean engine that has been looked after. I've loosened the nut, had a properly fitted puller on it with a bit of pressure, and also...

Forum: Bits and pieces 09 June 2013, 10:58

Replies: 12 Wanted: 'Smallish'-Paddles Views: 2,139 Posted By Brady How about these? ... How about these? https://www.rib.net/forum/attachments/photobucket/img_544288_0_e0210298227c92d1bbde9337b818076a.jpg (https://s5.photobucket.com/user/BardleyWoodchip/media/WP_000173.jpg.html) ...

Forum: Bits and pieces 09 June 2013, 10:49

Replies: 13 Wanted: Landrover Gearbox Views: 1,962 Posted By Brady Ashcroft Transmissions These guys are my local gurus, and renowned in the LR world. Ashcroft Transmissions (https://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/) They're Luton, Beds. based.

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 June 2013, 09:02

Replies: 43 SIB in heavy seas - ~4ft waves - how to navigate safely with speed ?? Views: 23,109 Posted By Brady know it too.. I've done that crossing a few years back from Eagle Harbour in a 28ft under sail. It's a great stretch, but wouldn't fancy it in a small SIB. I am a cautious type though.. And in the world today...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 May 2013, 08:02

Replies: 2 Avon R2-80 floor rails? Views: 5,936 Posted By Brady Avon R2-80 floor rails? Great forum, and have read thro about 20 pages of posts! I just bought this Avon, which is from 1985 I think- the serial number ends 85. It's in overall good condition with no patches, and...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 15 May 2013, 11:22

Replies: 6 C-craft 9' inflatable Views: 1,986 Posted By Brady Dunlops Hi. These are great boats... I looked at a couple last week, one 12'6", the other a 10ft. They were needing some TLC, bit useable and very well looked after. Just aged.. They are for sale, along...

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