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Forum: RIB gallery 16 May 2012, 13:31

Replies: 25 BB's go fast SIB ! Views: 8,196 Posted By Bus_Boy Hi guy's, (still alive for now) Haven't had... Hi guy's, (still alive for now) Haven't had the maiden voyage yet, this was put on hold due to money problems. I took the boat out of storage and all the glue has come undone, so i'm waiting until...

Forum: Engines & props 16 January 2011, 02:09

Replies: 17 Tohatsu 30 2 stroke won't start Views: 13,151 Posted By Bus_Boy With regards to fuel pump, i have seen that there... With regards to fuel pump, i have seen that there is some type of gasket, that sits between the pump and the block, and not a part of the actual unit itself. I saw it in the spares catalouge, and...

Forum: RIB gallery 16 January 2011, 00:26

Replies: 25 BB's go fast SIB ! Views: 8,196 Posted By Bus_Boy No updates, yet, i put the motor back together... No updates, yet, i put the motor back together but it isn't starting. I haven't made the floor but i have made a template up and measured the cut out dimensions.

Forum: Engines & props 15 January 2011, 23:31

Replies: 29 How to spray an outboard Views: 6,035 Posted By Bus_Boy I found it easier use several coats of etch... I found it easier use several coats of etch primer sanded to a smooth finish rather than trying to remove any imperfections from the top coat as each layer goes down. Either way so long as your...

Forum: Engines & props 15 January 2011, 14:51

Replies: 29 How to spray an outboard Views: 6,035 Posted By Bus_Boy I'll let you know once the damn thing starts :mad: I'll let you know once the damn thing starts :mad:

Forum: Engines & props 15 January 2011, 14:48

Replies: 17 Tohatsu 30 2 stroke won't start Views: 13,151 Posted By Bus_Boy I've tried choke on and off, and different... I've tried choke on and off, and different throttle positions, no difference. Someone else mentioned about not having the L/U on also and losing back pressure, so i will try that out tommorow. I...

Forum: Engines & props 15 January 2011, 12:37

Replies: 29 How to spray an outboard Views: 6,035 Posted By Bus_Boy The lower unit was the first area i did, and you... The lower unit was the first area i did, and you can see in the picture the finish gets better as i go up lol. One day i'll drop the lower unit and do it again. You will know straight when you...

Forum: Engines & props 15 January 2011, 12:31

Replies: 29 How to spray an outboard Views: 6,035 Posted By Bus_Boy I used a self etch primer, and then a top coat,... I used a self etch primer, and then a top coat, the better the prep the better the results i got. If i didn't prepare an area enough then it was obvious as soon as the primer went down. Self etch...

Forum: Engines & props 15 January 2011, 09:48

Replies: 17 Tohatsu 30 2 stroke won't start Views: 13,151 Posted By Bus_Boy Spartacus - Pull cord is a rainy day project, so... Spartacus - Pull cord is a rainy day project, so long as it isn't directly related to the issue i'm happy to leave it for the time being. The video only showed one pull just to show what is...

Forum: Engines & props 15 January 2011, 06:08

Replies: 17 Tohatsu 30 2 stroke won't start Views: 13,151 Posted By Bus_Boy Youtube video uploading of me trying to start the... Youtube video uploading of me trying to start the motor. I pulled the new plugs out and i might be wrong here but shouldn't they atlest be wet from the fuel, or be able to smell fuel on them? The...

Forum: Engines & props 15 January 2011, 02:27

Replies: 17 Tohatsu 30 2 stroke won't start Views: 13,151 Posted By Bus_Boy I swapped the earth wiring around and now i am... I swapped the earth wiring around and now i am getting spark. The motor started a couple of times for about 1/2 second and then stopped. There's also fuel coming back out the carb through the intake...

Forum: Engines & props 15 January 2011, 01:35

Replies: 17 Tohatsu 30 2 stroke won't start Views: 13,151 Posted By Bus_Boy MOS - Yes kill cord is connected C-Numb - I... MOS - Yes kill cord is connected C-Numb - I actually found that picture last night. All though mine differs slightly from that motor, but as far as the wiring mine is wired the same, but still not...

Forum: Engines & props 14 January 2011, 13:18

Replies: 17 Tohatsu 30 2 stroke won't start Views: 13,151 Posted By Bus_Boy Tohatsu 30 2 stroke won't start Long over due i have put my motor back together and went to fire it up, but nothing. It seems i am not getting any spark. There are 2 black wires which by normal wiring colours i am assuming are...

Forum: RIB gallery 11 December 2010, 13:07

Replies: 25 BB's go fast SIB ! Views: 8,196 Posted By Bus_Boy Ok so i had to move everything outside as my... Ok so i had to move everything outside as my living space is now taken up by some seats out of a plane. Somebody said i look like a fish out of water =)

Forum: RIB gallery 10 December 2010, 10:32

Replies: 25 BB's go fast SIB ! Views: 8,196 Posted By Bus_Boy Things are easier to find on a white tiled floor... Things are easier to find on a white tiled floor :thumbs:

Forum: RIB gallery 09 December 2010, 11:43

Replies: 25 BB's go fast SIB ! Views: 8,196 Posted By Bus_Boy Cylinder head now ready to go back on. I also had... Cylinder head now ready to go back on. I also had to order a new tiller handle as the original had snapped off under the rubber grip. I finally got around the repairing the cracked cowling. I...

Forum: Engines & props 31 October 2010, 04:58

Replies: 5 Cylinder head machining? Views: 6,100 Posted By Bus_Boy I had a bit of a go cleaning up both the... I had a bit of a go cleaning up both the surfaces. The cylinder head surface was quite easy, but i'm having a lot of trouble with the block surface. I placed the cylinder head back on to the...

Forum: Engines & props 30 October 2010, 10:39

Replies: 5 Cylinder head machining? Views: 6,100 Posted By Bus_Boy Cylinder head machining? I am replacing the cylinder head gasket on my 30 Tohatsu 2 stroke. Originally i wasn't going to have the head machined as i didn't think it was nessacary, and there isn't really a whole lot you...

Forum: RIB gallery 26 October 2010, 10:52

Replies: 25 BB's go fast SIB ! Views: 8,196 Posted By Bus_Boy Most likely too much weight yes. The motor... Most likely too much weight yes. The motor weighs 52 kg, maybe a tad lighter now, the transom is rated to 50 kg. So it's right on the limit either way i look at it. I plan on attaching some...

Forum: Engines & props 26 October 2010, 10:18

Replies: 4 Prop choice Views: 1,664 Posted By Bus_Boy What differences are we talking between the two?... What differences are we talking between the two? Speed, slip, holeshot? Without actually being able to test both props out, it's very hard to say which one i would use if for some reason i had to...

Forum: RIB gallery 26 October 2010, 09:56

Replies: 25 BB's go fast SIB ! Views: 8,196 Posted By Bus_Boy Starting on the new floor this week, i'm going to... Starting on the new floor this week, i'm going to have to experiment with some different sized off cuts, to find out how thick i can go with the floor boards. I'll also be coming up with a way of...

Forum: RIB gallery 26 October 2010, 09:53

Replies: 25 BB's go fast SIB ! Views: 8,196 Posted By Bus_Boy Bit of an update, i'm not finished yet, but... Bit of an update, i'm not finished yet, but getting close. The motor called for a bit more work than i was originally planning so it has set me back a bit. So far i have : - Fitted solid alloy...

Forum: Engines & props 20 October 2010, 08:08

Replies: 3 Removing flywheel? Views: 1,278 Posted By Bus_Boy I would like to remove the starter ring gear, and... I would like to remove the starter ring gear, and also drop the flywheel of to be lightened. :)

Forum: Engines & props 19 October 2010, 10:46

Replies: 3 Removing flywheel? Views: 1,278 Posted By Bus_Boy Removing flywheel? I'm currently in the process of trying to get my flywheel off. I don't have a puller but i have read in some cases that with a bit of luck you can still get it off. BUT, i can't even get the...

Forum: Engines & props 03 October 2010, 09:28

Replies: 4 swivel tube problem Views: 1,340 Posted By Bus_Boy Ummm, yeah okay:] Ummm, yeah okay:]

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