what will cause it to flood only above 3/4 throttle? at idle or low rpms its fine, but if i run it at all over 3/4 throttle gas start pouring out of the carb...
carb is spotless! i thought maybe the float adjustment was out but i tried many diff angles and same problem.
if i hold it wide...
long story short....first dunk this year was yesterday for a small derby..
good news we caught a few fish but gave up early because i was taking on water! i thought it was from the bellows since i found it dripping from the gimbal area. but there was just way too much water for the dripping to...
managed to get the trailer finished up in time for a local fishing derby.
in the water around 6:30am, i waited till good daylight so i could float for few minutes and check everything over. she fired right up with no problems, found no loose hose clamps or anything else so good to go.
started...
having more time than money on my hands tend to lead to more and more diy projects..
a couple hours and bits and pieces laying around came up with these...
just had to buy the pvc end caps to top them off.
need another can of cold galv to touch them up.
look ok?
this off iboats boat manufacturer lists....
1969 V-180
This inboard/outboard runabout is 18 feet long and weighs 1720 (pounds dry). This weight does not account for passengers, fuel, or gear. The beam of this craft is 83 inches.
just finished the trailer and had it weighed= 640 pounds...
finally found some time to work on the new(old bare) trailer i aquired to replace the undersize piece of crap i was using. just need to get it weighed since i just built it ;) as i will need to register it homemade. not a big deal. well i did make the fenders :/
moneys been tight, not...
theres already too many threads on this but im loosing my mind!
first off im not an ameature here but not a professional either...
father bought a used 1975 120 merc from a boat repair shop... in a sc 18ss to replace his 1970 140 thats been noisy for too long and blew a head gasket last...
is there an additive that actually rejuvinates the seals? has anyone used something good that doesnt clog the pump or journals?
new used motor has been sitting a few years and the rear main seal is dripping oil after just being fired up today.... im assuming the seal may have hardened or...
anyone else find the shipping prices to be really high? i was going to order the 2# gluvit kit but it would total at $84.00 with shipping :(
i understand that its hazardess material but i just ordered 2 part foam from florida(i live in ny) and shipping for a 16# kit was only about $18.00...
not a question but more of an example of why to use marine parts in most cases....
well i pulled out the pressure washer to clean up the new to us engine and well blew right threw the (steel) welch plugs that someone opted to use instead of the marine brass plugs.... im glad i found out now...
