Nissan 1986 NS5B restoration in progress! Any input is appreciated

[StarGazerI]

I have heard my dad say.. rest is sole, that if you want a job done right you have to do it YOURSELF. I believe in this case he's right on target...LOL So here goes.
1. Take everything yes! everything apart in module form and place each unit into a plastic buckets.
2. I then started to take each Module apart into little pieces starting with Carb then the power head inspecting all barrings rings..etc
3. Soak Carb pieces in sea foam overnight.
4. used CLR and soaked power head base to remove and clean away all or 99% all of water corrosion from all channels as seen in pictures.. I think it came out great! Cleaned and marked position and rings position and put into freezer for re-installation later time
5. Put Carb together with new kits.
6. Re-install equipment and piston back into power-head. Check for binding NONE.
Now awaiting for parts to arrive on Monday 13th.

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Nissan 1986 NS5B restoration in progress! Any input is appreciated

Did you have a question?

 

[StarGazerI]

Re: Nissan 1986 NS5B restoration in progress! Any input is appreciated

More Photo's! You got to love that CLR for cleaning out the crud

 

[StarGazerI]

Re: Nissan 1986 NS5B restoration in progress! Any input is appreciated

Yes! thanks for asking. I need to look at the timing and dont know what light to use and where to connect for checking timing of motor?

 

[pvanv]

Re: Nissan 1986 NS5B restoration in progress! Any input is appreciated

More Photo's! You got to love that CLR for cleaning out the crud
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The CLR acid is good for removing corrosion from aluminum. But... seafoam is NOT carb dip. If the carb is varnished, there is no substitute for a 4-hour soak in real carb dip.

 

[Sea Rider]

Re: Nissan 1986 NS5B restoration in progress! Any input is appreciated

More Photo's! You got to love that CLR for cleaning out the crud
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If not mistaken and remember well the base gasket lays entirely flat against lower crankcase, place exhaust base on top gasket and torque, seems as seen on first pic that you already have bolted it to lower crankcase.

Plainly in agreement, if you are skilled and know what you are doing, nobody will do it better than yourself, mostly because counting with plenty of spare time, you are in no hurry and have monk patience. It's reconforting to have done a excellent job and engine starts at first pull. That engine has a fixed time, no need to adjust anything, except carb.

Happy Boating

 

[StarGazerI]

Re: Nissan 1986 NS5B restoration in progress! Any input is appreciated

Thanks to all for your help!! and wisdom. I am awaiting parts and manual to finish my enjoyable long journey.

"What good is a journey, if you do not learn anything"

RTL

 

[Sea Rider]

Re: Nissan 1986 NS5B restoration in progress! Any input is appreciated

What don't get as you seem sufficiently mechanically skilled, is why the hell you sent than nice engine to that mechanic to lose money ending fixing it yourself much better than anybody else. Had same motor months ago, about to be used as a second anchor, with time and extreme patience managed to make it run again as a champ and runing untill now. Excellent simple engine to play mechanics.

Happy Boating

 

[StarGazerI]

Re: Nissan 1986 NS5B restoration in progress! Any input is appreciated

I understand Sea Rider where you are coming from. However, There comes a time when you have to start delegating some of the projects or you will not have the time to enjoy your life..as it is, and should be. I can do everything and anything but, I also need to enjoy the fun things in life. Trust is something I gave the dealer/mechanic for over 10 some years with thousands of dollars.

However, tomorrow.. they will have to earn it!. That's if they want my business again. It's my fault for not validating their work and paying close attention to what they did. So, I put the blame on myself first. You know the old saying; F*** me once, shame on me.. But, F*** me twice.. Shame on you! I would like to see the good in people and go from there. The owner is going to sit down with me and talk soon. I think most likely he will probably give me a new motor free.. but will see.

In the meantime the mechanic today came over to give me a motor to use. Ya! just out of the blue.. came over.LOL

Best Regards, StarGazer I

 

[StarGazerI]

Re: Nissan 1986 NS5B restoration in progress! Any input is appreciated

UPDATE on my dead 5hp... ITS ALIVE and WELL.. Just put back together and started after 2 pulls..YA!!!!! Run the motor for 1 hrs and checked block temp with Lazar temp gun and its good. I guess now I am a authority on NS5B's... LOL
Thanks all for the help in leading me in the right direction.
Regards, StarGazer