Recent purchase needs TLC

[tkincaid86]

I recently purchased what I believe to be A 1972 15' EBKO tri v bowrider (no data plate) with a 105 Chrysler (model 057HD serial 2460). As I am new to boating I know next to nothing, but this thing runs, floats and is fairly clean. At the Lake I had it up to 26 MPH. RPM gauge does not work at this point. There are 3 things that I do know need to be fixed or tweaked:<br /><br />1.) Motor does not Idle which makes it a bear to launch. The prop has to be engaged with a little throttle to get her going.<br /><br />When I open her up, It hesitates just a little but then takes off pretty strong. It seems to run good at WOT.<br /><br />2.) It pulls hard to the right. A friend told me there is something you can adjust near the prop? What else could cause this?<br /><br />3.) Need a stop pin for the Manual trim. I imagine this will be a hard to find item. Any parts source suggestions would appreciated.<br /><br />Your opinions on SELOC shop manuals? Also boat covers? Is this enough to pull a skier?<br /><br />Thanks in advance!

 

[steelespike]

Re: Recent purchase needs TLC

There are idle mix screws on each carb initial<br />setting is one turn out from gently bottomed.<br /> Final adj. must be done under load.Be sure<br />the final idle is as low possible to reduce<br />stress when shifting.<br />High speed are fixed jets.<br />If it has the right prop and the boat isnt a ton<br /> my guess is you should get about 40 mph.<br /> and it should pull a skier.<br /> Most motors have a trim tab under the anti cav. plate to adj. to help with prop torque.<br /> At wot boat should have 1/2 to 3/4 in the water.<br /> to much might be some of the prop torque problem.<br /> Also will suck up speed.Trim pin should help with that.<br /> Seloc manuals are ok and readily available.<br /> A factory manual is usually the best but hard to find.<br />I think custom covers are the only way to go,but<br />costly.<br /> Generic covers take a lot of tinkering or they<br />are constantly full of water or getting blown off.<br /> Try www.fairwindmarina.com for parts or<br />www.tcoutboard.com