RESCUE

[jrttoday]

that's typical and of my signature line, which can be read different ways -
don't presume I'm thinking or
don't let your thinking interrupt my thinking or
I don't think that I'm thinking!!!

The only reason I posted the first pic and explained about it is that I used the flat bar to make the plugs. I think I need some rest lol

 

[jrttoday]

another "foot note" for da foot! Burr bits for aluminum will save a lot of time - can be done with steel bits, however, triple or more your time. And unless you're an expert with high speed air burr motors, opt for a variable speed drill motor. The last three years of my professional working, I used air on aluminum battleships every day, sometimes all day fixing other welders welds. Definitely preferred my 3/8's drill for this

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color variation due inconsistent batches when I built up the middle some more.[/URL]

 

[jrttoday]

Forgot how much I like it when the head of a butterfly screw breaks off!! not! many won't bother taking the butterflies off and pulling the shaft; I've done it before. Cam follower is plastic and want to submerge whole body; and have nothing but time to kill, sooooo. DIdn't have an easy out that small nor tap. Donated a small tap (duplicates of) and ground it down fo extraction.

Maybe, you can barely see it - dark spot on the end of tap. Nothing's been soaked yet, attack that tonight? lolhttp://[URL=http://s173.photobucket.com/user/jrttoday/media/002%202_zpsj4ndh0v9.jpg.html]

those are finger smudges in the barrel - oily film on most everything, hey, no corrosion anywhere!![/URL]

 

[jrttoday]

not in this instance, but just for shared knowledge - In some situations, you can take a Grade 8 bolt (preferably) and make notches similar to a tap and chase threads.

 

[jakedaawg]

Careful what you soak that carb body in. Old "time" tanks can kill it.

 

[jrttoday]

Careful what you soak that carb body in. Old "time" tanks can kill it.

thanks, haven't done 'em yet. Been using Berryman in a can - they say no more than 1/2hr for aluminum parts. Rebuilt the carb on my 8hp Mariner, looks good but haven't had the chance to run her yet...
only reason that tap is in the pic is another tap tip lol. Find a nut that won't quite go on and press it on in a vise. Box end or ratchet, saves time/easier chasing threads or making new bolt holes. The threads in the nut collapse and grip the tap real well most times.

oops, nothing to say about that bowl, pic says it all
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[jrttoday]

I had an epiphany this evening! Most people probably aren't interested in every bolt/nut I turn :rofl:the nut on my shoulders needs tightening, mostly. WIth a few different mini projects and two major ones, it all takes time. With nothing else to do, I've been creating some of the work - this and my transom should take me into February?.... will see.

No longer able to work professionally, I thoroughly enjoyed getting that screw out; especially without the benefit of a drill press etc.Carbs are ready for reassembly and the lu is back on. Should be ready to fire up soon.... like next year!!

 

[jrttoday]

and certainly, no one needs know or cares that I painted the trim in my bathroom with some leftover bottom paint!! :lol: Pictures will not be forthcoming because I cannot paint - not in my skill set. I often ask people after they've cut some steel, "whadja use, a hatchet!!" Similar, could be said of my painting!!

 

[jakedaawg]

That rolling thingy is highly annoying

 

[jrttoday]

cam follower, yeah, it's like the wobbling pin on the cannibling rod attached to the whatchamacallit! And then there's that plastic piece of yoke with a bolt on the cam that adjusts timing and carb opening together. Factory set, but you can take it loose and adjust it.

A retired outboard mechanic said that the Johnson/Evinrude V4's often didn't turn up high revs. My "72 100 was set so the carbs didn't gag open and the timing lever did not bottom out; wondered if OMC did that to add to longevity? There's enough power there without screaming

Even with 15 more horses, am not anticipating or looking more speed. Wasn't even looking to repower when this motor came around. And am not going to question the Universe as to how or why. It is what it is.... and the low water mod is only because "I" want the ability to sustain a long high speed run - should the need arise.
Bad weather, medical emergency, or the Bass are biting and I am late!!!

 

[jrttoday]

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will probably take apart most connections and clean 'em. This one didn't need anything, just making certain my remote will plug in. Remotes are color coded, just wanted proof... lol[/URL]

 

[jrttoday]

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upon removal, this is exactly what she looked like... am pleased!!

But I need some help here. This is what I'm seeing - thought it was rust at first, but isn't. Appears to the consistency of RTV after exposure to fuel. Wipes off easily, am thinking of spraying it with gasoline? The motor is not locked and turns freely, but have only turned it "maybe" one revolution with plugs out. Am really not wanting to tear it down.

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I have no idea what that crap is, welcome suggestions

 

[jrttoday]

what to do today? It's always the question and I sometimes hate the ideas I consider lol; i.e., should I put a high lift cam in my 20" push mower? JK!! but it seems I can't have anything, don't own anything, that I haven't modified in some way. :facepalm: no shame really, the mods I've done have all been improvements.

Haven't even run this motor and am thinking of porting... pffffffffffft!! Need to quit that, but any of y'all have experience in such?
My second thought is "what for", would I gain anything... worth the effort? I wrestle with when is enough enough?

edit: let me rephrase that - the "homegrown" modifications I've done in the past have all been "meant" as improvements, but honestly, they don't always work out that way :lol:

 

[jrttoday]

I think it foolish to attempt uncharted waters when you have a source of information and you consult it. It's right up there with trying to discipline a cat!! Finally got in touch with my friend down the street and he agreed with what I was thinking.

Brake cleaner because of the force it comes out with and evaporates quickly. Oil the crap out of everything, spin it a few times, cover it up. That red stuff is most likely remnants of the fogging. So happy I went this route!!!! Barely moved it before, just because... but can tell the difference. After all of this "time", she had to be dry.

Waiting on a gasket now; had the material, but got wet the other day. Stiff winds pushed rain under the garage door all the way to the back - where I had it weighted
to flatten out. errrrrrrrrrrrr only $6 for a new gasket, easily offsets the trouble making one

 

[jrttoday]

and here we have it, the winner of the "what in the world are ya doin' now award for 2015" :lol: That is, unless someone else posts something before midnight 12/31/15. This is what happens when I'm left unsupervised for any length of time. Not finished yet, might paint but it's galvanized which was mostly removed for welding. And will replace the tape on plugs with epoxy.

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One bolt in the lift bracket hole, two bolts would have made it sit level. Set at 1/2" for now, but adjustable. Used one piece of 2x2x1/8 angle, cut drilled/tapped and cut the threads back on spark plugs. The piece with the plugs looks off, but isn't - just whacked off with grinder, who cares. Sharp edges knocked down and it does what it's supposed to is all I care about.[/URL]

 

[jakedaawg]

I take it that is your version of a spark tester?
Good luck. I believe each needs to be independNt. But I could be way wrong. A for effort. Wish I had that kind of time.

 

[jakedaawg]

A common ground is fine but individual leads on the hot side need to be isolated

 

[jakedaawg]

K. I take it all back. After further study... Good job. The plugs isolate.

Still wish I had the time. I use a Stevens S-48. Check out Stevens instrument company for J/e diagnostic tools. They prolly sell them in this site.

 

[jrttoday]

K. I take it all back. After further study... Good job. The plugs isolate.

Still wish I had the time. I use a Stevens S-48. Check out Stevens instrument company for J/e diagnostic tools. They prolly sell them in this site.

I have the time and at times wish I didn't!! lol I know they're fairly inexpensive, but what the hay, am just having fun. Am somewhat electrically challenged and never considered isolating, which does kinda make sense. Good to know that isn't a problem. Whether it works or not, always enjoy the creative process.

It's still gonna be a few days before testing. Only mounted on the 100 for fit; rolled the 115 outside while grinding/welding and blow down with a worthless leaf blower!

 

[jrttoday]

wow! must have been really tired last night and unable to think lol. Just got up at noon, go to work at one, take an hour for lunch and at two I'm done!! :lol:
Simply, the way a motor is set up it wouldn't run if the plugs had to be isolated. But that doesn't eliminate "my thinking problem" :facepalm: :lol: :lol:

Too much time!! Low water pickup is a good example, just killing time and may or may not need it? May or may not mount this motor higher? Possibly needs to be lower? Too many variables and NOT there yet! And I have a transom to do IF it will stop raining!! :mad-new: lol