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Post by on Sept 5, 2024 16:25:41 GMT
Anyway.
Not quite as expectsd.
Engine is now on the Boat running nicely remote electric start remote stop, morse. cables and Teleflex all working alright.
Slight leak from the hose onto the thermostat but that can be sorted with what my hardware guy called 'self algamating tape'.
It seems this launch is going to be even more fun than the other one. That Honda has a real growl. Its like a racing car and I can sit further down with the folding windscreen. Need to do another oil change really as it is still a bit moist in there.
Its wicked.
I'm sure thats not the end of the story with the outboard. It will have something wrong with it but for now it seems to be working alright. Sea trials (with a paddle) coming up I think.
The main jet seems fine as it will rev under load very freely. Idle is a bit wobbly but it doesn't stall.
Should be interesting to see how this behaves out on the River. Moving Boat is different to tied up Boat.
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Post by on Sept 5, 2024 17:26:58 GMT
OK. Sea trials showed up some serious issues.
The lube is grey. I don't think it is water in there I think a big end has gone and it is the remains of the bearing.
The engine is also running rich and no sign of an adjustment screw.
Maybe for the bin after all !
Change oil and another little trial run.
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Post by Mr Stabby on Sept 5, 2024 17:30:09 GMT
The engine is also running rich and no sign of an adjustment screw. What type of air filter does it have and is it reasonably clean? Can the curburettor main jet be easily changed?
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Post by on Sept 5, 2024 19:13:47 GMT
I found the adjustment screw. No air filter on these. Someone has already tried to get the jet out and butchered it in the process. I was like Isn't it. Someone definitely been there before !! It was making funny noises. Probably plinking and it is too rich when running slow. Give it some welly it is as happy as Larry. I don't know how happy Larry is or was but apparently his happiness was quite elevated. I am now wondering given that it is a rowing coach launch if someone had attempted to do some tuning at some stage. It seems to run sweet as a nut (a sweet type of nut) when going along but idling it is a bag of nails. I am now wondering if Putting on one of the £60 eBay special carbs for the BF15A (same engine) might sort this out. Or just bin it and forget about it.
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Post by The Hooded Claw on Sept 5, 2024 19:28:16 GMT
For sale: Honda 10 hp outboard. Low hours. Runs fine. Only £200.
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Post by Jim on Sept 5, 2024 19:37:04 GMT
Will you take £002?
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Post by on Sept 5, 2024 19:37:50 GMT
For sale: Honda 10 hp outboard. Low hours. Runs fine. Only £200. I wonder if parts are interchangeable with my 9.9hp Honda.
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Post by on Sept 5, 2024 19:38:29 GMT
I have a 10 as well but that has never gad any problems so no need for parts.
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Post by Jim on Sept 5, 2024 19:38:38 GMT
Free delivery obvs.
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Post by on Sept 5, 2024 19:41:46 GMT
The mechanical noises are interesting. It runs lovely on load but rattles like a bastard on tickover. It might be lean or rich there is something not right.
Mid range normal cruising it is lovely and quiet. I may have adjusted the tickover too low being worried about the dog clutches. Maybe the tickover wants to be reasonably high and the dog clutches can handle it.
The launch itself is relatively light and shapely for such a powerful outboard so it tends to leap forward if the tickover is high. This does not matter per se and could just take getting used to..
It is the same hull moulding as the Podium but handles completely differently.
Odd.
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Post by metanoia on Sept 5, 2024 19:43:16 GMT
I found the adjustment screw. No air filter on these. Someone has already tried to get the jet out and butchered it in the process. I was like Isn't it. Someone definitely been there before !! It was making funny noises. Probably plinking and it is too rich when running slow. Give it some welly it is as happy as Larry. I don't know how happy Larry is or was but apparently his happiness was quite elevated. I am now wondering given that it is a rowing coach launch if someone had attempted to do some tuning at some stage. It seems to run sweet as a nut (a sweet type of nut) when going along but idling it is a bag of nails. I am now wondering if Putting on one of the £60 eBay special carbs for the BF15A (same engine) might sort this out. Or just bin it and forget about it. Macadamia?
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Post by dogless on Sept 5, 2024 19:47:26 GMT
I realise that rather like guitars and boats, there should be a reasonable limit on how many outboards one should own, however I can appreciate the pleasure derived simply from being lucky enough to possess a collection. But do you actually need this additional outboard or is it rather the hope of getting it working ? If the latter, how much to replace the obviously damaged parts Admiral ? Rog
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Post by on Sept 5, 2024 19:50:53 GMT
I didn't need the Boat or outboard. I manifested it by thinking about it a lot (regularly seeing it) then someone came up and offered it to me. The outboard was an unexpected extra. I really wanted to make this one electric. Maybe I will do that.
It is yet another unconsidered trifle. I have a habit of picking these up.
Fun Boats though these old coaching launches. Really fun.
I offered £200 for the Launch without even knowing there was a motor with it. I have spent £50 on the motor and it is pushing the Launch along. The cheap carburettor for the 15hp version of the same engine is £60. I suspect that would sort it out but I ought to do more sea trials and see if I can blow it up first.
Then I can drop it in the River and fit the electric drive which was the aim all along.
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Post by The Hooded Claw on Sept 5, 2024 19:53:19 GMT
OK. Sea trials showed up some serious issues. The lube is grey. I don't think it is water in there I think a big end has gone and it is the remains of the bearing. The engine is also running rich and no sign of an adjustment screw. Maybe for the bin after all ! Change oil and another little trial run. Grey oil is most likely about oil mixing with water. If the bigend were about to expire maybe it would have done so already under load. Perhaps change the oil again and run it hard for 30 mins. If it doesn't explode and the oil is grey again perhaps investigate the water pump / impeller or whatever it has, and the seals.
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Post by on Sept 5, 2024 19:55:06 GMT
OK. Sea trials showed up some serious issues. The lube is grey. I don't think it is water in there I think a big end has gone and it is the remains of the bearing. The engine is also running rich and no sign of an adjustment screw. Maybe for the bin after all ! Change oil and another little trial run. Grey oil is most likely about oil mixing with water. If the bigend were about to expire maybe it would have done so already under load. Perhaps change the oil again and run it hard for 30 mins. If it doesn't explode and the oil is grey again perhaps investigate the water pump / impeller or whatever it has, and the seals. I did do another oil change. Head gasket might be gone if it was previously overheated. I will give it a proper run tomorrow morning and see if I can kill it.
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