The excitement is building...literally.
The excitement is building...literally.
2008 Ranger 178VX
150 Yamaha V-max
Yeah Stew, I'd pop the wheel back off and locktite (use blue, do not use red) the screws / bolts holding the electronics under the wheel. I'm surprised the manual didn't mention it. If one backs out it will contact the flywheel and that ain't a good thing, obviously. That won't slow you down much and IMO it's important. You're getting close sir.
Can't wait to see how this turns out.
1998 Ranger R93
1998 Mercury 200 EFI
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Keep up the great progress..
Haha!Originally Posted by cwilt
The excitement is building...literally.
Yeah Stew, I'd pop the wheel back off and locktite (use blue, do not use red) the screws / bolts holding the electronics under the wheel. I'm surprised the manual didn't mention it. If one backs out it will contact the flywheel and that ain't a good thing, obviously. That won't slow you down much and IMO it's important. You're getting close sir.
Done and done. I picked up a tube at OReillys and had a dickens of a time getting that flywheel bolt off. But at least it won't come off on me at 60 mph!
Can't wait to see how this turns out.
Here's hoping it's a winner!
I can't, I'm done!
Update coming in 2 hours!
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Hope you shoot a video of the first start.....
Peace,
Don<><
Let's hear the bad boy purr!
Glad you kept your sanity along the way.
LOL
Also did you keep a log of about how many hours you have in this rebuild?
Man, I would have had to just bought a new motor. Haha You guys have way to much more talent than I have to tackle a job that big.
I can't do video on my phone. Something's wonky with it. I'll take more pics though!
Not hours, but I did keep track of the days. A typical day was about 6 hours.
You have more money than I do, my friend. I have zero talent but I figured hey, I can't mess it up any more than it already is. May as well give it a shot. So now I'm up by about $5500 ($3500 if you just count the powerhead) and I only spent two weeks working on it in my spare time, plus machinist time. And my total expense was about $350 plus gasket stuff. Heck, I took enough pics you could do it too and save a ton of money!
Need a new bow step pad for your boat? Do what I did!
http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=712307
Are your boat seats trashed? Fix them yourself and save $1000!
http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=754944
Slight fun-pause guys. My phone died with my pics on it. I'll keep it going on Day 14 (last day!) once it's back up.
Need a new bow step pad for your boat? Do what I did!
http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=712307
Are your boat seats trashed? Fix them yourself and save $1000!
http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=754944
If that thing fires up and runs like a champ (I know it will!) you will be looked at as a God among fellow DIYers like myself haha.
Seems like your helper just got a new phone maybe she could take the video so we can see the smile on your face when it lights off...
Peace,
Don
I'm sure it's just the way the pic looks but in the 1st pic on this page, it looks like the flywheel is resting on top of starter.
Haha! That's just how it looks from the angle. The starter has a cutout on that side that allows it to slip under there.I'm sure it's just the way the pic looks but in the 1st pic on this page, it looks like the flywheel is resting on top of starter.
Need a new bow step pad for your boat? Do what I did!
http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=712307
Are your boat seats trashed? Fix them yourself and save $1000!
http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=754944
Long days and the end is in sight!!
I've got to say, this is one of the best threads I have ever read on this board (or any other for that matter). I hope you give yourself a BIG pat on the back when that thing fires up and runs. You deserve it.
And whoever the gentleman was that helped you out with the cash, my hats of to you sir! One thing that is rapidly dis-appearing from our society is simple kindness. You are a top shelf individual and I am sure your kindness will be re-paid a thousand fold!
yes... the old blue to the sky, green to the ground theory
Very good tread. Good job
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