How to adjust your Seiko Watch Band I recently received a beautiful Seiko watch from my son for Christmas. One of the first things you typically need to do on a new watch with steel links is adjust it to fit. The Seiko watch band adjustment is fairly simple. But you need to know how […]
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After rebuilding these carburetors I still had a rough idle. I took the carbs back off and removed the access plug and carburetor lead shot to clean the idle circuit out completely. I also found a good alternative to the expensive “carburetor lead shot plug” from OMC Johnson/Evinrude. This is my second go around with
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So far I’ve done a number of things to restore this old outboard to life. Before going any further though, I want to make sure there is adequate cooling for this engine. There are two things I’ll tackle to do this. First, I’ll replace the outboard thermostat. This engine hasn’t been in run on a
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Making Your Own Spark Plug Wires Building your own spark plug wires is a simple yet rewarding task. They are not complex to build and do not require advanced skills. If you have worked with wire strippers and crimpers you can easily build your own spark plug wires. In this post I’ll be describing the
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Why Compression Test an Outboard Engine There are several reasons you may want to compression test an outboard engine. If you notice the engine is running rough (especially at idle) is one. If you are buying a used boat than certainly performing a compression test is definitely in order. Don’t make a decision on purchasing
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Reed Valve Inspection Now that I have I have the carburetors off the engine and on the bench, it’s a good time to pull the manifold and reeds off. I want to perform a reed valve inspection. If necessary, replace any components that are not up to par. The first step in this process is
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My first attempt at starting the Johnson 40hp Engine resulted in a few sputters and a bang or two. Consequently, I checked the carbs and drained the one on top. My reward was a stream of prehistoric ooze. I tried removing the screw from the bottom carb to drain it as well, I found that
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5.3L Smoking on Startup If you own a GM truck or other vehicle with a 5.3L smoking on startup, you should read this. When starting the vehicle after it has sat for a while you’ll get some bluish white smoke from the exhaust. You’re burning oil, but relax. It’s most likely oil that has seeped
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Now that the carburetor has been put in, it’s time to finish the chainsaw and put it to a test. I’ll be sharpening the chain with a chainsaw sharpener, and will then tension the chain and take it out for a few quick cuts. I did find one problem, the chainsaw was leaking oil. When
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Final Assembly So far I’ve gotten the unit torn down, the seals and bushings replaced and installed the shift rod and the impeller. Now it’s time to get on to the final assembly and testing. I’ll be focusing on the lower unit gearcase. Let’s get on with installing the gears, sealing the unit up and
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