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by gcw47
Fri Nov 19, 2010 10:17 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: How much smoke is normal?
Replies: 1
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How much smoke is normal?

Hello to all - I have read that the Gull has been called "The most efficient means of converting fuel to smoke" and I understand that. 2 cycle engines afterall. How much is normal, if there is such a thing? After just getting my newly restored 40 plus to run , I get very large clouds of nice blue ...
by gcw47
Fri Nov 19, 2010 10:07 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: 40 plus-won't run in the water
Replies: 12
Views: 15071

Re: 40 plus-won't run in the water

Found this problem and now this little engine runs well. I did not initially check the points because they were sealed up in the little round box, which I couldn't figure out how to open, plus the majority of the forum posts said if you seem to have good spark, don't mess with it. Turned out the ...
by gcw47
Tue Nov 09, 2010 11:46 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: 40 plus-won't run in the water
Replies: 12
Views: 15071

Re: 40 plus-won't run in the water

Most assuredly a Seagull prop-says 40plus on it. I tried adjusting the choke while it was in hte aeter and dying - didn't make any difference. Have not tried running without prop in the water. This weekend I'll try it off the boat , in a dustbin ( garbage can over here) :lol: Doesn't seem likely to ...
by gcw47
Tue Nov 09, 2010 5:25 am
Forum: Help
Topic: 40 plus-won't run in the water
Replies: 12
Views: 15071

Re: 40 plus-won't run in the water

It has some play - about 1/8 " or so in the propeller shaft. It runs very well with no load, moves lots of water until it dies off.
by gcw47
Tue Nov 09, 2010 12:30 am
Forum: Help
Topic: 40 plus-won't run in the water
Replies: 12
Views: 15071

Re: 40 plus-won't run in the water

I don't have access to a compression tester, but the thumb-in-the spark plug hole test suggests it's good and you can feel good compression when you pull on the rope. I can't detect any leaks around the head gasket. I recently aquired the engine and know nothing of it's history, but it shows signs ...
by gcw47
Mon Nov 08, 2010 5:20 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: 40 plus-won't run in the water
Replies: 12
Views: 15071

40 plus-won't run in the water

Hello all - My SJPL long shaft starts and runs on 2nd or 3rd pull just fine on the stand, dry, for short periods. Carb squeaky clean, nice fat blue spark, complete fuel system clean-up performed. On my sailboat, RPMs drop and it stalls out as soon as the prop is fully in the water. I'm thinking ...
by gcw47
Fri Aug 20, 2010 3:24 am
Forum: Help
Topic: cylinder changeout
Replies: 8
Views: 9627

Re: cylinder changeout

Good information from all and appreciated. I got the new rings on with no problem. An oil bath helped. Luckily I noticed the rings have a taper on the ends which are supposed to match up with the retaining pins, I suppose. I'm now awaiting a new cylinder block to show up, along with a new gasket and ...
by gcw47
Tue Aug 17, 2010 12:37 am
Forum: Help
Topic: cylinder changeout
Replies: 8
Views: 9627

Re: cylinder changeout

What I'm really concerned with is slipping the new rings onto the piston and into their grooves without breaking them. I'm assuming use of lubricant , easing them on slowly and nudging them into position little by little.?
by gcw47
Sat Aug 14, 2010 8:36 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: cylinder changeout
Replies: 8
Views: 9627

Re: cylinder changeout

Cylinder is off, new one is on the way. I took the power head off and the process was easy, except the water tube stayed in the lower unit, apparently seized in. I may be able to work it out, but thought I can just as easily reassemble it to the cylinder end after the new block is in place. There ...
by gcw47
Fri Aug 06, 2010 12:10 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: cylinder changeout
Replies: 8
Views: 9627

cylinder changeout

Hello all - I'm needing to replace the cylinder block on a 40+longshaft. The book calls for complete seperation of the power head from the lower unit. Is this necessary or can the cylinder be changed with the engine otherwise intact? I'll also be putting on new piston rings. Thanks in advance ...