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by john hartnett
Thu Dec 02, 2010 4:51 am
Forum: Help
Topic: Removal of stuck woodruff key
Replies: 1
Views: 4418

Removal of stuck woodruff key

Replacing a crankshaft on an EFPC and of all things I can't seem to pop the woodruff key out of the slot. Remarkably stiff. Any good tricks to accomplish this would be appreciated.
Thanks
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by john hartnett
Tue Aug 07, 2007 9:31 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: carburetor complexity?
Replies: 7
Views: 9947

Good carb cleaner west of the Pond

Gumout is a good carb cleaner but Sea foam may be even better...great for cleaning and soaking them when apart...I've done it each year in the off season and it prevents any problems
good luck :D
by john hartnett
Mon Sep 04, 2006 6:13 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: New member- which seagull?
Replies: 14
Views: 21949

Choosing a Seagull

Hi
I agree the 40+ would be a good match. I use one on a 17.5' Precision (18) that weighs 1100 lbs. empty on a modest current river mostly. The 40+ pushes it close to hull speed---I've also got a Silver Century Plus that I've used for years (knicknamed the barge pusher) It pushes the Prescision a ...
by john hartnett
Sun Aug 20, 2006 10:45 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Availability of Villiers Carbs or parts
Replies: 0
Views: 5467

Availability of Villiers Carbs or parts

I recently neglected to tighten the bowl on my villiers carb...on an Forty Plus and in the dark and fog it fell off and lost the bowl and the float. New carb for it is rather expensive and this one runs great. First does anyone have these parts for sale? Second does anyone have this whole carb for ...