Recent content by jlh3rd

  1. J

    HELP - Mercury Motor Won’t Start - Carburetor is suspect

    you gonna need to pull the carbs most likely. You can try partial dis-assembly while mounted ...removing adjusting screws, bowls, etc. Lay a rag underneath to catch small parts and then using carb cleaner through all the passages....might get lucky. Does the cowling have " insulation"...foam...
  2. J

    2005 Chaparral Signature 290 - Repowered

    recommended max rpm @ WOT is the main goal when propping. Most, if not all, props have diameter and pitch #'s stamped on them. Here's the sticky as a guide.
  3. J

    new to pontoons

    eh...yea...kinda. An over-weight airplane can fly ok....but you're putting yourself into a test pilot role as published operating airspeeds limitations do not apply. That can be taken into account and adjusted for, such as when returning to the field immediately after takeoff. But a CG out of...
  4. J

    new to pontoons

    lol.. genius....like this guy.
  5. J

    new to pontoons

    9 is a max comfortable # for my boat....there isn't too much performance even then though I could pull five teens on two tubes with 4 in the boat and had just enough torque in the 115 hp to make em laugh.
  6. J

    new to pontoons

    not debating the realistic value of a capacity plate. Just suggested using it as a comparison between a twin tube vs a tri-toon . My capacity plate says 12 people OR 1700 lbs....do the math.
  7. J

    new to pontoons

    Probably....I've got a twin, 25" diameters pontoons, 24'. Capacity is 12 people. Maybe google a similar tri toon for comparison.
  8. J

    Cannot get outdrive installed to the last 1/2 inch - need your advice!

    eh.. On the Mu-2 I flew, if there was an issue with the fuel control unit on initial start up, the manual said to "malletize" it.🤔
  9. J

    Type of boat

    if you meant outboard "vin #", here's where chrysler put theirs.
  10. J

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    I broke in my new 2021 Merc 115 hp. Recently did a check comparing current with break-in mpg/gph.....after 250+ hours......same.
  11. J

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    "and we shall see how it all works out in terms of the boat performance " that's the million dollar question.
  12. J

    Prop questions

    I'd prop it for hitting the higher rpm range, if not the max. Then when I add weight, the motor rpm won't drop below the min.
  13. J

    What are these on + terminal?

    a couple of those terminal ends need a redo.
  14. J

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    ...+ your 400-500 hrs...
  15. J

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    yeah...but that extension looks like it came with the boat.
See more
Top