GV10 Stop and Start Project
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Re: GV10 Stop and Start Project
The other thing that might help if it's marginally high is switching to a 4 blade prop. Doing so on my OD18 allowed me to raise the Jack plate all the way while running at WOT. You can hear the slight cavitation but the pump is still picking up water and the prop is grabbing well. Could not do that with a 3 blade.
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Re: GV10 Stop and Start Project
Thanks for the tip Cape man. I've had a quick look and all I can find available are 2 blade 9"x9" and 3 blade 9"x7". A 4 blade prop for a 1979 outboard doesn't look like something standard and would probably have to be custom made. Since I need to drop the prop by about 65mm cutting the transom seems much easier and cheaper. Cars are back in the garage and work is a bit crazy so I'm waiting for a good weekend weather window to cut the transom and get the cuts stained and varnished.cape man wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 6:59 am The other thing that might help if it's marginally high is switching to a 4 blade prop. Doing so on my OD18 allowed me to raise the Jack plate all the way while running at WOT. You can hear the slight cavitation but the pump is still picking up water and the prop is grabbing well. Could not do that with a 3 blade.
Waiting for trailer parts at the moment, need to get it transportable before I can splash so no big hurry on the cut.
Re: GV10 Stop and Start Project
Been a while since the last post, slowly and steadily. Trolley now has suspension and trailer couplings added to make it a proper trailer. Mudguards fabricated and fitted, cables are pulled for electrics. Only things left to do on trailer are fit and connect the lights. Hopefully I can get that done one evening this week.
After that all that remains on my list is:
Was too dark when I finished last night to take photos. I'll take some photos and post them after I fit the lights.
After that all that remains on my list is:
- Trailer inspection and registration
- Make oars
- Drain and replace gear oil in outboard.
- Free up siezed shaft in the mechanism that locks the outboard down when in reverse.
Was too dark when I finished last night to take photos. I'll take some photos and post them after I fit the lights.
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Re: GV10 Stop and Start Project
It is good to hear from you. I have been wondering how this project was coming along.
Re: GV10 Stop and Start Project
Got all the wiring done and lights fitted. It will be going in for inspection tomorrow afternoon.
Left to do:
1: Make oars
2: Finish work on motor
Left to do:
1: Make oars
2: Finish work on motor
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Re: GV10 Stop and Start Project
Nice! Very interested in how it runs for you.
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Go baby go!
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Re: GV10 Stop and Start Project
Failed the inspection. Nothing major though, just need to replace wheel bearings. I was worried they would have issues with the structure but they didn't find anything wrong. Will try and get new bearings today, fit tonight and try again tomorrow.
Re: GV10 Stop and Start Project
Got the bearings sorted and re-inspected. I'm now road legal.
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Re: GV10 Stop and Start Project
Good deal! Now you can move on to the next step.
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