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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
14' Semi-V North West Fishing Machine
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<blockquote data-quote="Alex_c" data-source="post: 314673" data-attributes="member: 9587"><p>Well I didn't get any more painting or sealing done...The weather turned to crap so I decided to tackle the leaking upper crankshaft seal on my motor.</p><p></p><p>I got it all buttoned up, as well as cleaned the contacts and fixed the rubber boot on the stop button. Before the rubber stuck out too far and you would have to really push in hard to get the motor to stop and the bad contacts sometimes meant it would cut spark but not enough to fully stop the motor, now a light press and it stops without drama.</p><p></p><p>I cleaned it all up, removed all the controls that were on it, and got rid of the wire splice that ran to the kill switch. Now that the stop button works well I don't think I'll need a kill switch at the switch panel like I had originally planned.</p><p></p><p>I also picked up my wiring, and got a breaker/switch for the battery. It was about $70, but that's worth not causing an electrical fire!</p><p></p><p>Pics are of the motor all cleaned up. Before, everything was covered in fuel/burnt oil so after an hour or so with a rag, toothbrush and a bottle of simple green, it looks pretty sharp.</p><p></p><p>I let the motor run for about 15 mins and no sign of leakage at the seal, but a WOT run once the motor is on the boat will tell whether or not my seal job will be up to snuff.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alex_c, post: 314673, member: 9587"] Well I didn't get any more painting or sealing done...The weather turned to crap so I decided to tackle the leaking upper crankshaft seal on my motor. I got it all buttoned up, as well as cleaned the contacts and fixed the rubber boot on the stop button. Before the rubber stuck out too far and you would have to really push in hard to get the motor to stop and the bad contacts sometimes meant it would cut spark but not enough to fully stop the motor, now a light press and it stops without drama. I cleaned it all up, removed all the controls that were on it, and got rid of the wire splice that ran to the kill switch. Now that the stop button works well I don't think I'll need a kill switch at the switch panel like I had originally planned. I also picked up my wiring, and got a breaker/switch for the battery. It was about $70, but that's worth not causing an electrical fire! Pics are of the motor all cleaned up. Before, everything was covered in fuel/burnt oil so after an hour or so with a rag, toothbrush and a bottle of simple green, it looks pretty sharp. I let the motor run for about 15 mins and no sign of leakage at the seal, but a WOT run once the motor is on the boat will tell whether or not my seal job will be up to snuff. [/QUOTE]
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