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by Shamba
Sun Jul 23, 2017 6:27 am
Forum: Help
Topic: GFP 40+ starts but won't get going
Replies: 53
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Re: GFP 40+ starts but won't get going

by Shamba
Sun Jul 23, 2017 6:22 am
Forum: Help
Topic: GFP 40+ starts but won't get going
Replies: 53
Views: 69674

Re: GFP 40+ starts but won't get going

Will post video when I figure out how to load a .mov
by Shamba
Sun Jul 23, 2017 6:20 am
Forum: Help
Topic: GFP 40+ starts but won't get going
Replies: 53
Views: 69674

Re: GFP 40+ starts but won't get going

Woo hoo. All working. Apologies for the long wait. Other projects intervened. Problem was that the woodruff key had fallen from its slot on reassembly and the timing was proper out. After an age of tweaking the timing to no avail I finally had a look and the key was just sitting there. As soon as it...
by Shamba
Thu Feb 04, 2016 7:04 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: GFP 40+ starts but won't get going
Replies: 53
Views: 69674

Re: GFP 40+ starts but won't get going

That offset spanner works a treat. So far reassembly has gone well the hardest part being getting the exhaust lined up to allow the little screw into the block casting back in.

However that done I'm now into cleaning and assembly of the fuel and ignition systems.

Steve - feeling optimistic!
by Shamba
Sun Jan 31, 2016 11:01 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: GFP 40+ starts but won't get going
Replies: 53
Views: 69674

Re: GFP 40+ starts but won't get going

Aha! I will. Thanks.
by Shamba
Sun Jan 31, 2016 8:27 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: GFP 40+ starts but won't get going
Replies: 53
Views: 69674

Re: GFP 40+ starts but won't get going

Photos of rings etc
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And the exhaust port and water port
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Crud is now clear to the extent that I can blow through easily

Steve
by Shamba
Sun Jan 31, 2016 8:19 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: GFP 40+ starts but won't get going
Replies: 53
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Re: GFP 40+ starts but won't get going

Actually I'm in and all was self evident. Fasteners were not seized and so it came to bits okay. Exhaust needed heat but came off eventually. Biggest challenge was the prop leg bolt between the propshaft tube and the exhaust. A real challenge to get a spanner onto! Rings look bright and shiny. No br...
by Shamba
Sun Jan 31, 2016 6:22 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: GFP 40+ starts but won't get going
Replies: 53
Views: 69674

Re: GFP 40+ starts but won't get going

Tried the back flush and as predicted got soaked. So now planning on pulling the barrel after a day or so soaking in penetrating oil. When I do so I'll post pics of the rings to see if they need replacing. Order of work is 1) separate power head from transmission (exhaust stays with power head) then...
by Shamba
Wed Jan 27, 2016 3:26 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: GFP 40+ starts but won't get going
Replies: 53
Views: 69674

Re: GFP 40+ starts but won't get going

Thanks for all the tips. I'll have a go at this tonight and the next few evenings. Its just so unpleasant out there at the moment.... "...not to bend and break the bit, or you will have all sorts of hassle getting it out"...sounds like the voice of experience speaking :-) I will post photo...
by Shamba
Tue Jan 26, 2016 9:15 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: GFP 40+ starts but won't get going
Replies: 53
Views: 69674

Re: GFP 40+ starts but won't get going

RTV it is then. I was thinking about some "dentistry" with a Dremel-like tool for cleaning out the water jacket galleries. I assume that a masonry bit works by whacking the crud with the spade like tip without any real risk of drilling the casting?

Steve
by Shamba
Mon Jan 25, 2016 11:33 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: GFP 40+ starts but won't get going
Replies: 53
Views: 69674

Re: GFP 40+ starts but won't get going

He he. Yes I was trying to make one on the cheap. Truth be told I didn't even consider or research doing it any other way as that's what I've always done with ht leads (never had a seagull before though). Live and learn. Speaking of which, RTV on the head gasket? Really? That's a bit unexpected. It ...
by Shamba
Mon Jan 25, 2016 9:29 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: GFP 40+ starts but won't get going
Replies: 53
Views: 69674

Re: GFP 40+ starts but won't get going

Success. That happened exactly as described
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Allowing me to assemble a new ht lead thus
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Thanks guys. Couldn't have done it without you 8)
by Shamba
Mon Jan 25, 2016 7:12 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: GFP 40+ starts but won't get going
Replies: 53
Views: 69674

Re: GFP 40+ starts but won't get going

Fantastic. Thanks guys. I'll keep you posted on progress.

Steve
by Shamba
Mon Jan 25, 2016 6:49 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: GFP 40+ starts but won't get going
Replies: 53
Views: 69674

Re: GFP 40+ starts but won't get going

Not a lot of progress to report I'm afraid but I thought I'd share what there is. This is the sort of crud I've been digging out IMG_2243[1].JPG and as you can see there are now some visible cooling galleries, although I think I have a way to go before they're clear. IMG_2245[1].JPG My next question...
by Shamba
Fri Jan 15, 2016 1:15 am
Forum: Help
Topic: GFP 40+ starts but won't get going
Replies: 53
Views: 69674

Re: GFP 40+ starts but won't get going

I did take the jet out to clean it with carb cleaner spray Charles and wonder if I did more harm than good. I also took the float bowl off and squirted cleaner up through the jet (throttle slide removed) with the carb in situ and it shot through. I wondered about an air leak as I was getting some ba...