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by Oyster 49
Tue Dec 13, 2022 4:04 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Fuel pipe manufacture
Replies: 13
Views: 14014

Re: Fuel pipe manufacture

UPDATE: Scott parts have now closed, the 7/16 x 19 spigots and nuts in brass can be bought here:
https://www.vintagecarparts.co.uk/produ ... and-nipple
by Oyster 49
Sat Nov 12, 2022 7:44 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: Identify the stamp on the skeg of SD102??
Replies: 10
Views: 8650

Re: Identify the stamp on the skeg of SD102??

That’s the stamp used by the ministry inspector. Indicates an original gearbox for sure.
by Oyster 49
Wed Jul 20, 2022 7:20 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: Favorite Tank Paint in your Neck of the Woods
Replies: 9
Views: 7151

Re: Favorite Tank Paint in your Neck of the Woods

One thing to note re using 2 pack rattle cans. The hardener is highly toxic, and this paint should only be used with a air fed mask in a proper spray booth with extraction.
by Oyster 49
Wed Jul 20, 2022 7:18 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: SD2380.13.
Replies: 8
Views: 6788

Re: SD2380.13.

Hugz is back! Where have you been? :P
by Oyster 49
Sat Jul 16, 2022 10:21 am
Forum: Help
Topic: Favorite Tank Paint in your Neck of the Woods
Replies: 9
Views: 7151

Re: Favorite Tank Paint in your Neck of the Woods

To clean out the tank, I do the following start with soaking with kerosene (Paraffin in the UK) after that drain and fill will a caustic soda solution. After that put a handful of clean pea gravel in and shake, shake, shake. Remove the gravel and inspect, repeat if required. For paint simoniz tough ...
by Oyster 49
Wed Jun 15, 2022 8:00 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: Identify the stamp on the skeg of SD102??
Replies: 10
Views: 8650

Re: Identify the stamp on the skeg of SD102??

There is no such thing as a "Navy model"

Any better photos of the stamp?
by Oyster 49
Tue May 31, 2022 11:51 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Racing Boat?
Replies: 2
Views: 4511

Re: Racing Boat?

Charles L would like that :lol:
by Oyster 49
Tue May 31, 2022 11:50 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Mallard-Coventry Apex
Replies: 4
Views: 5511

Re: Mallard-Coventry Apex

Which model are you looking for?
by Oyster 49
Tue Apr 19, 2022 11:37 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Something happened
Replies: 40
Views: 42858

Re: Something happened

Don't put grease in the lower unit, it will result in little or no lubrication to the gears and pinion bush. If you put 140 grade oil in and fill it to just below the level of the prop shaft it will be fine. It’s a special gearbox grease (00/000) for open and closed gearboxes in industrial use. It’...
by Oyster 49
Mon Mar 07, 2022 6:07 pm
Forum: Other Old Outboards (Non-Seagulls)
Topic: B.M.B. Britannia
Replies: 1
Views: 4838

Re: B.M.B. Britannia

Yes, that rotating plate is there to assist starting, by reducing exhaust back pressure.

Quite an interesting bit of engineering for its day the BMB outboard leg. first used in the early 1930s.
by Oyster 49
Thu Feb 10, 2022 5:08 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Outboards for Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 5322

Re: Outboards for Sale

Hi I'd be interested in the 40, PM sent.
by Oyster 49
Wed Feb 09, 2022 8:04 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: Steel Head and Base Plates
Replies: 6
Views: 8080

Re: Steel Head and Base Plates

Nice job 8)
by Oyster 49
Wed Feb 09, 2022 2:11 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: Steel Head and Base Plates
Replies: 6
Views: 8080

Re: Steel Head and Base Plates

Like your blog of the LS strip. Yes, the water jackets do corrode a lot if used in salt and not washed out after every use. The steel studs react with the heads and cases. Tip welding and machining will bring them back of course.
by Oyster 49
Tue Feb 08, 2022 11:22 am
Forum: Help
Topic: Steel Head and Base Plates
Replies: 6
Views: 8080

Re: Steel Head and Base Plates

The steel plates are used between cylinder and crank case, and also as a head gasket. These were fitted to the little 40 engines only, so early F, (Only a few known) FV, FVP and LS engines in particular. As Charles mentions below, its always best to state your engine serial number, so we know exactl...