Recent content by barnicaljohn77

I bet your heart missed a beat when you dropped it !

I agree, it could be a number of things, so I'm going to service it as comprehensively as I can. New gaskets and jets included. The carb is already clean , but I'll do it again. I always had Seagulls in the past, and usually the problem in recent years was the change in fuel, or breakdown of...

Many thanks Milgrip, you've answered my question. I did not my realize there was solder involved. I am determined to get this motor running right.

I'm considering replacing the idle mixture screw on my Honda 2.3 carburetter,( no .6 on the drawing). Can anyone tell me the best way without damaging it? Thanks.

Thanks to all of you. But I'm still a bit mystified with this idle mixture screw though. I accept that it's set by Honda when built, but the screw on mine seems very tight, and I don't want to force it, but the spring behind it is loose. Doesn't seem logical really, surely the spring is...

Thanks Bouba, I think I will have to strip it down again and check as you say for air leaks. I'm ordering new jets and gaskets today. Hopefully in a week or so I can try it again. I'll post the outcome .

Thanks Boathook, I did clean the jets, and the float looks alright. But I'm still mystified as the engine won't run on any revs, idling , or at speed, without choke. I will put in New jets and try that.

My engine will only run with the choke fully out whether at idle or at cruising revs. I've cleaned it thoroughly without solving the problem.I have a couple of questions someone may have an answer for; At cruising revs, does the fuel supply bypass the mixture screw? ( and slow running jet )...

Thanks everyone. ( the keels are bolted on ,so can be easily removed).. An afterthought...with either epoxy or galvanising; would sacrificial anodes be any good?

I have metal keels on my Alouette,,which have always been a problem. I used 2coats of polyester resin originally, after having them blasted clean . Then antifoul on top.It lasted for years. But now I'm considering having them galvanised. Is there any downside to this? Thanks, B.

Hi Tom, apologies for not seeing your post until now. I have an Alouette 18 at present. I also have a small book which lists it. I'll find the book and also take some photos to post on the forum .

Looking for a silver century plus( clutch drive) to use as a 2nd emergency engine.

Hello ! I have a triple keel Allouette 18, a little day sailer I use in the solent. The keels individually weigh around 35 to 40 kgs( steel bolted plate) The centre one which is most of the length of the boat is only 6-8 mm thick and is approx. 250-275mm deep and suffers from rust the most. My...