Topic: 55 RDE-17, 25 hp, Power Head O-rings, etc – Page 4

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July 10, 2018 at 1:21 am #79298
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FYI, Barry is NOT going to be at Tomahawk.

quote Richard A. White:

Might I suggest, that you contact Barry and see if he is going as I am pretty sure he would bring your order to you..

The blues are from the early 70’s I think here is the photo:

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July 10, 2018 at 1:22 am #79299
fisherman6
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For my pressure tester I used a piece of aluminum round bar stock. I threaded it for 3/8-16 on one end with a step for an O-ring. I drilled a hole thru the center. Drilled and tapped for a 0-15psi pressure gauge in the end opposite the 3/8-16 thread and a cross hole drilled and tapped for a Schrader valve. I have used it with a bicycle pump, but prefer regulated compressed air. I’ll try to post pics again soon. For some reason it isn’t working right now.
-Ben

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July 10, 2018 at 3:06 am #79308
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Ben, I found this one on this site.
I was thinking "bicycle pump" just to be sure
I didn’t over pressurize the LU and blow a seal out!

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July 10, 2018 at 1:10 pm #79321
wyo307
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Looking great so far! If you run into anything that is broken and don’t have the parts shoot me a message, I have a bunch of misc parts laying around from when I rebuilt mine. I just need to paint mine and it is good to go. Runs great though!
July 10, 2018 at 2:33 pm #79324
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Thanks for the offer. No idea what "hard parts" I might need yet.
It didn’t come with a tiller handle, but then again, I don’t have
a boat big enough to test it on, lol.
I do have a 56 Evinrude Big Twin 35 hp with a tiller to borrow,
if it fits.
Bunch of parts are now degreased, so time to acquire paint from
somewhere, and start sandblasting.

quote Wyo307:

Looking great so far! If you run into anything that is broken and don’t have the parts shoot me a message, I have a bunch of misc parts laying around from when I rebuilt mine. I just need to paint mine and it is good to go. Runs great though!

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July 10, 2018 at 2:42 pm #79326
RICHARD A. WHITE
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Use walnut shells….

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July 10, 2018 at 3:57 pm #79328
fisherman6
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quote Buccaneer:

Ben, I found this one on this site.
I was thinking “bicycle pump” just to be sure
I didn’t over pressurize the LU and blow a seal out!

Buc,
That’s my tester. 😉 I either use a pressure regulator, or only pump up the compressor tank to 10 or 12psi when i use my tester. That way I dont overdo it.
-Ben

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July 10, 2018 at 5:06 pm #79330
RICHARD A. WHITE
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Oh if mine only looked that good 🙁

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July 10, 2018 at 8:57 pm #79349
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Just don’t be fooled by faulty gage set ups…I am not criticizing home made stuff, I have had plenty of Stevens testers show false leakage in the gearcase, when the true problem was a gage issue, hose, valve etc…
I guess what I am saying is that if the gear lube comes out without showing signs of water, I would probably just refill and run it…Needless to say, I would change gear lube frequently to ensure all is well. Running it "as is" will give you a chance to make sure the clutch dog is OK as well…
Needless to say, if the lube shows signs of water, then you should pressure test to find the actual problem before resealing…
Oftentimes test equipment that was designed to help us, ends up confusing us with false readings/wrong conclusions….
July 10, 2018 at 9:33 pm #79350
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Sounds like good logic Fleetwin.
Making a pressure tester is on my "list". I would think it would
be handy also when you know you have a leak, but not sure
where. Haven’t tried draining the LU yet. Clean and sandblaster
some parts this morning. All afternoon has been mowing and
tending gardens. 🙁
Thanks.

quote fleetwin:

Just don’t be fooled by faulty gage set ups…I am not criticizing home made stuff, I have had plenty of Stevens testers show false leakage in the gearcase, when the true problem was a gage issue, hose, valve etc…
I guess what I am saying is that if the gear lube comes out without showing signs of water, I would probably just refill and run it…Needless to say, I would change gear lube frequently to ensure all is well. Running it “as is” will give you a chance to make sure the clutch dog is OK as well…
Needless to say, if the lube shows signs of water, then you should pressure test to find the actual problem before resealing…
Oftentimes test equipment that was designed to help us, ends up confusing us with false readings/wrong conclusions….

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