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@fixitfaster 17 күн бұрын
Eh, ....cut up? Are you quitting
@Keithsbrokenboats 17 күн бұрын
No I have put to much into it to quit now.
@fixitfaster 17 күн бұрын
Great.... thought you were giving up 😂
@mikeyunderhill114 18 күн бұрын
You’re very watchable Keith. Love your content
@Keithsbrokenboats 18 күн бұрын
@@mikeyunderhill114 Thanks 👍
@mikeyunderhill114 18 күн бұрын
Nice angle grinder 😉
@Keithsbrokenboats 18 күн бұрын
@@mikeyunderhill114 I should have mentioned it. I will next time 👍
@mikeyunderhill114 18 күн бұрын
@@Keithsbrokenboats Now that you mention it yes I should have had acknowledgement😂
@fixitfaster 19 күн бұрын
Following you closely Man. I'm doing a very similar job on an 18ft Searay... similar layout (floors...wood rot...fuel tank) except for cabin . Haven't got to the engine much yet... hope I don't have as much as you did on that. Thanks again for sharing your valuable time.
@Keithsbrokenboats 19 күн бұрын
@@fixitfaster Thanks. A lot of what I’m doing will be a new experience for me. If I can show how I do it and it helps someone else that’s good 👍
@fixitfaster 19 күн бұрын
Yacht, narrow boat or slow boat....Def not an option for a power boat.
@Keithsbrokenboats 19 күн бұрын
@@fixitfaster I agree
@jeremysparks4570 23 күн бұрын
Never put oil under your main bearings
@Keithsbrokenboats 23 күн бұрын
@@jeremysparks4570 that’s what I was taught 30 years ago by an old man who had built engines for years. I’m interested to know your opinion on why you shouldn’t. 👍
@fixitfaster 25 күн бұрын
Great ,useful videos,,,,thanks a lot for sharing.
@Keithsbrokenboats 25 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching 👍
@paulmorrison1821 26 күн бұрын
Don't know if any good for you but I have a very good Mercruiser manual. Can photo any pages for you if you like?
@Keithsbrokenboats 26 күн бұрын
I have one now thanks for the offer though. If you check out my other posts you follow the rebuild and see the engine running. All I have to do now is the rest of the boat. Thanks for watching my post 👍
@paulmorrison1821 26 күн бұрын
Great, I'll keep following your progress.... I'm restoring an old Searay myself with a very similar engine... best of luck.
@Keithsbrokenboats 26 күн бұрын
@@paulmorrison1821 where about in the world are you?
@paulmorrison1821 25 күн бұрын
I'm next door in Cork, Ireland.... will boat over and visit when I'm finished the ⛵
@bigredinfinity3126 26 күн бұрын
cost is prohibitive maybe make a hybrid so when crusing you can use a small electric motor then when you need speed use the engine install a buck boost to help charge the battery
@Keithsbrokenboats 26 күн бұрын
@@bigredinfinity3126 unfortunately it all comes down to cost. I got the boat for free and I don’t have loads of money to throw at. As I save a bit I can spend a bit. I will be doing all the work myself to try and make it a good usable boat. It was always intended to be a restoration project with what was originally in the boat. I thought the original question asked was very interesting and worth a look at. Thanks for your comment I really appreciate any input from anyone who watches my posts. Thanks 👍
@clarkfinlay78 28 күн бұрын
Have you looked at Silent Yachts they run on a reasonable number of panels
@Keithsbrokenboats 28 күн бұрын
@@clarkfinlay78 Yes I have and I would love one. I have about 2 square meters that I could put solar panels on
@javelinXH992 29 күн бұрын
One significant problem a solar powered boat would have would be winter. With poor weather and short days, you would not get much power to the batteries, so not many miles could be gained (I.e. none!). You’d definitely need your old boat motor as well. Summer river or canal cruising should be doable though on just electric. My car has a 100kw motor (about 136 hp) and a 50 kWh battery. They are quite compact units, so could be fitted in addition to a standard marine engine. Used battery packs go for about £3000 to £4000, so it is not cheap, but not crazy either. The combo will do about 140 miles at motorway speeds, not sure what that could do on water. There is also the additional engineering to allow both drivetrains to access the same prop shaft to consider. Might google this to see if anyone has already had a go, I find the engineering challenge involved is intriguing.
@jayvette75 Ай бұрын
Yes 460 FORD block// Steel head with an aluminum block! Terrible headgasket combo
@Keithsbrokenboats Ай бұрын
I think this engine is known as half a 460
@dennissytsma3561 Ай бұрын
Use marine grade wire for any new work. I like to solder my electrical connections and use two coats of paintable electrical insulation followed by two wraps of electrical tape. The fuel tank ground wire is really important. Your video is good duration and talking points. cheers.
@javelinXH992 Ай бұрын
As you are an electrician, would you ever consider converting a boat to solar and battery power?
@Keithsbrokenboats 29 күн бұрын
Hi Please check out my latest post for an answer to your question 👍
@Keithsbrokenboats Ай бұрын
Sorry about the sound Not sure what happened to it
@edgarbumblefoot7467 Ай бұрын
Well done, great camera work and explanation. This is really helping me out with my mercruiser 470!
@Keithsbrokenboats Ай бұрын
I’m really glad that it is helpful. Thanks for watching my videos 👍
@anthonymoosebrugger3031 Ай бұрын
Very helpful video! I’m actually having issues with the starter solenoid that you reference in the video. Where did the wires on the small terminals go to and from??
@Keithsbrokenboats Ай бұрын
On mine one comes from the start position on the key. The other goes to earth. Mine is a standard solenoid. There are two types of solenoid filled to this engine. The standard and a switch one. The switch one uses the mounting plate as an earth and the second wire goes to the ignition coil live side I think.
@81mrlz Ай бұрын
test it under load on the water and at different rpm then you get all the demons and real symptoms and errors from the engine. What they show is only the first test😂
@Keithsbrokenboats Ай бұрын
Yes I will when I get it all back together. But you want to see the state of the rest of the boat 👍
@mikedavis2566 Ай бұрын
well thanks for the explanation, I replace the water pump in that 3.7 and just hook up the engine with water to heat exchanger and overheating problems, got be that thermostat or air in the system, The engine purrs. but I got find why that closed system is over heating.
@Keithsbrokenboats Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching my video 👍 Good luck finding your problem. Cheers the face where the manifold meets the header tank.
@woodystreeservicePNW 2 ай бұрын
Been slowly fixing up a old 88 bluewater cuddy
@Keithsbrokenboats 2 ай бұрын
I would love to see some pictures Message me via Facebook
@woodystreeservicePNW Ай бұрын
@Keithsbrokenboats what's ur Facebook? I got the boat put new points and condenser on it and it fired right up took it out 5 times Ober the course of the past month or so then I just took it out yesterday it fired right up it was idling for about 3 minutes then just died and wouldn't restart at all..
@Keithsbrokenboats Ай бұрын
my Facebook page is called Keith’s Broken Boats I’m a Facebook novice so have a go at messaging me please. It would be a good experiment for me.
@jimcatanzaro7808 2 ай бұрын
Good old ford 460 1/2 most 1974 ford 460 parts will fit like head gaskets heads engine parts like valves lifters and aluminum heads Some guys even put them in cars the Chevy th 350 th400 trans will fit it with a Chevy bell housing be nice in a mini cooper the biggest 4cy u can get with 250lb of tourqe
@Keithsbrokenboats 2 ай бұрын
Yes the push rods I bought were for a Ford 460. Thanks for your comment 👍
@danielhinkle7855 2 ай бұрын
Good job again Keith. Going to do my pump now that you have done this for us. Were you able to locate gauze fo the other tube?
@Keithsbrokenboats 2 ай бұрын
No Still looking. Let me know if you find any. They might be easier to find over there. 👍
@Keithsbrokenboats 2 ай бұрын
Keep me posted 👍
@stuartbailey9941 2 ай бұрын
Brain picking time please! Engine started easily and ran smoothly after new points and condenser. However it has now started running rough on start-up, but then would run OK after a couple of 3/4 throttle revs, nice and smooth. Thought it could be dirt in the carb so stripped and carb repair kit installed - gaskets, needle valve, mixture screw, accelerator pump plunger. It wouldn't start so put the old parts back. Still wont start. Have you any ideas why it started running rough but cleared after a couple of revs and what to check for no start please. Thanks in advance. Regards.
@Keithsbrokenboats 2 ай бұрын
Running rough on start up could be a faulty choke (is yours an automatic choke. I’m having issues with mine). You need to check your getting fuel into the carburettor. Take the top off and give the throttle linkage 3 to 4 pumps, you should see fuel squirting out the jets into the primary barrels. You will need to hold the choke open to see down into the barrels when you do this. Idle needles need to be turned in so they just touch the seat and then backed out 2.5 to 3 turns. Lots of small passage ways inside the carburettor that could be blocked. When you had it in bits did you blow everything out with compressed air? Let me know if this is any help.
@stuartbailey9941 2 ай бұрын
@@Keithsbrokenboats Hi Keith. Many thanks for that, lots to check. Didn't think of the idle so will give that a go. When it ran rough it sounded like too much fuel - ie choke stuck on (yes it's automatic) and there was fuel dripping into the carb from under the choke flap when the engine was stopped, which initially led me to believe faulty float/needle valve. However it's still doing it with new parts and seems to come from a point much higher than the float chamber. Finally could you tell me how many turns out you have the mixture screw please. Thanks again for your help to date, I'll keep you informed with progress. It's really odd as it started and ran OK at first. Thanks again
@Keithsbrokenboats 2 ай бұрын
I had my mixture screws out 2.5 turns Sounds like you have a needle valve issue if the fuel is coming out in between the air horn and carburettor body
@stuartbailey9941 2 ай бұрын
@@Keithsbrokenboats Thanks for your reply. I thought needle valve but I've just replaced it. However I'll strip it back and check. Also think I may have a faulty coil - the + wire is 12.6v but drops to 9.6v when connected. Coil resistance 2.6 ohms. Ah well, the investigation proceeds! It's really odd as it ran beautifully after the new impeller, but gradually got worse and worse until now. I'll let you know progress. Thanks again. All the best.
@robnewman6101 2 ай бұрын
I use to play a DK Computer Game called Castle Explorer. 1996.
@robnewman6101 2 ай бұрын
Oh yeah. Another thing! The Medievals were Police-less. No Constabulary either. No Emergency Services to help you with situations back then, Centuries Ago. Can you imagine that?! No 999 Number Call.
@Keithsbrokenboats 2 ай бұрын
No phone to ring it on either
@robnewman6101 2 ай бұрын
Correct.
@stuartbailey9941 2 ай бұрын
I'd never even noticed it! Thanks for pointing this out, could save a breakdown at sea. Regards.
@Keithsbrokenboats 2 ай бұрын
Glad you found it useful 👍
@stuartbailey9941 2 ай бұрын
Beautifully explained, now I understand how it actually works and it is obviously worth checking. What seals the end plates to prevent leakage - I didn't see any gasket? Many thanks for posting, your videos are really helping me to understand my engine.
@Keithsbrokenboats 2 ай бұрын
The end plates are sealed with a rubber gasket which looks exactly the same as the end plate. I should have mentioned and showed it. Thanks for your interest and comments. They are very encouraging and make me want to get on with the next bit. I’m waiting for parts at the moment
@stuartbailey9941 2 ай бұрын
@@Keithsbrokenboats Great thanks very much. A item to be checked for bits of the impellor as the bulk of it was welded to the sides of the A drive inlet area. Ah, the things we do for relaxation! Thanks again, kind regards.
@Keithsbrokenboats 2 ай бұрын
I know mind you if you saw what I did for a job you would probably understand my need for tinkering with my own junk
@robnewman6101 2 ай бұрын
Oh yeah! Ive just remembered. There was so little beauty in the Medievals Periods. So much Suffering! How ever could you Survive yourself in a Century Period Time like those?!
@Keithsbrokenboats 2 ай бұрын
I don’t think I would manage. When you think what they had to do just in day to day life and planning season in advance just to provide food amazing
@robnewman6101 2 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@robnewman6101 2 ай бұрын
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@stuartbailey9941 2 ай бұрын
Great video as always Keith. I've got mine running and it is smooth and revs no probs, but I am getting black exhaust smoke. Oil is uncontaminated, water pumps OK. Any ideas please?
@Keithsbrokenboats 2 ай бұрын
I’m led to believe that black smoke is unburnt fuel (it is with diesel engines not sure with petrol) So check your flame arrester is clean not blocked.
@stuartbailey9941 2 ай бұрын
@@Keithsbrokenboats Thanks for that keith; so the next question is of course, where is the flame arrester? Have I missed it on your videos? Thanks in advance.
@Keithsbrokenboats 2 ай бұрын
The flame arrestor is fitted to the top of the carburettor it looks like an aluminium air filter. I the video of me starting the engine you can see me talking it off to look down into the carburettor.
@stuartbailey9941 2 ай бұрын
@@Keithsbrokenboats Thank you very much. As soon as it stops raining I'll go and check it. Kind regards
@jb243wp 2 ай бұрын
Big job mate to restore it.. I had the same Signature hull years ago it was called a 2250L, it had a 200ph Merc Black Max when I bought it, I blew that up, and then put a 200 four stroke Zuki on it. They are a good bay boat, not really suited for offshore, big swell.. Funnily enough it was nearly a 23ft boat but I thought it only had the capability of a 19ft boat, as it use porpoise badly. They are extremely light in the front bow section, throw in a heap of anchor chain, that will accommodate that lol.. Or trim tabs will fix also. I'll keep an eye on your restoration. Cheers 🍻
@Keithsbrokenboats 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the information. Do you have any pictures of your boat that you could send me via my Facebook page so I see what to aim for
@danielhinkle7855 3 ай бұрын
Another very informative vid. Thanks.
@Keithsbrokenboats 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 👍
@user-xe6tc5xi4h 3 ай бұрын
I have a 78 searay sedan bridge with 2 mercruiser 470s. Upgrade to alternator, 4 barrel carb and 4” manifolds
@Keithsbrokenboats 3 ай бұрын
Sounds very nice Thanks for watching my video
@user-xe6tc5xi4h 3 ай бұрын
@@Keithsbrokenboats love your videos, keep em up!
@Keithsbrokenboats 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Daniel
@danielhinkle7855 3 ай бұрын
Once again great informational and how to do it. Inspiration to people who do this work them selves.
@HerbZilla 3 ай бұрын
keith, I just rebuilt the same motor! Got it on a Mirage Cuddy Cabin Boat. Let me know if you have any questions.
@Keithsbrokenboats 3 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot, it’s good to have a network of knowledge to fall back when it all hits the fan.
@danielhinkle7855 3 ай бұрын
Your show-and-tell is very well done. Good stuff. Thanks.
@Keithsbrokenboats 3 ай бұрын
@@danielhinkle7855 Thanks I now have a Facebook page called Keith’s Broken Boats as well as the channel for better lines of communication
@HerbZilla 3 ай бұрын
You sure love Nipping, you little nipping nipper
@Keithsbrokenboats 3 ай бұрын
I now have a Facebook page for this project called Keith’s Broken Boats. So if you want to contact me you can.
@ratflinkk 3 ай бұрын
Hey Keith I would like to echo the others in as your videos were informative. I have recently bought a boat with a 3.7 in it and all I am keeping is the engine. May not even keep the exhaust on the engine either. I am going to try to swap it into an old jeep I have. You would be welcome to the rest of it, outdrive prop gimbal all the "boat stuff" Shipping might be prohibitive??? as I live in the US, Oklahoma to be exact. I dont know much on how you would contact me. let me know on here if I need to do something else. Keep up the good work. I enjoy your content. Thanks.
@Keithsbrokenboats 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment Sounds like you have an interesting project. Most people normally take car engines and try to fit them into boats. I’m trying to set up a Facebook page for the channel and when I do it will be a better line of communication. It will also let people share their projects. Thanks again 👍
@woodystreeservicePNW 3 ай бұрын
Dude thank you. so glad i found your videos im currently trying to fix a fuel leak where the hard line goes into the carb
@Keithsbrokenboats 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@woodystreeservicePNW 3 ай бұрын
I just got a 19ft bluewater with this 3.7l 470
@Keithsbrokenboats 3 ай бұрын
Well done I’m going to set up a Facebook page for the channel, when it’s up and running maybe you could share your project on it Thanks 👍
@woodystreeservicePNW 3 ай бұрын
@Keithsbrokenboats yeah for sure I'm making a video right now about the leaking fuel line and setting the points
@danielhinkle7855 3 ай бұрын
This is a bummer Keith. I have met with similar from time to time, frustrating to say the very least.. These 3.7 vids of yours have given inspiration to work on mine. Have a Beer about it and try to relax. Please PM with an address as I wish to send you something in the mail.
@Keithsbrokenboats 3 ай бұрын
Thanks I will do. Not sure how to private message you on you tube but I will find a way of contacting you
@Keithsbrokenboats 3 ай бұрын
Hi I have now set up a Facebook page called Keith’s Broken Boats. Message me via this page for a better line of communication 👍
@larrypell8250 3 ай бұрын
Keith, don't give up. You inspired me with my project. I've got a 1979 boat with the same engine. I've done a total engine brake down because it was all locked up due to water damage. You have really helped me. Remember where there is will there is a way. I'm pretty sure that most all of your followers are with me on this. Things have a way of working out when you believe in something. We're counting on you my friend.
@Keithsbrokenboats 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for your support When things start going wrong a bit of encouragement goes a long way 👍
@frosalt1990 3 ай бұрын
Your videos have helped so much with my rebuild of my engine. Happy to pay it forward. I've got some of the parts you need. Like for sure the power steering. All you got to take care of is the shipping. Let me see what I have when I get home find a way to contact me.
@Keithsbrokenboats 3 ай бұрын
Wow thanks very much for that. I think I have found a steering unit in the UK which could be the start of things taking a turn for the better. Thanks for the support.
@frosalt1990 3 ай бұрын
@@Keithsbrokenboats okay I also have your gimbal housing. I don't have any Rams though
@Keithsbrokenboats 3 ай бұрын
Thanks That is great. If I smash mine I know where to come
@heoef9eo3 3 ай бұрын
Congrats Keith! I never doubted for a moment it wouldn't start!!
@Keithsbrokenboats 3 ай бұрын
Thanks buddy I couldn’t have done it without your help. Giving me the manual really helped
@anthonygascoigne3455 4 ай бұрын
Well done Keith👍, good to see you’ve got the engine going. We can’t wait to see the boat on the water. I’m also pleased to see you had adult supervision while you were doing it - even if he didn’t get his hands out of his pockets 😊
@Keithsbrokenboats 4 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@stuartbailey9941 4 ай бұрын
Keith, where did you get your gaskets from please. Thanks.
@Keithsbrokenboats 4 ай бұрын
I ordered them from a company in the USA SBB Sports LCC South Carolina. I found them on EBay. Getting parts was hard trying to find them at a reasonable price
@stuartbailey9941 3 ай бұрын
@@Keithsbrokenboats Great, thanks for that, I'm going to need a new head, water pump and impellor gaskets
@jaggargarcia749 Ай бұрын
Part number
@Keithsbrokenboats Ай бұрын
@@jaggargarcia749 part number for what part please
@stuartbailey9941 4 ай бұрын
I have the same motor also. Overheated by the previous owner so these vids are invaluable. Many thanks for posting.
@Keithsbrokenboats 4 ай бұрын
Good glad they are helpful
@ShameyWamey 4 ай бұрын
Never in doubt you would get it started Keith! Well done 🎉
@Keithsbrokenboats 4 ай бұрын
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