Looks like I am stuck with the Boyesen reeds since I just called the seller and he will not accept a exchange or refund at this point, also I am missing a set of reeds from the original package

Fuel recirculation Hoses
 

Can any one please confirmed my recirculation hoses connection ?
Please see the pictures below I simply cannot trust the previous owner at this point for anything.
From the bottom (lower bearing) 1 inch length hose to a T with a check valve connecting up to the Top bearing housing (larger hose)
The little T piece (smaller hose) splits over to the lower intake (cyl 4) and again connected to plain T valve (smaller hose) one side of the T is connected to the check valve on the #4 Cyl the other end of the T connects to nipple on the block #3 Cyl
Number 3 intake connects from check valve directly to #4 Cyl nipple
Number 2 intake connects from check valve directly to #1 Cyl nipple
Number 1 intake connects from check valve directly to #2 Cyl nipple
Reason for me asking the manual shows nothing in regards to the correct connections can some one compare it please ?
Look carefully you can see the blue tie wraps to the check valves
Picture One
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Picture 2
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Anyone ?
 

I have posted the same questions to the pros on other sites so far no has a clue ! Can any one check his or her engine and let me know please ? I basically is hooking it up back exactly how it was but I am not sure if the previous owner did it correctly ? The Seloc and Evinrude manual does mentioned it and clearly states its importance in regards to lube and proper idle however no diagrams showing the proper hookup.
Thanks

What you have there looks correct. Make sure and replace that tee in the line that runs from the bottom to the top though, if the check valve goes bad you can starve the upper bearing of oil.

Thanks Ferm

Boyesen Reeds Question
 

Guys, I fired the motor up in the driveway today , sounds great and starts very easy, problem is she now idles at 3000 RPM with the butterflies completly close and the idle adjustment screw all the way in!
I am currently jetted at .32 for idle and .20 for intermediate
Reason for me asking is Boyesen instructions mentioned on Evinrudes I must reduce the idle jets .5 sizes down and I did not, also I am over jetted currently at .32 hopefully that make sense due to Ferm and I addressing a loading up issue on the old power head which has since blown up and I replace with this new one and I did not downsize on the idle jets
Question is has anyone experience this before? If I reduce the idle jets will this drop my idle rpm's ?

Yes. Chances are it is running pretty lean and will sneeze on you pretty badly when you put it in the water. With the BOYESENS you need to keep it jetted rich as a lean sneeze WILL blow out the BOYESEN reeds(The TDR's don't seem to suffer from this as they are MUCH thicker and made from epoxy). IIRC stock idle jets should be 28's, I would start there and see what she does. Also remember that after break in you will probably need to play with the jets some. I would also swap out your mids for a set of 16's or 14's as the 86 140 carbs were known to be lean in the mid range and would occasionally stall on accel. And run 63's in your mains if the engine was bored.

Ok I will down size the idle to .28 and the mid to .16 and test
Thanks

what mains do you have 62D? as ferm said get the 63's and you are running double oil right. you need to run double oil for the first 25 to 30 hours and no WOT for more than 40 sec on water until you have about 15 to 20 hours.

Ok thanks, my high speed jets are 64d

Double Oil ? Is this 100:1 ? I ran 40:1 for about an hour now the engine at times will not turn with the starter seems tight ? I can however turn it with my hands and she fired right up. I am afraid the motor is locking up on me so should I increase it to 100:1 the rebuild company told me to use 50:1 , I decided to play it safe and run 40:1. Your thoughts ?

if 50:1 is normal, twice the oil is 25:1

25:1 is double oil. I quit double oiling awhile back as I had 2 engines seize up on me from double oiling. Oil burns hotter than gas does and also makes your fuel mixture thicker which causes your engine to lean out under load. It will also cause excess carbon build-up if you don't run some sort of de-carboning additive through the fuel.

Thanks guys, Ferm should I use 40:1 or 25:1 ? I did see some carbon on the plugs from the 40:1 with just under two hours on it ! I am really concerned about the lock up on the engine ?

i'd run 25:1 up to you that's what i've run in all the motors i've rebuilt with never a motor issue.

Help !
 

I install a rebuild power head , during the break 24:1 oil premix , If I run the engine for hours variable throttle the engine runs like it should, shut-off fires right back up , however if I let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes it will not crank period , manually turn the engine my hand tight i can feel it.
Once it cools down from 145 degrees to 120 degrees it fires right up
Question is is this normal ?
I am certainly not overheating since 145 degrees for a block that is just shut-off I have new gauges and senders installed on both starboard and port side of the block , At the time of the shut-off the temp is 130/125 , with the engine off it rises to 135/145 that's when it locks up not even the starter can turn it .
Should I be concerned or this is normal ?

I would be concerned. Who did the build? Sounds to me like somebody didn't check the ring end gap and the rings are sticking once shut off. And 145 is not even remotely hot for one of these engines, IIRC it should be running around 150-160 at idle and then drop off to 100-125 above 3000.

Powerhead Exchange in Tampa ..

They used to do good work, I used to use them as my machine shop as well. Was it Lou you dealt with or Vaughn? I have had some problems with pistons that I got from them in the past though with em sticking for no apparent reason.

It was Vaughn seems like a real nice guy, But its time like this when one is expose , I left a voice mail for him so far no return call ..

yeah sounds like a piston issue from out of round issue. i had that in a 120 i rebuilt it was a bad run of wisco pistons they made them good but lot of extra work.

I hope all is well local guys telling me its alright.
The builder assured me it was one of the best block he worked on in a long time. He does his own boring etc so can't blame the other guy. I can't wait to hear what he has to say, the engine turned freely by hand when he delivered it.
Looks like I have to build my own motor !
Contingency plans in the works maybe ?
I have my old block all strip down ready for a acid bath, re-hone, shave the heads and polish the crank as a backup grab a re-build kit on flea bay and build it myself.
At this point I am still Boating and hoping for the best !

Did Vaughn ever make the engine right for you NYMACK?

Oh yes he did, it was a stuck float on the #3 carb all is now well thanks for asking ..