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Forum: Off Topic 08-18-2012, 04:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,345
Posted By Monkey Butler
I will keep her in my prayers. May I ask her name?

I will keep her in my prayers. May I ask her name?
Forum: Repairs 08-15-2012, 09:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 187
Posted By Monkey Butler
Well if you haven't figured it out already... ...

Well if you haven't figured it out already...

I have an electric solenoid on mine that releases the pressure when the truck is in reverse. I plugged my Mighty Vac tool which can also create...
Forum: Repairs 08-12-2012, 04:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,778
Posted By Monkey Butler
Sounds like a stroke of genius about using the...

Sounds like a stroke of genius about using the bolts taht way. I did something sililar to pop the powerhead off of my old Yamaha.

It's certainly less drastic than cutting a window in the...
Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted 08-12-2012, 12:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 730
Posted By Monkey Butler
Definitely not worth travelling from your twenty....

Definitely not worth travelling from your twenty.

I enjoy talking boats and on the rare occasion I actually have some personal knowledge I'm always glad to share.

I didn't realize you were in...
Forum: General 08-12-2012, 11:15 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,924
Posted By Monkey Butler
Great RWilson, can't wait to meet you!

Great RWilson, can't wait to meet you!
Forum: General 08-12-2012, 11:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 302
Posted By Monkey Butler
Ferm, Check your PM's. I don't know...

Ferm,

Check your PM's.

I don't know if this is going to be cost effective to rebuild but I don't think I want to take a chance on the crank. There are a bunch of small (1/8" to 3/16") rust...
Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted 08-12-2012, 10:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 730
Posted By Monkey Butler
Oh yeah, couple of other things about the motors....

Oh yeah, couple of other things about the motors. Plain steel shift ro is prone to rust out. Ask if they have been replaced with stainless. The tilt tube and tiller arm are plain steel too. and can...
Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted 08-12-2012, 08:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 730
Posted By Monkey Butler
The biggest problems I see are that if the motor...

The biggest problems I see are that if the motor needs a tilt unit you can count on breaking a bunch of bolt trying to get it off so if you are not good at drilling, tapping/Helicoil yourself then...
Forum: Off Topic 08-10-2012, 11:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,561
Posted By Monkey Butler
Best post on this forum in a long, long time! ...

Best post on this forum in a long, long time!

It's midnite here but I think I'll go do a few more things in the garage before I turn in.
Forum: General 08-09-2012, 05:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 302
Posted By Monkey Butler
Ferm, It is fuel injected and looks just...

Ferm,

It is fuel injected and looks just like the OX66, just no O2 sensor from what I can tell.

I've decided to get the motor no matter what. It would be a swap for some stuff I am owed. I'm...
Forum: General 08-09-2012, 01:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 302
Posted By Monkey Butler
Opinions on Yamaha Vx250

I find a lot of people saying that the 250HP OX66 motors are the best but what about the non OX66? Are they just as good?

I'm looking at a 2000 Vx250 that is in pieces and needs a head, two...
Forum: Repairs 08-07-2012, 11:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,778
Posted By Monkey Butler
Okay, I might be talking out the wrong orifice...

Okay, I might be talking out the wrong orifice here but this is more ancient history than modern science.

The key is to use wooden wedges and wait.

Why?

Wood will expand and contract...
Forum: Off Topic 08-05-2012, 12:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 436
Posted By Monkey Butler
Ferm, both morors turn easy enough and the reeds...

Ferm, both morors turn easy enough and the reeds are all there and no signs of welding on the block. Thanks for the good advice.

Destroyer, hopefully my pal can get his looking as good as yours....
Forum: Off Topic 08-05-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,696
Posted By Monkey Butler
I realize that there is someone who designed that...

I realize that there is someone who designed that and you build what he drew but I had trouble following simple plans to build a chikken coop. It was so bad the chikkens didn't even want to go in it....
Forum: General 08-04-2012, 04:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 751
Posted By Monkey Butler
You sure 'bout 'dat? I think mine, and most...

You sure 'bout 'dat?

I think mine, and most switches I've seen are off in the middle, and up or down can be auto or on. One sure way to find out is try all three positions (gawd, that don't sound...
Forum: Off Topic 08-04-2012, 02:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 426
Posted By Monkey Butler
Sad thing is I was saying to myself "Hey, the...

Sad thing is I was saying to myself "Hey, the second engine, the blue one, that looks like a BL-2" before he even said it.

The Boston & Maine owned 4 of them I think. I custom painted a couple of...
Forum: General 07-30-2012, 01:57 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,924
Posted By Monkey Butler
Wonder what she will think if an 18' Great White...

Wonder what she will think if an 18' Great White shows up looking for a seal for a snack.
Forum: General 07-30-2012, 10:51 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,924
Posted By Monkey Butler
Tuna would still be around but to target them you...

Tuna would still be around but to target them you will want to head to Stellwagen bank which is a little bit of a run.

Stellwagen is also great place to whale watch.
Forum: Off Topic 07-28-2012, 10:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 497
Posted By Monkey Butler
Very nice.

Very nice.
Forum: General 07-27-2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,924
Posted By Monkey Butler
Holy Crap! If they are that cheep I might...

Holy Crap!

If they are that cheep I might even buy one for you MJ!
Forum: General 07-27-2012, 11:53 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,924
Posted By Monkey Butler
If you plan on staying a bit look for some place...

If you plan on staying a bit look for some place in Bourne maybe. They have several good beaches and ramps and if you are staying in the town you can get a temp beach/ramp sticker and be just like...
Forum: General 07-27-2012, 11:50 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,924
Posted By Monkey Butler
I am definitely IN. Bassett's has shelter...

I am definitely IN.

Bassett's has shelter if we need it and you can acccess the beach there in any conditions. The sand is a narrow strip at high tide and much of the island is poison ivy but it...
Forum: Off Topic 07-27-2012, 11:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 436
Posted By Monkey Butler
Well, we bought the pair. $1200 for both...

Well, we bought the pair.

$1200 for both motors, no props and one does need a tilt/trim unit. The good news is they were fresh water form Lake George in NY so not a lot of corrosion.

They...
Forum: Off Topic 07-25-2012, 09:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 436
Posted By Monkey Butler
here is a pic: ...

here is a pic:

http://www.monkeybutler.com/w/200jo.jpg
Forum: Off Topic 07-25-2012, 09:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 436
Posted By Monkey Butler
Thx Ferm, I hoped you would chime in. ...

Thx Ferm, I hoped you would chime in.

What's the biggie with the '86 motors that you want to see newer powerheads and how likely is that to happen?

Details are kind of sketchy at this point...
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