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It is suppose to idle higher when out of the water. When in the water back pressure from exhaust will bring the idle down. When u adjust idle u are suppose to do it in the water.i would google year and model and see what idle rpm should be.
Load up shifting cables w grease at motor side , you should change out fuel filter since you ran it ,on engine , since boat was sitting , maybe do a second gear lube change , see if your bottom end is sealed , piece of mind , you could use an old school dwell meter to match your tack run accuracy
Your doing good for no experience and I’ll give you all the credit for getting out there and doing it. But some things you really need a manual for adjustment specs. I would be getting a manual for that specific outboard. It would eliminate any guess work.
I came across another BassCat just like yours yesterday at a local tournament. Compared to this guy your year-with obstructions such as moving, etc-is a lot shorter time span than he had restoring his. And he didn't have to cut the deck and do stringers, or a lot of the harder stuff you did. Took him 2 1/2 years and mostly what he did was mount another outboard, redo the console and dash, rewire, new pumps, recover the seats, and did a super finish on the hull. There were quite a few of the older fishemen looking over that Cat, seems to be a favorite wherever it goes he said. Don't beat yourself up about anything. It's nearly done, it's yours, it's paid for, it'll do the job. Nice boat.
Good stuff. Restored a tin boat recently, stumbling through the process just like you. Don’t know that I could have shared that with the keyboard experts out there. Bravo.
I know you want the cat fixed an over with so you could go an start winning tournaments but I hate it’s getting fixed! I love watching you figure stuff out an fix stuff on this boat! I’m surely going to be sad😔but maybe you will buy another an work on it…maybe 😉
i got that exact switch panel in my boat and they work well, but be carefull while manipulating the switches, the connecting pins in the back are just press fitted in the switch casing (plastic) and if you plug/unplug them too much, they will start moving and the wiggle is enough to cause the connector pins to sink in the casing, causing the rocker switch to jam in one position... I learned that the hard way unfortunatly
Awesome dude. This is amazing. Your dedication and technical improvement is admirable dude. so many people would have given up by now. I like the variety of content. keep it up dude and screw the haters bro
As a 150 XR6 owner for about a decade now, I'd say that's pretty close. I would think 1250-1350 would be about right. I'd go with it if it shifts okay on the water and theirs no loud clunking noises 👍
I guess you figured it out but On Those tachs you usually have to adjust the turn switch on the back so it knows how many cylinders are hitting. A 2cyl rpm is gonna be way different than a 3,4, 6, 8 cyl rpm etc
Same here on mine. I just figured his gauge is still off a little. And it's out of the water too. So that's letting it bump up quite a bit. The boat is definitely useable now though!
Maybe do like lives or a post on insta story with problems then you can get quick responses because alot of the problems you've come across are just little ones that need a little experienced guidance
My non-professional opinion? You’ve got a cheap aftermarket tach and that’s as good as you’re going to get. Your motor is probably, from the sound of it, idling around 800-900 rpm. Drop the coin for an OEM for top quality aftermarket tach.
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I agree with rowdybroomsticks. I've had a Mariner Mag 3/ same as an XR6 for many years & it idles around 1200-1300 on muffs in the yard.
It is suppose to idle higher when out of the water. When in the water back pressure from exhaust will bring the idle down. When u adjust idle u are suppose to do it in the water.i would google year and model and see what idle rpm should be.
Needs to be around 700 to 800 in neutral and 650 to 700 in gear. Look on the flywheel cover and it will tell you.
Load up shifting cables w grease at motor side , you should change out fuel filter since you ran it ,on engine , since boat was sitting , maybe do a second gear lube change , see if your bottom end is sealed , piece of mind , you could use an old school dwell meter to match your tack run accuracy
I like the boat refurbishments. 👍🏻👍🏻
Your doing good for no experience and I’ll give you all the credit for getting out there and doing it. But some things you really need a manual for adjustment specs. I would be getting a manual for that specific outboard. It would eliminate any guess work.
Dial on the back refers to the number of cylinders on the motor. You'll want to move it to whichever position corresponds to 6 cylinders
I came across another BassCat just like yours yesterday at a local tournament.
Compared to this guy your year-with obstructions such as moving, etc-is a lot shorter time span than he had restoring his. And he didn't have to cut the deck and do stringers, or a lot of the harder stuff you did. Took him 2 1/2 years and mostly what he did was mount another outboard, redo the console and dash, rewire, new pumps, recover the seats, and did a super finish on the hull.
There were quite a few of the older fishemen looking over that Cat, seems to be a favorite wherever it goes he said.
Don't beat yourself up about anything. It's nearly done, it's yours, it's paid for, it'll do the job. Nice boat.
I did exactly what you did with your old light socket. Soldered in new wires right at the base and it works fine. Really enjoy the series!
Good stuff. Restored a tin boat recently, stumbling through the process just like you. Don’t know that I could have shared that with the keyboard experts out there. Bravo.
That looks about right being out of the water.install your tach and you are good to go. Congrats on getting her back together.
I enjoy the restoration progress and your problem solving and creativity. Great content
I know you want the cat fixed an over with so you could go an start winning tournaments but I hate it’s getting fixed! I love watching you figure stuff out an fix stuff on this boat! I’m surely going to be sad😔but maybe you will buy another an work on it…maybe 😉
It idles higher out of the water because there is no back pressure on the exhaust, the engine exhausts under the water applying proper back pressure.
Also, there is some great led options for nav lights, LED strips that sticks to the hull, very bright and easy to install
More fishing…………….plus More fishing, especially with the Bass Cat. Great videos! I really appreciate them. God Bless.
Nice job....keep up the good work!!!
Idle on mine is 900 to 1000 on muffs. 800 in water with exhaust back pressure. 700 or so in gear at idle.
im really looking into getting my first boat this summer.. thanks for the vids
i got that exact switch panel in my boat and they work well, but be carefull while manipulating the switches, the connecting pins in the back are just press fitted in the switch casing (plastic) and if you plug/unplug them too much, they will start moving and the wiggle is enough to cause the connector pins to sink in the casing, causing the rocker switch to jam in one position... I learned that the hard way unfortunatly
Future content should include the wedding planning and some videos starring Rachel!!!
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Awesome dude. This is amazing. Your dedication and technical improvement is admirable dude. so many people would have given up by now. I like the variety of content. keep it up dude and screw the haters bro
As a 150 XR6 owner for about a decade now, I'd say that's pretty close. I would think 1250-1350 would be about right. I'd go with it if it shifts okay on the water and theirs no loud clunking noises 👍
Take it out in the water an see what the tach says then adjust from there.
It’s right when you put it in water the RPMs should drop, but you are idling little bit high
U could put some interior lights on one of those switches
"Too loose and facing the wrong way" "Its got way too much play moving up and down" - Thats what she said
Are your nav lights a 3 way switch for anchor and driving mode?
I have that same exact motor you have mine doesn’t pee hard at idle but when I get going it’s pretty good. Just wondering if yours runs the same?
I guess you figured it out but On Those tachs you usually have to adjust the turn switch on the back so it knows how many cylinders are hitting. A 2cyl rpm is gonna be way different than a 3,4, 6, 8 cyl rpm etc
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Where did you get that panel from? I need to buy one for my boat if you can send the link that would be great! Hope to hear back from you!
Out of the water mine idles around 1100
Same here on mine. I just figured his gauge is still off a little. And it's out of the water too. So that's letting it bump up quite a bit. The boat is definitely useable now though!
Go back to your electric jet and move the outport above the waterline
Your tach looks right too me
It sounds like the rpm is about right just adjust the tach again
Should idle around 700 rpm
Maybe do like lives or a post on insta story with problems then you can get quick responses because alot of the problems you've come across are just little ones that need a little experienced guidance
My 225 Yamaha idles at 850rpms
You would be way ahead to buy even a cheap repair manual to help guide you along.
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My non-professional opinion? You’ve got a cheap aftermarket tach and that’s as good as you’re going to get. Your motor is probably, from the sound of it, idling around 800-900 rpm. Drop the coin for an OEM for top quality aftermarket tach.
You RPM should be 700 600 in gear
mine idels at 1000
You will need a horn
I don’t understand why your telling us not to get mad at your content? Lol
What?