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thevanwizard
New member
Username: thevanwizard
Post Number: 1
Registered: 08-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, August 29, 2004 - 03:45 pm: | 
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hi all i am new to this so here goes i have just recently brought a boat (17ft fibreglass)i have no idea what it is the engine is in the middle and is a stuart turner and is blue how do i tell what model it is ? it also has some sort of electronic ignition on it (looks aftermarket)but all the wires are every where anyone drawings of how to wire the ignition up also i was told to run water through it when running trying to start it today with no joy got water to go through from hose pipe and noticed it leaking from a plate behind the large wheel (looks like a pulley)can this be repaired with gasket sealer the one in the tube all help and replies MOST GREATLY recived |
peterogborne
Senior Member
Username: peterogborne
Post Number: 204
Registered: 09-2002
| | Posted on Monday, August 30, 2004 - 08:00 am: |
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For a start .....look at the name plate or has it gone? |
thevanwizard
New member
Username: thevanwizard
Post Number: 2
Registered: 08-2004
| | Posted on Monday, August 30, 2004 - 08:08 am: |
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just been and doubled checked there is no name plate |
peterogborne
Senior Member
Username: peterogborne
Post Number: 205
Registered: 09-2002
| | Posted on Monday, August 30, 2004 - 07:21 pm: |
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OK ...next give us a description of the engine , number of cylinders, bore size,carburetor type.Does it have a reversing gearbox or does it have a reduction gearbox. |
thevanwizard
New member
Username: thevanwizard
Post Number: 3
Registered: 08-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 31, 2004 - 02:56 am: |
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it has a reversing gear box as for the rest i have no idea it looks the blue one here http://www.oldmarineengine.com/history/Stuart/stuart_marine_engines.htm
but without the long bar across the top |
peterogborne
Senior Member
Username: peterogborne
Post Number: 206
Registered: 09-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 31, 2004 - 07:15 am: |
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If it is the same as the one pictured it is a P55M. Is it fitted with a Dynastart [ combined starter motor and dynamo]? |
timmulvey
Senior Member
Username: timmulvey
Post Number: 107
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 31, 2004 - 07:42 am: |
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There is usually a name plate with engine no. on the engine and on the gearbox.
I'll send you a wiring diagram for the dynastart. |
David Pickop
Visitor
| | Posted on Friday, September 03, 2004 - 09:22 am: |
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If you have any pictures we will try and help. sounds like the P6 single or P66 twin cylinder
there should be 2 oval brass plates 1 on the engine barrel 1 on the gearbox. this will identify the engine type and serial number.
we have the history for every engine that Stuart Turner ever built and most parts.
David FairwaysMarine |
thevanwizard
Member
Username: thevanwizard
Post Number: 4
Registered: 08-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, September 09, 2004 - 06:18 pm: |
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i have found a plate under the engine on boat floor looks like it has fell of it says P 5 M if this is any help |
timmulvey
Senior Member
Username: timmulvey
Post Number: 110
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, September 11, 2004 - 06:53 am: |
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Doesn't matter - the wiring diagram I sent you will be OK
You previously mentioned a leak from a plate behind tha large wheel. I presume you mean the flywheel - if so, then it would be the Water Jacket Cover Plate - its oval in shape with Stuart usually cast into it. Undo the two sdcrews thru its centre and remove it together with the retaining plate inside. Clean it up and then refit using new sealant. While its off inspect the inside of the water jacket and remove any loose rust lying inside. Don't let the water jacket dry out for too long. Refit the same day. Good luck. Better to run fresh water thru the engine at the end of each run - the rust is much finer and will do less damage when its idle. |
Jennifer OD
Visitor
| | Posted on Thursday, October 07, 2004 - 06:36 am: |
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Hi.We have purchased a Townson 28 keeler yacht.She comes with a 10HP Stuart Turner petrol engine.I have a mechanic friend who is advising us on the engine.However I am wondering if there is anyone in Wellington, NZ who knows Stuart Turner engines to advise us on maintainence and its "quirks" etc.If you are such a person please post a reply here and maybe we can get touch.Any advice from anywhere is welcome. |
timmulvey
Senior Member
Username: timmulvey
Post Number: 117
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Friday, October 08, 2004 - 04:00 pm: |
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I suggest you do a search on this Discussion Board on "Stuart". You will also find a link on one of the messages about how to download a manual.
There are two guys in NZ with Stuarts who have posted messages on this Board. You will probably work it out from reading the postings - but if not, meail me. |
