1952 is Gale 12 hp Power Head

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  • August 26, 2018 at 9:44 pm #10981
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      I took the froze up power head of the Sea King today. Didn’t find any
      signs of rust in the reed box, crankshaft, etc. Too dark to see
      into the spark plug holes! Tried to separate the crankcase from
      the cylinders, but could get no more than a hairline crack between
      the two. Both rod positions were such that I couldn’t remove the rod
      cap from either cylinder. Both pistons seemed "stuck" when I put
      a wood dowel rod in the plug holes and tapped with a hammer.
      Then decided to try air pressure (which never worked for me before).
      I sprayed a bunch of PP Blaster in the plug hole, hooked up the air hose……
      and nothing happened…… for about 30 seconds, then I got a nice "pop"
      and about 1/2" separation between the cylinder and crankcase.
      Still can’t remove either rod cap. Tried air pressure on the other piston,
      but so far nothing has happened after 45 minutes. I have the windows
      open in the house so I can hear in case she "Blows"!
      I tried driving wood shims / wedges between the case and cylinder
      with no luck.
      Any other bright ideas besides "patience"? 😉

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      August 27, 2018 at 1:19 am #81852
      bobw
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        Guess I’d keep working with the PB blaster and the wood wedges. Maybe try some heat on the cylinders?

        Bob

        1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
        1954 Johnson CD-11
        1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
        1958 Johnson QD-19
        1958 Johnson FD-12
        1959 Johnson QD-20

        “Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
        "Every time you remove a broken or seized bolt an angel gets his wings."

        August 27, 2018 at 1:36 am #81857
        bobw
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          Or as my dad taught me many years ago from his days as a mechanic – “judicious use of the torch, liberal amounts of penetrating fluid and copious amounts of patience”. Words to live by in our outboard hobby!!

          Bob

          1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
          1954 Johnson CD-11
          1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
          1958 Johnson QD-19
          1958 Johnson FD-12
          1959 Johnson QD-20

          “Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
          "Every time you remove a broken or seized bolt an angel gets his wings."

          August 27, 2018 at 2:40 pm #81884
          nj-boatbuilder57
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            Others told me about it, but I didn’t believe it until I tried it for myself: PB is wonderful stuff, but nothing beats a 50/50 solution of Automatic Transmission Fluid & Acetone. It will free up darn near anything.

            August 27, 2018 at 3:41 pm #81890
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              NJ, I have a gallon or so, of said mix in a bucket. I only tried on
              some HD power heads that evidently, were beyond all hope!
              Not sure the Gale 12 power head will fit in my bucket. Even if
              it does, I’d need more ATV and Acetone, and / or a bigger bucket!
              I have a free power head, on a non shifting model, to fix one of the two
              shifting models up. Hoping to end up with two shifting models running,
              but time will tell. The Sea King revealed a rusty gear box. Hoping
              the Sea Bee has oil in the gear box instead of rust!
              Thanks!

              quote NJ-boatbuilder57:

              Others told me about it, but I didn’t believe it until I tried it for myself: PB is wonderful stuff, but nothing beats a 50/50 solution of Automatic Transmission Fluid & Acetone. It will free up darn near anything.

              Prepare to be boarded!

              August 29, 2018 at 7:13 pm #81979
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                Hi there, not sure I can ask this, maybe should be in the "wanted" section, but I’ve been following your post and saw that you’re trying to build a shifting 12 hp Sea Bee. I’m desperately looking for a gear housing and shaft for my non shifting motor. If interested in selling the lower parts, please let me know. Regards, Dave

                August 29, 2018 at 9:43 pm #81984
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                  Dave, I sent you an Email.

                  quote Boatdlr:

                  Hi there, not sure I can ask this, maybe should be in the “wanted” section, but I’ve been following your post and saw that you’re trying to build a shifting 12 hp Sea Bee. I’m desperately looking for a gear housing and shaft for my non shifting motor. If interested in selling the lower parts, please let me know. Regards, Dave

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