CD 18 -F winter project

[crosbyman]

started  the winter project  on a  nice 5.5hp  … top cyl 90 psi… bottom one… pia  to  screw the pressure hose so I figure it is ok ….

the good thing is that it is a single line fuel system but for some momentary brain  fog I  assumed it was 2 line….

Magneto  all cleaned up  new ZNONGFADZ  coils installed ,  new  plug cables and boots,   points  look ok  ,… new  condensers  and…..NO SPARKS  🙁

I was certain it was bad coils ( some have been known to be DOA…. 🙁

 

Readjusted  points,   wiped them down with  cleaner and  piece of paper   and   BAM….  HOT SPARKS  🙂  on both plugs

Found no oil in GC  and suspect it was just drained for winter…  shifting and gears   seem fine.   To be  pressure tested and refilled if OK

carb to be done next  and most likely impeller

pics.. and more to follow

 

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• This topic was modified 3 years ago by crosbyman.
• This topic was modified 3 years ago by crosbyman.

[crosbyman]

few more pics

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[Bob Wight]

Good looking motor.   Post a video when you get it fired up.

Bob

1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1955 Johnson QD-16
1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
1957 Evinrude 3022
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."

[aquasonic]

Are those nylon insert nuts on the puller bolts? I’m thinking that they are used as stops to get just the right amount of threads into the flywheel. Looks like a good idea.

Improvise-Adapt-Overcome

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[crosbyman]

yes they are for that purpose after I got tired of trying to have each bolt  at the exact depth to get the balancer level… and not go to deep in the fw 🙂

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[need2fish]

I have 5 CD/Fisherman — they’re incredibly reliable as long as they have clean fuel, sealed gearcases and new water pumps.

My only gripes are 1) when the lower unit spring-loaded clutch on the end of the driveshaft has let glow and 2) when overzealous owners have stripped one or more of the headbolts (as it is really easy to do).

[Tubs]

Looks like someone has already gone through the mag – or was that you?
Tubs

A "Boathouse Repair" is one thats done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.

[crosbyman]

see first post…  yes I replaced everything mag wise

Magneto  all cleaned up  new ZHONGFADZ  coils installed ,  new  plug cables and boots,   points  look ok  ,… new  condensers

and I see I forgot the small C  spring clips on the points !!!     which I will do today !!  🙂

 

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[billw]

ZHONGFADZ . A name you can depend on. But can’t say.

Long live American manufacturing!

[JohnRude]

Keep it coming sire.
Waiting for seals for the early 57 18 Ev so thought I would winterize my 58 John 5.5. Nothing came out but white sludge (motor used once for 30 min. after last refill). So tear down. Pressure test was a lot of air coming out of the exhaust hole. YECHS!
So I will follow your progress.
Finding a seal kit that one can afford AND understand has been a challenge. The last two Peterborough motors I have worked on had Chicago Rawhide seals. This motor started and ran easily AND pumped water. The paper seal under the pump housing was a mess. Maybe that was a problem.
Why are these Sierra and BRP and the #$%.com seals such a problem. They send you enough for five different models but don’t tell you anything about what’s included.

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