I am in the midst of rebuilding a late 60's vintage 20 hp carb. the kit came with a hair spring for the needle valve. However the exploded parts diagram for the engine does not show it. I do see it on a 3HP diagram. My issue is I have lost the spring. My question is do I need it?
I am faced with the need to ship a Volvo MD 2 C. It is a complete Engine with rev. / reduction gear. I need the weight spec. I did find an on line Manual but it had no weight spec that I could find.
I would like to put a 10 hp on my 1960 Chetek glued plywood lapstrake runabout. Is this engine suitable. The boat weighs around 800# and is similar to a Thompson of that vintge. Also a question about "hithrust" is this just a prop. or does it involve different gearing and prop clearance as in a...
Dumb Question.. how is rhe ste
Dumb Question.. how is rhe steering supposed to work? On this install it doesn't. It looks as though the steering shaft should rotate in the shaft tube. The cable doesn't seem to want to separate from the shaft and the steering wheel is frozen so I am not able to...
I have recently acquired an 18
I have recently acquired an 18 ft Chetek Glued plywood lapstrake runabout. Built in the early 60's. In looking at what I can find of the history of the Chetek boat co. It seems they built for Montgomery ward. Does anyone know what size motor would have been...
I have a 20 HP OB that needs a
I have a 20 HP OB that needs a new Ignition switch. I see them on line but need to know if the engine has electronic Ignition. It is electric start but looks like it has a magneto.
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what do folks recommend. I hav
what do folks recommend. I have a 1967 20 HP Johnson. The Factory manual covers all models / sizes. Seems a lot. the after market covers all 2 cyl. motors. So which is most appropriate to an Outboard novice. I have auto and machinery repair experience but no OB...
I am interested in opinions on
I am interested in opinions on a homelite grand prix 4 cycle engine. 55 HP. It is for sale and fits my needs size wise. But Homelite does not have a great reputation. so any Info will be appreciated.