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1974 eska 5hp

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I just bought a little fish bo

I just bought a little fish boat that came with a 74 eska 5hp. Would anyone have any fuel ratio info? The motor start on the third pull then runs fine at full throttle for about 5-8 min before slowly bogging down and finally dying. I have to wait about 5 min before trying to start it again when it runs again and then repeats the process. Thanks for any help.
 
"make sure vent on fuel cap is

"make sure vent on fuel cap is clear / open as it sounds like a vacum is the cause ,,, air has to get in as fuel is used"
 
You should be running 24/1 cha

You should be running 24/1 chain saw oil in that. AND it does have a water pump to keep the bottom bearing and seal alive. If you would like a book for it e-mail me. And clear that cap vent as advised.
 
I own a 1975 Eska 5.5 HP outboard. It runs on 32:1 gas/oil mix. If you have the original vented gas tank cap, it has a three part construction that can be disassembled to clean to assure you have a good vent hole for the gas feed.
 
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