Hello everyone,
First may I apologise for my ignorance. My teenage years were spent in much larger vessels with stern drives.
I recently purchased a small 12' boat with the above engine that needed "some repair". As I'm familiar with small 2 stroke engines I overhauled the carburettor. The impeller was broken so after a quick online search I replaced it. Gearbox oil has the slightest trace of water contamination which I assume is normal for a contraption its age.
Imagine my surprise when I primed and choked it and started first pull! The engine runs well with good throttle response when tested in my bin full of water. I just have a few questions.
It works well in forward and neutral but there's no reverse gear. Is this normal?
Are there any special maintenance requirements for an engine this old? It will have a fairly easy life in fresh water.
High octane fuel with synthetic 2 stroke mix at 50:1 OK? Seems to run well.
What on earth does the troll lever do?
Thanks in advance guys!
First may I apologise for my ignorance. My teenage years were spent in much larger vessels with stern drives.
I recently purchased a small 12' boat with the above engine that needed "some repair". As I'm familiar with small 2 stroke engines I overhauled the carburettor. The impeller was broken so after a quick online search I replaced it. Gearbox oil has the slightest trace of water contamination which I assume is normal for a contraption its age.
Imagine my surprise when I primed and choked it and started first pull! The engine runs well with good throttle response when tested in my bin full of water. I just have a few questions.
It works well in forward and neutral but there's no reverse gear. Is this normal?
Are there any special maintenance requirements for an engine this old? It will have a fairly easy life in fresh water.
High octane fuel with synthetic 2 stroke mix at 50:1 OK? Seems to run well.
What on earth does the troll lever do?
Thanks in advance guys!