bronzebogen
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Hey all, I've owned several boats over the years and have done a couple impeller replacements, carb rebuilds, etc. on smaller outboards (15hp and 25 hp respectively) but have never dove in to one this big...
I recently acquired a 1983 18' steel fishing boat with a 140TRLCNB J0144650 on it. The old timer who owned it seemed to have cared for it pretty well, plugs and wires look new, all the hoses look newer, stainless steel fuel tank, newish prop. He last ran it in 2011.
I'm going to be using it for family outings so I want to tackle any issues that may arise before they do.
Where do I start?
Water pump rebuild kit, carb rebuild, spray some Marvel mystery oil in the cylinders are what I've been told before I even try to start it...
Anyone know any particular quirks on this engine I need to watch out for? I'd hate to screw something up on the first time starting it...
Thanks in advance!
I recently acquired a 1983 18' steel fishing boat with a 140TRLCNB J0144650 on it. The old timer who owned it seemed to have cared for it pretty well, plugs and wires look new, all the hoses look newer, stainless steel fuel tank, newish prop. He last ran it in 2011.
I'm going to be using it for family outings so I want to tackle any issues that may arise before they do.
Where do I start?
Water pump rebuild kit, carb rebuild, spray some Marvel mystery oil in the cylinders are what I've been told before I even try to start it...
Anyone know any particular quirks on this engine I need to watch out for? I'd hate to screw something up on the first time starting it...
Thanks in advance!