1st '05 175 Ficht is ALIVE!

[ajv00303]

Got the Stb engine started.
Primed the oil system, wasn't easy. Wound up using a brake-bleeder tool.
Was able to get the oil flowing all the way through the engine back to the tank.
Filled the engine mounted fuel filter and primed w/ the bulb.

Have to say the engine started a lot easier than I anticipated.
After it cranked a few times it started, smoked a bit as I thought it would.
After a few seconds I rev'd it a little and it cleared right out. Idled around 600RPM.
No lights on the System Check Gauge.
I was monitoring the oil return; not sure how much should be coming back to the tank at idle.
No noticeable smoke.....was concerned if it was using oil! No lights on gauge so I'm assuming all is well!

https://youtu.be/St0rtdgwE0g

 

[William01]

Take a fine tip marker or ball point pen and mark the oil level on the oil tank, as you use the boat you can see if you are using oil. In the meantime you should probably premix your oil/fuel until you are sure you are using oil. If the oil system is working fine and you’ve been running mixed fuel then you will have to clean the spark plugs.