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thegr8david

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I'm new to outboards. I had this outboard given to me as I like working on small engines and I thought it would be a fun project.
I recently bought a new float for the carb that I think will work. I have spark and compression. I still have to go through the fuel tank to be sure it's clean and check the fuel cap to make sure it's venting.
I am learning about this outboard but am finding little on line about it, it's basically a Gale Buccaneer 3D10G.
For now I just want to see if I can get it running then bring it back to it's formal glory.
I'm hoping you folks will be able to give me some direction and answer question I have along the way.
So first is the "WATER FLUSH" port, what does the plug look like for this port, a threaded plug or a flat head screw/bolt? Photo attached
I do have the side covers for the motor but they are removed for the photo.
 
thegr8david said:
I'm new to outboards. I had this outboard given to me as I like working on small engines and I thought it would be a fun project.
I recently bought a new float for the carb that I think will work. I have spark and compression. I still have to go through the fuel tank to be sure it's clean and check the fuel cap to make sure it's venting.
I am learning about this outboard but am finding little on line about it, it's basically a Gale Buccaneer 3D10G.
For now I just want to see if I can get it running then bring it back to it's formal glory.
I'm hoping you folks will be able to give me some direction and answer question I have along the way.
So first is the "WATER FLUSH" port, what does the plug look like for this port, a threaded plug or a flat head screw/bolt? Photo attached
I do have the side covers for the motor but they are removed for the photo.
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I have a 1949 - 1950 Hiawatha or a SeaKing 3 hp, (Gale produced like your Elto) its buried and I cant see that side of the lower unit. I'll see if get a picture of it, maybe this weekend..
 
That picture doesn't look just right---I don't see any threads in the hole. Anyhoo, without going out to the shop to confirm, I believe it is a 1/8 NPT (tapered pipe threads) plug with screwdriver slot, I have about 10 of those motors.
 
Thanks so much for the conformation. And yes the hole is threaded.
So what was this hole intended for, running the motor out of the water?
I dumped a little fuel in the carb last night and give it a crank, it's firing!
I'll wait until I have the fuel system is complete before getting it into a barrel of water and firing up.
I checked the water pump last night, a slight bit of wear but should pump water just fine.
 
The hole is for rinsing the cooling system after running in salt water. It does not have to be running for the flushing operation but should be in a normal upright operating position.
 
Alrighty then, I'll only be running in fresh water so I guess this doesn't apply to me.
Thanks for the direction, it's a learning curve for me.
 
I tried starting the motor a few days ago. Finally got it to run a few second up to 5 seconds at a time only. I stopped as the cylinder was getting pretty hot. I spent some time with it yesterday and checked the water pump which is working excellent, just need to get the motor running long enough to get the water pumping.
Had an issue with the throttle being to loose, found I'm missing a part but I found a work around.
The only thing that is still bothering me is the float valve is not completely sealing and stopping the fuel flow, it still letting fuel weep into the the bowl and overflow. Some time ago I did purchase a a carb kit DI-591500 from discount marine but it has the wrong float valve, it's too short. Any ideas as to where I can get the proper float valve for my carburetor?
Thanks
 
After spending some more time on the carb today, I got it running. I run it for about 5 minutes or so then it run out of gas, I didn't have much mixed for it. But it ran!
Still would like to replace the float valve, it's in need.
 
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