Nicktarantelli
New member
Hi folks, I recently bought a 1953 Elgin 2hp outboard that I want to use with a 16' aluminium square back canoe.
It is not running just yet. All I have done to it so far is to put in fresh fuel (16/1 gas/oil), take a look at and clean the spark plug (newer looking, not sure of what the gap ought to be), and ensure that the piston is moving.
It turns easily, but does not start. I need a new gasket for the glass fuel bowl (it leaks steadily). I'm not sure of compression (no tester for that), and not sure if it's getting a spark.
Any suggestions as to how to proceed with this?
Thanks!
It is not running just yet. All I have done to it so far is to put in fresh fuel (16/1 gas/oil), take a look at and clean the spark plug (newer looking, not sure of what the gap ought to be), and ensure that the piston is moving.
It turns easily, but does not start. I need a new gasket for the glass fuel bowl (it leaks steadily). I'm not sure of compression (no tester for that), and not sure if it's getting a spark.
Any suggestions as to how to proceed with this?
Thanks!