plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

That is because we have how many members? Someone somewhere has done what you did and even worse. You are now able to pay it forward to another at some tinme.

As for Admin, i know you don't want to hear it but their site their rules.

If i was savvy in the computer world, i would use this site as a model and improve on it.

Barnacles Loc: Northern California

One more note about taking your engine to a mechanic:

Years ago, my Dad (who was a competent mechanic himself) was short on time so he took his old McCulloch to a shop for a new water pump. While waiting for the mechanic to talk to him, he was admiring the shiny new engines.

After the repair, they told him that they had put in a new pump and it was as good as they could make it, but that the old engine was obsolete and on its last legs, and he should start saving for a new one. Because it was so old and obsolete, they wouldn't be able to stand behind it.

Everything worked fine at idle, water pumping OK, the engine seemed happy. He used it for a couple of weeks, never going very far up the river and never running it hard. Finally, he and his buddy headed for a slough a few miles up the river and ran it hard. It had no alarm (as mentioned, it was an old engine) and he was watching where he was going and not looking back at the engine. It overheated and ground to a stop. After about a half hour of floating back downstream, it cooled and he was able to get it started and they limped back to the dock.

Dad pulled the leg off and began trying to figure out what had gone wrong. He found that the mechanic had sabotaged his engine, they'd pinched the water tube between the pump and the power head so that there would be enough water to cool it unless he ran it hard for very long. No, it wasn't an accident, there were tool marks. Dad fixed it himself and used it for another 15 or 20 years, until his health gave out.

At the shop, they'd seen him admiring the new motors and tried to engineer a sales opportunity.

Choose your mechanic wisely! Most of them are honest, but there's always a risk.
You're an outboard mechanic now, Danger! Hone your skills!

Danger25 Loc: Philly/ Cape may New Jersey

Solid advice barnacle....there are some real turds out there...

Foodfisher Loc: SO. Cal coast

X2---boat = break out another thousand.

DozerDave Loc: Port Orchard Wa.

I don’t call myself a mechanic but I’ve done my own mechanic work clear back to when I built my own stingray bicycle because I couldn’t afford to buy a new one. I’ve had upwards of 50 different cars and pick-ups through the years. At one time I had and maintained four semi truck and trailers. I find that the hardest part is in the diagnosis. Once that is accomplished remove and replace isn’t that bad. Especially now with the internet. If you take your time, pay close attention and have patients even all of us can accomplish most tasks. We are all intimidated by the unknown. And we are all confident in what we know. Sometimes we just need a push to realize our abilities...🐟on

Mike-1000 Loc: SE Mn. Between Winona Mn. and LaCrosse Wi.

I get confused re-reading all the great tips what finally fixed it?

Danger25 Loc: Philly/ Cape may New Jersey

Well Mike....seems i had everything put together correctly...but the reason it wasn’t giving me a piss stream was because the plastic “ hose” that goes from water pump to intake in the upper unit wasn’t lining up. Reason being is that i had no idea there was an intake to line up with....and assumed when i recoupled the lower to the upper...whatever needed to fit together would fit together......so after a few guys mentioned the intake..i used a flashlight to find it ( cant really see it way up in the housing) and had a neighbor hold the lower unit while i used a thin piece of wire to line up all the tubes and intakes .

Mike-1000 Loc: SE Mn. Between Winona Mn. and LaCrosse Wi.

Wow I never would have thought of that. No matter you’re on the water again and ahead of summer, go get em!

Danger25 Loc: Philly/ Cape may New Jersey

Yeah Mike...im sure boat mechanics have ways of doing this that im unaware of , but when i lift up the lower unit to slide it back into the upper, all the tubes and shafts and everything sort of dangle down so that you can get the lower on....but nothing lines up that’s supposed to line up.....now i know.

Mike-1000 Loc: SE Mn. Between Winona Mn. and LaCrosse Wi.

HaHa I spent most of my time on Aircraft, Cars and my own outboards

Danger25 Loc: Philly/ Cape may New Jersey

Update...had her out on the Delaware river yesterday...she was purring like a kitten.....i want to thank all you guys (and gals) who offered their expert advice i have come to expect from you all....saved me from who knows how much money and who knows how long without my boat.

Thanks

D

DozerDave Loc: Port Orchard Wa.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Whitey Loc: Southeast ohio

That's awesome Danger stay safe out there 👍