Moderator: Jim Walsh
Hey Ken:Ken Coit wrote: It works! Removed carb and found a dry float bowl even after adding fuel to tank and opening valve. Cleaned out every passage I could, made sure float valve was working (I think it was stuck shut), gave everything a shot of WD40 for good measure and reassembled. Made sure fuel was flowing from line to carb (low fuel in tank with a slightly tilted engine can cause problems here). Opened high and low speed jets to 1 turn each. She fired up rather quickly and settled down to running. Running in the barrel, I only got rough settings of the jets; high speed is 1/2 turn open and low speed is 1/4 turn open. Starts quickly and runs quietly. For 50 years old, I'd say that's pretty good. Owner to pick up soon, before it doesn't start again.
I created a set of notes for the owner. If anyone cares to have them, send an email. BTW, there is an Antique Outboard Motor Club; check it out at the link below. I have an idea they also discuss engines.
Keep on sailing,
Ken Coit, ND7N
CD/14 #538
CD/36 #84 Parfait
Hailing Port: Raleigh, NC
Sailing from: Beaufort, NC