01-21-2004, 03:07 AM
what does the old fuel line look like? if it has 2 or 3 posts then its a jonson if it is a popmetal fitting that slides in and turns its a merc. also it should be painted green on the inside which is another indication of a jonson. if it says ted williams its also a jonson. If its black then its a merc
dont be discouraged if you dont get a steady stream of water you only need a little. if you only get a very small mist with some steam after a few minutes then pull the cover off and put your hands on the head and water jacket of the engine. even after running all day my 10hp I can still touch it momentarily.
those taddle-tales will only put out a little water the majority of it goes down through the lower unit (foot) and out the exaust. those tattle tales are just an indicator and nothing else they rarely tell you HOW good your impellor is just that your getting water
another thing to look at is the pull rope its been sitting for a while and it may be rotted, that will end a good fishing day in a hurry if it happens to break.
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dont be discouraged if you dont get a steady stream of water you only need a little. if you only get a very small mist with some steam after a few minutes then pull the cover off and put your hands on the head and water jacket of the engine. even after running all day my 10hp I can still touch it momentarily.
those taddle-tales will only put out a little water the majority of it goes down through the lower unit (foot) and out the exaust. those tattle tales are just an indicator and nothing else they rarely tell you HOW good your impellor is just that your getting water
another thing to look at is the pull rope its been sitting for a while and it may be rotted, that will end a good fishing day in a hurry if it happens to break.
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