I just returned from a trip to Florida, so I haven't been able to get much progress made on the boat. However, I did finally get my fuel tank in as well as all of the line and hookups. After cleaning the carb and replacing the spark plugs, fuel lines, and water pump I was able to add fuel and try the motor. I tried and tried until I thought my shoulder was going to kill me, but the motor just wouldn't even try to start. I verified that it was getting fuel and then spent some time trying to verify that I was getting a spark. I started to worry that the coils/powerpack may need replacing, but then noticed that I lacked a tight connection between the fuel line and tank which allowed a little air into the line. I made some modifications and got the connections to seat a little tighter which gave me the fuel pressure that I needed. I gave the pull rope a few more yanks and was about to give up when she finally cranked. In my excited stupor I forgot to adjust the choke or idle adjustment and let her die, but once I did she started on the very next pull. I'm happy to report that after nearly 10 years of sitting in a barn the old Johnny purrs like a kitty. I let her run for a bit and everything appears to be running smooth. Good news!
Now if I can get some weather this week I'll get her out on the water for a test drive.
Almost forgot... I also managed to get the transducer mounted using the cutting board mounting plate. (Thanks tinboats!)
Now if I can get some weather this week I'll get her out on the water for a test drive.
Almost forgot... I also managed to get the transducer mounted using the cutting board mounting plate. (Thanks tinboats!)
