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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
"Old Gold" - 1958 Alumacraft Deep C
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<blockquote data-quote="mgros483" data-source="post: 392497" data-attributes="member: 14360"><p>Just a boring update, I rebuilt the carburetor and the water pump last night so it's fresh and clean for the weekend. </p><p></p><p>Just for anyone contemplating changing a water pump, it's super easy. I have never done it before, and in fact have never even pulled the lower unit off of an outboard. I followed the factory service manual process, but honestly other than disconnecting the shift rod, I probably would have just figured it out on the first try without the manual. So, if you have a new water pump kit sitting in your garage and have been procrastinating it because it sounds difficult (exactly what I was doing up until last night), just do it. It took me 30 minutes, I did it out in my yard, and it was dark by the time I finished and I still got it right. </p><p></p><p>Rebuilding the carb was uneventful. I've done a lot of carb fixing in the past so I knew I had a shoddy float valve. I replaced it as well as pulled apart everything that wasn't under an orifice plug. The only thing that is still bugging me is that my low speed needle is pretty worn. It doesn't have the greatest idle in the world, but it works. I was going to order a new one, but they're $50 each, which I think is crazy. I'll just stick with the worn one until it gets bad enough that I think it's worth dropping a big-face Grant on.</p><p></p><p>Planning on taking it out this weekend then if the weather cooperates, It'll be on to painting next week. </p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/h62q6ArrINc" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/embed/h62q6ArrINc</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mgros483, post: 392497, member: 14360"] Just a boring update, I rebuilt the carburetor and the water pump last night so it's fresh and clean for the weekend. Just for anyone contemplating changing a water pump, it's super easy. I have never done it before, and in fact have never even pulled the lower unit off of an outboard. I followed the factory service manual process, but honestly other than disconnecting the shift rod, I probably would have just figured it out on the first try without the manual. So, if you have a new water pump kit sitting in your garage and have been procrastinating it because it sounds difficult (exactly what I was doing up until last night), just do it. It took me 30 minutes, I did it out in my yard, and it was dark by the time I finished and I still got it right. Rebuilding the carb was uneventful. I've done a lot of carb fixing in the past so I knew I had a shoddy float valve. I replaced it as well as pulled apart everything that wasn't under an orifice plug. The only thing that is still bugging me is that my low speed needle is pretty worn. It doesn't have the greatest idle in the world, but it works. I was going to order a new one, but they're $50 each, which I think is crazy. I'll just stick with the worn one until it gets bad enough that I think it's worth dropping a big-face Grant on. Planning on taking it out this weekend then if the weather cooperates, It'll be on to painting next week. [url]https://www.youtube.com/embed/h62q6ArrINc[/url] [/QUOTE]
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