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In trying to replace the gasket (13) under the bearing housing assembly (11), I cracked the bearing housing trying to pry it up and off the drive shaft. It would move about 1/4" and then stuck. Lubed, polished, and cleaned the drive shaft before trying to remove the housing.
Is there a...
I bought this motor from a neighbor knowing it would not run without squeezing the primer bulb. Thought it would be a simple fix. Then it wouldn't even start - neighbor moved to Florida. Got it to start on 1st pull, runs like a top at speed??misses, sputters, coughs, and dies at trolling...