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  1. LaqueRatt

    Are Impellers Unique?

    "Yep, pump needs to be lower than water to prime" I'd have never guessed that. Guess never too old to learn something new. Now I just need to learn how to adjust the carb.
  2. LaqueRatt

    14 HP McCulloch Question

    Is there any info out there on how to dial in the carb? I watched a few youtube vids, but they were pretty generic. I'd like to hook up a dwell tach to the motor but am at a loss where to pick up power from. Can I just use a spare car battery you think?
  3. LaqueRatt

    No Water - How Long?

    How long is too long is longer than 1 minute anyway! I guess these are some pretty stout motors. Think I got real lucky. She's pumping water and I'm stoked to get it out on the water.
  4. LaqueRatt

    14 HP McCulloch Question

    Wow what a nice guy that Brian is. He told me everything could ever want to know and then some. Said he wasn't surprised my impellers survived running dry for a little while. That they are a very good design that almost never fail. Fired up on 3 pulls and started spewing water right away. I just...
  5. LaqueRatt

    Are Impellers Unique?

    Looks like I got lucky. She's pumping water! I'd have never guessed the water needed to be so deep. Figured if the intake was submerged it would take in water. Fired up on the 3rd pull and started spitting out water. Lots of it. Many thanks for the support and tolerating my noob questions.
  6. LaqueRatt

    Are Impellers Unique?

    How does one match these up? I'd guess the ID would have to be right for sure, but also I'm not so sure that couldn't be reworked by a determined individual. What are they made out of, plastic?
  7. LaqueRatt

    14 HP McCulloch Question

    Thank You Admiral Flying Scott! I'll give Brian a try.
  8. LaqueRatt

    Are Impellers Unique?

    Thanks for the link, I'll try to get a hold of the guy. Does he sell parts? The motor is a 14 HP '66 Sears by McCulloch. Was well taken care of until I got a hold of it.
  9. LaqueRatt

    Are Impellers Unique?

    Sorry if this isn't the proper forum, but this isn't an engine repair question really. I just wonder if anyone has ever been able to make an impeller work that wasn't designed for their specific motor? If I take mine out and measure it, is it possible I could find something close and maybe make...
  10. LaqueRatt

    14 HP McCulloch Question

    I've been to both sites and so far haven't had any luck. Surely somebody must have tried to make another impeller work haven't they? Are they all so unique that they can't be made to work? I've never even seen one. Are they made of rubber? Seems strange to me that an impeller in you car's water...
  11. LaqueRatt

    No Water - How Long?

    I'm new to boating. We had them when I was a kid, but that was a long time ago. I was using a big commercial garbage can on wheels, but it leaked real bad around the lift bar on the side. I caulked it up and it seemed OK, but then the caulking blew out. Took me about a half hour to get it...
  12. LaqueRatt

    14 HP McCulloch Question

    The impellers seem to be unavailable. Has anybody been able to adapt another one to fit?
  13. LaqueRatt

    No Water - How Long?

    Think I really messed up. How long can an outboard run with no water without damaging it? Accidentally let my barrel get low and ran for about a min, maybe a little less.
  14. LaqueRatt

    14 HP McCulloch Question

    I'm ashamed to admit I may have killed this motor. Water in the test barrel kept leaking out. Having trouble starting it. Finally she roared to life and I turned the hose on. After about 30 secs to 1 min I realized it was taking too long to cover the water inlet and I shut it off. Once water...
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