Would you install the kit yourself ?----Do you know that the gear to drive the pump is on the crankshaft ?-----Major work and paying the shop to install a system would scare you !
Local marina also has the sign " no fueling from jerry cans allowed" at the ramp.----Now some would accuse the marina of wanting to scam folks with high price of fuel.-----In fact it might have to to with insurance , gasoline handling act.---Fueling a boat is not the same as topping up the...
The 70 HP models have orange wires from the CDI unit.-----The 55 and 60 HP motors have the blue wire.----When you post the wrong information how can you expect correct answers !
No that is not a ground.-----The orange wire from the CDI / amplifier goes there !----The metal strap is the ground.----And I do not believe you have a 70 HP motor either.-----Perhaps a 1968 / 69 model 55 HP or a 1970 / 71 model 60 HP.
The rubber friction disc drives the wheels and not the auger.----I do not believe the friction disc can even drive the auger.----Too much load and that disc would slip.-----Old and simple drive concept that was on the Ariens machines 50 years ago.
Heard on the marine radio 15 years ago , same trip I think.------" Joe I found some gas at $1.10 / liter.-------You know for the last 3 weeks we haven't needed 2 motel rooms each night.---This boating is affordable "
Just use google-----dahmer marine struts-----I think you can find replacements.----Likely need new struts , props and shafts.----Not hard to get this stuff in my opinion.
About 15 years ago I stopped at a marina for fuel.----Diesel for the 38' sailboat I was delivering was $35.----A 43' powerboat pulled in for fuel.----Nearly $700 for them.----One of the crew was not steady on his feet after a day on the water.------Talked to the owner and he said.-----" We keep...
Post #5 indicates that engine might not be original.-------If you are not worried about the hrs and materials that might go into this project than go for it.-----A 40 HP outboard would also move it for cruising.----Many folks cruise 100's of miles every year on sailboats that are in the 6 mile...
Many boats in Ontario stay in the water all winter.------But you have to make sure that the ice eaters / bubbler are checked on a regular basis.-----Or equip these things with alarms.
The impeller blocks water flow to the motor when it is not turning !-------And cooling water is discharged to the exhaust when motor is running.-----If there is no water in the engine the exhaust will come out the thermostat hole if that is open.
