Contact----evinrudeparts.ca----A new crank is available now for a mere $235 as the factory wants to clear them out.------Used to be around $1500 or more.
???----Many older motors suffer from this as well !----They installed an 0-ring at the top to keep water out and grease in.----And later models also used a seal arrangement.-----But the novices and club fisted mechanics often mess up good design. ----I am working on 3 motors like that .---No...
Some WINNER boats were built with a fiberglass structure under the floor.----The one WINNER I did 18' did have a wood transom.-------Wood transoms on that would be an easy fix with some ambition.------Therefor no wood stringers.----Not sure whether a 1971 model like pictured is built that...
They say.-----A boat you buy takes about 10% of it purchase price to operate every year.-----Any qualified shops in that area?-----Plan to maintain overhaul the " go fast " engines yourself?----Priced fuel in your area?----Do you know how much fuel they take at 100 MPH ?
Fact---Many gaskets are indeed porous!----Nature figures out a way for water to work / seep it's way through.-----Water then evaporates and leaves that white deposit.----Since there is no white next to the gasket , can there be any other explanation ?
Many motor suffer this fate.----The way I see it is that motors today will start and run.---Then folks do not service them just because motor runs.-----Never consult a shop to grease the spline / maintain the water pump !
Agreed with the above.---Post your compression numbers.-----What " work " has been done to the motor ?----Did the stalling issue present itself suddenly ?----Has water pump been serviced ?-----Mixing good oil at 50:1 on this motor.
How did this boat run for the son in law last season ?----Or is this a new toy ??-----Pushing the key in OPENS the electric primer valve.-----This valve then squirts fuel directly into the airstream while cranking.-----This wonderful item replaces " choke flappers " of years gone by.----The...
