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    Firestone 2hp 10A130 restoration project

    Thanks for the input. I have another brand of clear coat coming in the mail and will be testing it on the prop and test strips before attempting the final finish on the tank.
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    Firestone 2hp 10A130 restoration project

    Paint anxiety You can see in the photo how the clear coat paint is causing the paint underneath to wrinkle. I am going to try a different brand to see if it makes a difference. in then mean time, I will strip the paint off this propeller yet again. Check out the entire restoration here...
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    Firestone 2hp 10A130 restoration project

    Its really coming together now. The scariest part of the build is the finish on the gas tank. I painted the prop the same antique white as the tank and every time I spray a clear coat on the prop, the paint bubbles up, just like with the test strip I did. Now I need to strip the prop down...
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    Firestone 2hp 10A130 restoration project

    Sorry, the upload of the previous videos were interrupted. Here are the links for the engine assembly. Engine assembly part 1 Engine assembly part 2
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    Firestone 2hp 10A130 restoration project

    It is starting to look like an engine again. Engine assembly part 1 Engine assembly part 2
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    Firestone 2hp 10A130 restoration project

    Carburetor assembly. Shiney! Part 1: Firestone 2hp outboard: Episode 9. Carburetor assembly part 1. - YouTube Part 2: Firestone 2hp outboard: Episode 9. Carburetor assembly part 2. - YouTube
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    Firestone 2hp 10A130 restoration project

    Gaskets! Time to make new gaskets. Also tore down the carburetor completely for repainting. Check out gasket production here: Firestone 2hp outboard: Episode 8 - YouTube
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    Firestone 2hp 10A130 restoration project

    Time to work on the Carburetor. I managed to find an identical carb on ebay. Between the two of them, and a carb kit, I hope to be able to create one fully functioning carb. The lower half of the carb that came with the engine had some pitting where the gas bowl is supposed to seal against...
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    Firestone 2hp 10A130 restoration project

    I decided to test the clear coat a second time. No wrinkling this time. Three light coats, exactly 15 minutes apart. The finish is better than the lacquer and I think the clear coat has better UV protection. Now I am testing the effect of spraying clear coat on the decals for fixing the pigment.
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    Firestone 2hp 10A130 restoration project

    Testing finishes before painting. I was concerned about mixing types of paints and whether or not to use a 'clear coat' or lacquer to fix the decals and then cover the top portion of the gas tank. I created a test strip. The enamel high heat engine paint covered really well over both the high...
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    Firestone 2hp 10A130 restoration project

    Engine block, lower unit and intake manifold get High Heat primer. Next, I rebuild the carburetor and prepare any outward facing bolts for paint.
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    Firestone 2hp 10A130 restoration project

    First coat of primer on the gas tank. I need to wait at least 48 hours before I apply a sandable/filler primer. In the mean time, I start cleaning the engine block to get it ready for new high-temp primer and paint.
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    Firestone 2hp 10A130 restoration project

    Sorry for not posting any updates for awhile. My time is split between work and family, and sometimes I decide to take a pee with the extra minute I have of free time. I have been slowly working on the dents in the gas tank. It is a slow process of applying epoxy and sanding it smooth. I am...
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    Firestone 2hp 10A130 restoration project

    Pulling the dents out of the gas tank did NOT work. That just means I will be filling them with a combination of epoxy and bondo. Check out my failed attempts here.
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    Firestone 2hp 10A130 restoration project

    I opted to strip and prime the engine parts myself. I started with a 6" brass wire wheel and I will follow up with some buffing to smooth out the surface. Not to a mirror finish, but just to a create a smooth paint finish. I have order high heat primer and paint and some additional sanding...
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    Firestone 2hp 10A130 restoration project

    Built a rack to hold my outboards, fixed a major dent in the hood, and started cleaning some parts of the motor. Here is Episode 4.
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    Firestone 2hp 10A130 restoration project

    Installed two exhaust vents and little heater to keep me warm this winter while I work on the engines and the boat. Episode 3 is ready.
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    Firestone 2hp 10A130 restoration project

    I am going to add a vent to my garage this weekend. The fumes are making me light-headed. Sorry for the crappy audio on the first youtube video. Here is episode 2: Episode 2
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    Firestone 2hp 10A130 restoration project

    Making progress. Piston and crank shaft are removed and I am cleaning parts. Almost ready to start masking parts and packing them up for delivery to a guy I know for blasting and priming.
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    Firestone 2hp 10A130 restoration project

    The flywheel is off. It took most of the day, but I am super happy about the condition of the ignition coil. It looks brand new. The carb is all cleaned up. I just need a small parallel slotted screwdriver to get the main jet out before I put it all back together. I posted a youtube video...
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