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I purchased a 1978 Beachcraft 17' Sterndrive closed bow runabout a few weeks ago. It was not running well when I got it, but now the engine is purring like a kitten and Im ready to start work on the interior restoration. I started another thread on the fuel delivery problem here -...
OK so I just bought a project boat off a guy on Craigslist (go ahead and laugh now) and go figure, Im having trouble getting it running right.... Its a 1978 Beachcraft 17' runabout with an OMC 120 GM 153ci 2.5L inline 4 and Rochester 2bbl.
When I showed up to view this boat the guy couldnt...
