2STROKE OUTBOARD COVER TOP BUTTON PLUG "THINGY"

[MACH1SCJ]

Anyone have any idea why someone would install such a thing? The only thing I can think of is to let the heat out or additional air in. Opinions, thoughts? Thanks

 

[crb478]

Looks like it might be for more air in to me, especially if the top piece is a breather. Why? I have no idea.

 

[GA_Boater]

We can't figure out why our PO's do things and you want us to tell why your PO did such a silly thing. :facepalm: :smile:

 

[Roberthill]

I have seen a few outboards where the running light was installed on top of them .

 

[Frank Acampora]

Since the hole appears to be directly over the flywheel nut it just might be an access port for a hand-held mechanical tachometer.

It's funny: I tried to reply two days ago and the forum would not let me--kept replying that there was no content to post.

 

[Scott Danforth]

wild arse guess would be a flag pole socket

 

[GA_Boater]

Since the hole appears to be directly over the flywheel nut it just might be an access port for a hand-held mechanical tachometer.

It's funny: I tried to reply two days ago and the forum would not let me--kept replying that there was no content to post.

Frank - This was one of the topics that got snarked by shared photos in the starting post. Replying resulted in an empty response error message. It's working fine now.