95 Force 5hp fuel delivery

[Cherokee-Runabout]

Running in a barrel shouldn't cause any problems???
The screw on the carb is for idle only.
It sets the air fuel mix and doesn't do anything for the motor once it goes past idle.
Set it at about 1 1/2 turns and then adjust once the motor goes in the water and in gear.

Thanks for the info! As far as the idle screw went that’s what I did. Tightened it down then backed it off 1.5 turns. The guy I talked to said that the amount of oxygen in water may affect performance??? He compared it to whitewater kayaking and paddling in oxygen rich water... in theory it seems like it would make sense. Also quick random question... what does it mean for a motor to cavitate? Does this mean too much air in water for it to properly propel?

 

[jerryjerry05]

Cavitation is when the prop spins and doesn't get a bite and move the boat forward.

You will see a stream of bubbles form opposite the direction of travel. These bubbles are what is called cavitation. In the case of boats and ships, cavitation refers to a pocket, or cavity, of air forming on the backside of a prop or impeller blade.​

Running in a barrel.
You will need a special test prop or HUGE!!!!!! barrel. about the size of a backyard pool.
The motor needs to be on a boat and in gear to do any tests.
The barrel is for keeping the pump wet and the motor cool.
Run too long or to fast in the barrel isn't good.

 

[Cherokee-Runabout]

Got it in the water today and everything seemed to run smooth. A few hiccups here and there but otherwise motor ran like a top.

 

[jerryjerry05]

Glad it runs.