Good news.

[Streffpilot]

I figured I would give you guys some good news. I recently rebuilt all the carbs on my motor, as well as the fuel pumps, stator, fuel lines and all the wiring. So. I went to start it up today. Started right up within about 8-12 seconds!!!! I was happy. I think it only took that long because the bowls in the carbs were empty because they were just rebuilt. I only ran it a few minutes cuz it wasn't too warm out. Gotta do some adjusting on the shift linkage as it was in gear. (I think I just hooked it up the lower unit wrong).

Anyhow, figured I'd put some good news out there. Also some pics.

 

[Bosunsmate]

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On wheels too. Nice setup!

 

[Streffpilot]

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Small garage. EVERYTHING is on wheels.

 

[Texasmark]

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Put the shifter in N, drop the LU just low enough to get the rod off the splined shaft of the LU. With a pair of pliers carefully rotate it whichever way it wants to go till you get it in the center position. It's detent cam loaded so it has 3 distinct stopping points corresponding to FNR.

If you do it carefully, your drive shaft and water tube will still be in place and you can just slide it back together.

Mark