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T.R. Bauer
Joined: 17 Nov 2007
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City/Region: Wasilla
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 1993
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Whisperer
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| RichardW wrote: | Bob,
Just to show you how things have changed. I just decided to see if my dad's 1972 4 HP merc could be started and used on my dinghy.This little motor had not been started in over 30 years. I replaced the fuel pump diaphragm, replaced the water pump, hooked it up to a new tank with clean fuel and gave it a pull. The damn thing started on the 1st pull and nearly scared me silly. I am probably going to replace all of the gear case seals for good measure before I put it back in service. They really don't make them like they used to. This motor has a rubber slip clutch and does not require shear pins. It weighs 42 lbs.
Eat your heart out 4 stroke kickers....................
Richard |
I am going to tell you right now, I would not trade my 6 hp evinrude twin for any of the 4 strokes out today. Here's a shock, it is quieter....... |
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chromer
Joined: 27 Jan 2006
Posts: 958
City/Region: Anacortes
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 19 Angler
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| Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 8:48 pm Post subject: |
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| gljjr wrote: |
and then get out the can of starter fluid. This is VERY not recommended so do it at your own risk! |
I totally agree with the starter fluid solution.
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Spike
Joined: 21 Oct 2006
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City/Region: Kent
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Bootleg Hooch
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| Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:43 pm Post subject: |
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One other thing to check. The engine oil level, if to low or none at all engine will not start
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oldgrowth
Joined: 27 Jun 2005
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City/Region: Rochester
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2002
C-Dory Model: 16 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Voyager
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| Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 10:39 pm Post subject: |
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| Doryman wrote: | | thataway wrote: | | We always (well almost) run all of the fuel out of the carbs, even when using Stabil. |
Bob, how do you get the gas in the tank out so you can run it dry?
Warren |
Warren – start youe engines, then disconnect the fuel lines to your engines and let them run until they stop.
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003
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City/Region: Pensacola
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C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
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| Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 10:48 pm Post subject: |
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I don't know if Warren's question was for the Honda EU 2000 or outboards. The Honda just shuts off fuel and ignition--and there is fuel left in the bowl--now I drain the carb bowl.
Small outboards have a valve on the bottom of the tank, and I shut these off. The mid size motors, we pull the plug. The larger motors which are injected we don't worry about as much.
I am not willing to trade my 4 strokes or modern 2 strokes for a 30 year old engine. I spent too much time in my life cussing and trying to get outboards to start. Having said that--when we usually used the motors daily and they were fine. It was sitting around that caused problems.
Again--I also emphasize that ether is the last resort--but I have used it a few times, with great caution.
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wailedcentipede
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City/Region: canada
State or Province: BC
Vessel Name: Blue Jay
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| Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 1:15 am Post subject: |
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| when i have left a engine sitting over winter after about three pulls on small motors i pull the plug squirt gas in replace plug, on larger motors (truck) i pour a little gas in the carb.. works every time (long as you have ignition) with me it save's the frustration and battery if you slip up and drop a little to much gas it will start to sputter after five pulls and start .. wc |
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Doryman
Joined: 03 Oct 2006
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City/Region: Anacortes
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| Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 11:05 am Post subject: |
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| thataway wrote: | | I don't know if Warren's question was for the Honda EU 2000 or outboards. The Honda just shuts off fuel and ignition--and there is fuel left in the bowl--now I drain the carb bowl. |
Sorry, I was talking about the generator. So, after turning it off you open the side access and tip the unit over so the gas will drip out of the carb?
Thanks,
Warren (mechanically challenged, as always  )
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jhwilson
Joined: 18 Jan 2007
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City/Region: Mitchell County
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Vessel Name: Placid C
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| Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 12:11 pm Post subject: |
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Warren,
On the Honda EU 2000 you remove the side plate, close the air intake on the filler cap and open the drain screw on the side of the carb. There is a transparent tube that allows the fuel in the carb to drain onto the ground.
Harper
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