Help getting my 67 Evinrude 3hp started

[Elecmuso]

[Elecmuso]

Here’s what I measured:
1 and 2: 230 F (at one stage I was getting 300 F!)
3 and 4: 170 F
5 and 6: 170 F

[frankr]

I never had one of those thermometers, in fact they probably hadn’t even been invented yet when I was doing this for a living, So I can’t comment too much on your readings. But I will say that the only ones I find surprising are 5 & 6. On the other hand, you are running in a can at unknown speed and time and with air bubbles mixed with the water So I’m not too alarmed — yet. Service the pump and get it on a boat and see what happens. And try not to worry so much.

The motor hasn’t been used in salt water has it? Or has it?

[Elecmuso]

I was given the motor by my father in law 20 years ago and it has been in storage since then, prior to that don’t know what use it had though I suspect it was freshwater use. Are they not compatible with saltwater usage? Or is it just not advisable on an old vintage.ouyboard like this one?

[crosbyman]

salt is only useful for potato chips, salad and steaks ….and melting ice

Joining AOMCI has priviledges 🙂

[stanley]

I didn’t see this mentioned,but the folders have a rubber grommet in the folding joint.It seals the cooling water tubes.Those little folders are handy little motors for camping or as a backup.Did you get the case with yours?

• This reply was modified 4 years, 1 month ago by Mumbles.

[Elecmuso]

No case unfortunately.

[stanley]

I’ve got a spare to sell for a reasonable price.PM me your zip code and maybe we can work something out.

[Elecmuso]

Australia!

[stanley]

A bit out of my way,unfortunately.

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