So I am trying to get a late 20 something guy interested in this old stuff. He inherited his grandpa’s motor and thought maybe I could help him. I thought so too at first. Ha!

So, coils were shot so I put some good used bench tested coils in there and rebuilt the carb. The motor starts and pumps a ton of water at idle. But when I increase throttle the stream of water goes from a gush to a trickle. Is this typical for this size of OMC motor? I was hoping I wouldn’t have to do the impeller because I don’t want to pull the powerhead. I’m assuming the vanes are letting too much water “escape” at higher rpms?

Another issue is the recoil. One of the pawls was rubbing on the flywheel ratchet. NOISY!! From the pictures it looks like the little springs might be sprung? Those springs are confusing/counterintuitive. It seems they are pulling the opposite of what they shoot be? Anyway, the pawls don’t seem to come out smoothly and crisply. Any advice there? White lithium grease? You can see the rub marks in the picture. At some point there must have been other rubbing, etc. Look at the top of the recoil. I don’t believe that homemade rubber bushing should be there should it?

Finally, I’m concerned about the exhaust cover discoloration. I know it’s normal on some models. Is the CD one of them? That bastard got hot too when I ran it. Looks like it’s missing a screw and leaking some oil?

Also when I disconnected my tank, it ran for another 10-15 seconds then died like normal but the glass fuel bowl is still full of gas? They are usually dry after disconnection aren’t they?

Well, lots of questions. I appreciate all the advice, etc
Scott