Tune up?

Rizzy · Jul 28, 2011

I've got an old 3hp Johnson seahorse outboard motor that has been sitting for 5 years or so and I want to get it tuned up. I'm in the Boise area, any recommendations on shops to take it?

SuperD · Jul 28, 2011

Start with replacing the spark plug and filling the carburator bowl with carb cleaner. Empty the bowl and fire up with some fresh mixed gas. Some other things to consider, I had an old outboard given to me and when I ran it, the impeller was so dried and cracked that it wasn't cooling the engine. Check everything rubber for age and cracking.

Rizzy · Jul 29, 2011

Thanks for the info....i will give it a try.

Petty4life · Jul 29, 2011

SuperD said:
Start with replacing the spark plug and filling the carburator bowl with carb cleaner. Empty the bowl and fire up with some fresh mixed gas. Some other things to consider, I had an old outboard given to me and when I ran it, the impeller was so dried and cracked that it wasn't cooling the engine. Check everything rubber for age and cracking.

id also change the foot oil101goodpost101

Rizzy · Jul 30, 2011

I found a good website and got a carb kit from Napa.....hope to make it out before the bite stops at arrowrock or lucky...never fished for kokes.....looks fun

http://www.outboard-boat-motor-repair.com/Evinrude 3 HP Lightwin Outboard Boat Motor/default.htm

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