A few months ago I reached out to you folks with some mystery outboard questions. . Thank you to those who reached out. After solving the problems I thought would share as to what were the problems and solutions.
The dripping fuel was not from some mysterious, unobtainium (according to the previous overpaid and underperforming mechanic) needle valve. It was the fuel petcock beneath the tank. It seems it was always dripping (bummer) but only obvious to me when the engine was raised and dripping into the boat. When underway with all the bits of water flying about it was not so discernable. The "dry exhaust" noise was actually a missing (actually it fell into the lower leg) gasket which surrounds the gear shift leg which protrudes up and out of the lower drive leg. When put in reverse the leg engages (up) the reverse bracket lock that prevent the engine from reversing itself out of the water. You should see it midway up on the front side of the leg. Without the gasket the exhaust gasses which normally flow down and out into the water were escaping unmuffled. These seemingly mysterious problems and their causes became quickly apparent once I started pulling things apart and figuring out how these little marvels actually work. And also carefully observing the engine while running on land. Lesson learned that although I can fix most things I should not have be so hesitant with the outboards. And I know my fixes are correct and I will not be cursing the mechanic next spring while stuck with a still-not-running-right kicker. And have another boat buck to spend on "funner" things. Oh and replacing the impellor is not so hard either... David F. Risch (401) 419-4650
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