hi there i have just bought a 23ft fin
keel with an
outboard on a
plywood engine mount . I just launched it today into freshwater and what do you know the mount snapped and teh
engine fell in to the
water spinning a few times before dying.
We got it out in about 20-30 seconds.
It is a
4 stroke 4hp suzuki.
Took the engine home with
remote tank and stood in bucket of
water. we have changed the spark
plug, drained and rebuilt the carburretor and put a bit of petrol into the cyclinder.
We have pulled it about 100 times and all we get is a bit of a kick now and then and a puff of smoke from the the carb intake. The pull cord will snap back a few times. The
oil also is a nasty green brown colour.
There is definately petrol getting to the
plug and there doesn't seem to be any water in the cyclinder
Ok so I've decided I need an
oil change and perhaps the flywheel key is sheared...however I can't get it to the
mechanic until Monday morning. What are the chances of the engine being F####### by sitting around until then...give only the good news
CJ