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Pappy The oem water pump parts are on the way. We ran the engine for about 10-15 minutes and always had water spitting out, we got it to idle down pretty slow, after we fix the pump we will run it longer and see how slow we can make run. It is a nice smooth running engine. Thanks for all the help

Pappy I filled the lower unit and flushed out the fuel tank and line with mineral spirits. Does this engine have a pee hole for the water or does it exit from the vents about 1/2 the way down the shaft? I haven't seen anything that looks like a pee hole. I am planning to change the gear oil...

I installed 2 new oem coils and condensers, cleaned and checked the old oem points they look as good as new so I reinstalled them. The oem coils fit much better than the Sierra ones, I adjusted the coils to .005 air gap. I now have spark, now if the carb is working the engine should run. If I...

I used a point file and a little brake clean on the new points before I installed them. I am going to save the old points and condensers, just because a part is new doesn't mean it is any good these days.

Pappy The cam is keyed using the flywheel key, the flywheel magnets have plenty of power and will stick a screwdriver very well. I have had doubts about the Sierra coils for some time now and will get 2 oem coils. I tried to see any grounding spark last night as you suggested didn't see or...

Thank you all for the replies. Pappy the points are set at .020 the word top is visible on the cam the points were set with the end of the point arm in the area of the cam marked top the coils are sierra brand I replaced both spark plug wires and spark plugs I am using an inline spark tester...

I am working on a 1960 Johnson 3hp the original coils were completely shot, so no spark. I replaced the coils, points, condensers, spark plug wires and plugs. Still no spark, all the new parts have been tested using a digital ohm meter and all appear to be ok the coils are properly adjusted. Any...

X2 on what Rich said I would use carriage bolts just use a spade bit to counter sink the rounded head a little, then install your carpet and you will be good to go.

I would go with the 5/8 plywood and stainless screws. You could mix some sand with the last coat of paint so your deck wont be as slippery.

I made one like that for my 1542 used a scrap piece of 1x4 and a 2x4 cross piece to sit on top of the transom I think I had to narrow the 1x4 a little to fit into the handle I have been using it for about 2 years with a 40 lb Minn Kota

It sounds to me like your problem was excess pressure in the tank. If the pump was faulty the engine would not have run properly after you vented the tank.

Have you looked at those plastic storage boxes like Walmart sells they come in all different sizes and shapes maybe one of those could be made to work.

You need to run a cable from the battery switch to the engine then it will work.

I would want the bunks to extend 1-2 inches past the transom so that the boat is supported by the transom and not the thin alum. bottom.

Looks like brand new now. Good job

X100 on what YJ said

Pappy is right on the money I have a 9.9 Merc. 4 stroke on the exact same boat and it does just fine with 2 big guys and fishing gear I don't think 2 HP will make much difference.

Steve You are correct about the Ford relay the fine wire in the pull in coil would burn out quickly. Thanks for the info.

X2 on what Earl said You could use a Ford starter relay they used to mount them on the fender under the hood they are small and will carry a lot of load

Hard to beat this deal I'm in. Thanks