spangler2k3
Active member
Picked up my first motor from a guy off craigslist last night. I think i received a fair price for the motor that started on the 1st pull and seemed to run fine.
Ill be the first to tell you i have never owned/serviced an outboard before, though i am not clueless i am pretty mechanically inclined to "figure it out"
I have the manual for it as well as all the replacement part lists with prices..
i have a local marine shop that i may take to for this first time to get it serviced and bite the bullet for whatever the cost is, but would like to know a general rule of thumb of what to look for and what not to look for on the motor..
One of the only issues i could see is that the kill switch doesnt work like it should and to kill the motor you have to pull the choke quick. I plan on fixing that as i can see where that would be an issue
He gave me 2 extra spark plugs, and lower gear lube, and a few extra shear pins he had laying around in case i got into some rocks..
I have read that this year of the motor is not quite built like the older days but still relatively newer compared to what i was looking at..
If you have any knowledge or experience with this motor could you send me a message please?
Thanks in advance
Chris
Ill be the first to tell you i have never owned/serviced an outboard before, though i am not clueless i am pretty mechanically inclined to "figure it out"
I have the manual for it as well as all the replacement part lists with prices..
i have a local marine shop that i may take to for this first time to get it serviced and bite the bullet for whatever the cost is, but would like to know a general rule of thumb of what to look for and what not to look for on the motor..
One of the only issues i could see is that the kill switch doesnt work like it should and to kill the motor you have to pull the choke quick. I plan on fixing that as i can see where that would be an issue
He gave me 2 extra spark plugs, and lower gear lube, and a few extra shear pins he had laying around in case i got into some rocks..
I have read that this year of the motor is not quite built like the older days but still relatively newer compared to what i was looking at..
If you have any knowledge or experience with this motor could you send me a message please?
Thanks in advance
Chris