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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
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<blockquote data-quote="onthewater102" data-source="post: 465389" data-attributes="member: 13702"><p>A few thoughts on the motor:</p><p></p><p>1.) I agree, change the impeller/water pump. It's too important to not inspect and it's an easy part to swap out. Plenty of videos of how-to and what to watch out for up on youtube</p><p></p><p>2.) I would order a carburetor gasket kit for it with the impeller - it's cheap, not worth the extra shipping you'd pay to order it later, and you're bound to need it eventually, so it won't go to waste. There is a vacuum powered diaphragm in there that acts as a fuel pump which is easily weakened by the alcohol in gas or just prone to drying out and cracking over time. It is included in the kit and likely a part you will need if it's been sitting that long.</p><p></p><p>3.) If that's a 15" transom on that boat you'll likely want to frame a riser out while you're working with that aluminum to get the most performance out of that motor. I found with my mariner the cavitation plate naturally lined up almost 2" below the bottom of the boat (I also have a 15" transom). Raising it up to be level did a lot for the performance/ strain on the motor.</p><p></p><p>Framing work looks great.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="onthewater102, post: 465389, member: 13702"] A few thoughts on the motor: 1.) I agree, change the impeller/water pump. It's too important to not inspect and it's an easy part to swap out. Plenty of videos of how-to and what to watch out for up on youtube 2.) I would order a carburetor gasket kit for it with the impeller - it's cheap, not worth the extra shipping you'd pay to order it later, and you're bound to need it eventually, so it won't go to waste. There is a vacuum powered diaphragm in there that acts as a fuel pump which is easily weakened by the alcohol in gas or just prone to drying out and cracking over time. It is included in the kit and likely a part you will need if it's been sitting that long. 3.) If that's a 15" transom on that boat you'll likely want to frame a riser out while you're working with that aluminum to get the most performance out of that motor. I found with my mariner the cavitation plate naturally lined up almost 2" below the bottom of the boat (I also have a 15" transom). Raising it up to be level did a lot for the performance/ strain on the motor. Framing work looks great. [/QUOTE]
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