I was given an old boat, so I decided to make it a project and try to get it running. It sat for about 25 years. When I got it home, I decided to tear into the motor. I replaced, the coils, condensers and points. The plugs looked good. After cleaning everything up and installing the new stuff (see photos), I had good spark. I then rebuilt the old pressurized tank (see photos) and it works! My next step was to add fuel (24:1) ratio and try firing it up. It fired up! Yes, it fired, but it smoked really bad. I started it a few times for less than 30 seconds each time. When I hit the kill button the last time I started it, I was unable to get it started again. I checked the plugs and I have no spark again...
I've attached before and after photos and a video of it running. It didn't sound good. My questions are:
1) Does this thing look/sound like it's fixing?
2) Any ideas on why so much smoke?
3) Why did I lose spark?
Video wouldn't attach. I'll try again later...
Thank you in advance!
CPW
I've attached before and after photos and a video of it running. It didn't sound good. My questions are:
1) Does this thing look/sound like it's fixing?
2) Any ideas on why so much smoke?
3) Why did I lose spark?
Video wouldn't attach. I'll try again later...
Thank you in advance!
CPW