Decker83
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I brought home my old 1969 Skeeter Hawk with the 1974 rude 70 hp last weekend. I have not ran the motor in the last 5 years. It still turns freely by hand.
I have read some threads on starting up a old motor here. I also have the OMC repair manual for this motor. I plan on rebuilding the carbs and fuel pump and a
new water pump. Replace all the fuel lines with the newer ethanol resistance ones.
Now I have a few questions.
1. What type of sealer should I use after I replace the core plug on the top of the carb?
2. Would you suggest I take the intake manifold and the leaf valves out to clean and inspect?
3.I have a picture of the engine and it looks like something has leaked down from under the flywheel. Would this indicate I may need to replace the stator or
something else under the flywheel?
In this picture you can see some type of sticky residue on the blue coil.
4. I have a small hair line crack in the bottom coil. Can this cause a problem with the coil?
The id plate has been removed from the engine. I do know it is the 1974 70 hp because of the shop I bought it from.
Couple of more pic's of the motor.
Thanks for any help you can give me.
I have read some threads on starting up a old motor here. I also have the OMC repair manual for this motor. I plan on rebuilding the carbs and fuel pump and a
new water pump. Replace all the fuel lines with the newer ethanol resistance ones.
Now I have a few questions.
1. What type of sealer should I use after I replace the core plug on the top of the carb?
2. Would you suggest I take the intake manifold and the leaf valves out to clean and inspect?
3.I have a picture of the engine and it looks like something has leaked down from under the flywheel. Would this indicate I may need to replace the stator or
something else under the flywheel?
In this picture you can see some type of sticky residue on the blue coil.
4. I have a small hair line crack in the bottom coil. Can this cause a problem with the coil?
The id plate has been removed from the engine. I do know it is the 1974 70 hp because of the shop I bought it from.
Couple of more pic's of the motor.
Thanks for any help you can give me.
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