EQuiNOX1216
Cadet
- Joined
- May 17, 2011
- Messages
- 10
Hello.
I noticed that this forum seems to be the best place for information exchange on the topic of my newly acquired motorboat.
As the TITLE suggests, the motor is not in running condition at this time.
The electrical system seems intact. I connected a new battery and turned the key (at the helm) and the starter/solenoid clicked. Nothing more.
I can pull the starter chord and the motor cranks.
The fuel lines and gas tank seem to be in good condition.
But the control cables are shot. Rusted through. So I am looking for those.
Also, I think the steering cable may be bad as it does not seem to turn the motor as it should.
I live in Northern Oregon state so I have to play games with the weather just to spend any time troubleshooting this thing. On top of that, I drive a truck for a living so I only get home on weekends.
I was wondering if there is a list of things to go through on a motor which has been sitting at least 10 years in an attempt to discover if it is worth saving... and/or to prepare it for starting up.
Thank you all for your time and willingness to help others with your knowledge.
EQ
I noticed that this forum seems to be the best place for information exchange on the topic of my newly acquired motorboat.
As the TITLE suggests, the motor is not in running condition at this time.
The electrical system seems intact. I connected a new battery and turned the key (at the helm) and the starter/solenoid clicked. Nothing more.
I can pull the starter chord and the motor cranks.
The fuel lines and gas tank seem to be in good condition.
But the control cables are shot. Rusted through. So I am looking for those.
Also, I think the steering cable may be bad as it does not seem to turn the motor as it should.
I live in Northern Oregon state so I have to play games with the weather just to spend any time troubleshooting this thing. On top of that, I drive a truck for a living so I only get home on weekends.
I was wondering if there is a list of things to go through on a motor which has been sitting at least 10 years in an attempt to discover if it is worth saving... and/or to prepare it for starting up.
Thank you all for your time and willingness to help others with your knowledge.
EQ
