jim j geezer
Petty Officer 2nd Class
- Joined
- May 16, 2012
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- 189
Sears Ted Williams '68 7.5HP, model 574.55930 - ultra low profile and shallow running lower unit
Had it running like a sewing machine, then it sat idle for a month - during which time it decided to NOT be so easy-to-start-and-run friendly.
Bit the bullet and pulled the flywheel & stator plate to gain access to remove the carb with the intention of doing a thorough cleaning job. Once I got the carb out, after inventing a few new colorful expressions of frustration, I was able to lift out the reed valve assembly.
Lotsa crud & corrosion
Corrosion cancer on one of the reed sets
I've already got a couple of feelers out looking for a replacement, but I'm not optimistic, sooooo....
FIELD ENGINEERING TIME!
How about fabricating one out of shim stock?
Brass (which I have) -vs- stainless steel (which I don't have).
I'm open to suggestions.
Thanks
Had it running like a sewing machine, then it sat idle for a month - during which time it decided to NOT be so easy-to-start-and-run friendly.
Bit the bullet and pulled the flywheel & stator plate to gain access to remove the carb with the intention of doing a thorough cleaning job. Once I got the carb out, after inventing a few new colorful expressions of frustration, I was able to lift out the reed valve assembly.
Lotsa crud & corrosion
Corrosion cancer on one of the reed sets
I've already got a couple of feelers out looking for a replacement, but I'm not optimistic, sooooo....
FIELD ENGINEERING TIME!
How about fabricating one out of shim stock?
Brass (which I have) -vs- stainless steel (which I don't have).
I'm open to suggestions.
Thanks