4 hp

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bought a 69 4hp for 75dollars condition. unknown owner did not know condition said it was in building when he moved i n. the prevouis owner said it was good. Brought home cleanrd points,replaced fuel pump,plug wires,fuel hoses. It started using drill and would run with choke . the longer it ran the better it ran adjusted carb. Runs good from idle to full throdle. freind had a 15 gal drum workes perfect. going to lake tomorrow to try it out
 
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rickdb1boat

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Re: 4 hp

Might want to replace the water pump too. And don't run the motor without a load or it may self-destruct. You may want to run it at a 40:1 mix to be safe. Sounds like you got a good deal...
 
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Re: 4 hp

Do yourself a favor and replace the water pump too. I would be a shame to overheat your 'new' motor, and do real damage..
 
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Paul Moir

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Re: 4 hp

Sounds like the carb is a bit gummed up. Mine floods and quits about 1/2 second after it starts with the choke closed. I ended up with the high speed out about 3/8 turn from lightly seated and the low speed out about 1 full turn. That should give you some clues if one or two circuits are a little clogged.

But perhaps the fresh fuel cleaned it out and you're already there.
 
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Re: 4 hp

The " Runs good from idle to full throttle" in a 15 gallon bucket concerned me. Quick way to burn it up and doesn't mean it will run well under a load on the water...Let us know how the maiden voyage goes....
 
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Re: 4 hp

Have to order a water pump one from local shop was to stiff. got the fuel pump at a shop in Kentucky about 40 mi away was out of water pumps will replace as soon as possable
 
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Re: 4 hp

Motor ran good. only cought two small fish.sure beats working plus i;am 65 and dont have to buy a fishing license in this state. life is good. also ordered water pump
 
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Paul Moir

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Sounds good! Probably one of the best small engines ever made there. Ideal for fishing especially if it's got the tilted "weedless" lower unit. It works rather well.
 
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