(1) I bought a Honda 50HP in 2002. In 2006 at the 92 hr mark, I replaced the water pump (impeller, oring, grommet, gasket, plate and pump liner as routine preventative maintenance. The parts removed during the pump overhaul were in good shape. Now it is 2010 and the motor has 142 hours. Is it a good idea to overhaul the pump again at this point or is it OK to wait until it has more hours on it?
(2) The skeg on this same motor was scraped the launching ramp thus exposing bear metal.. I have smoothed it down but what should I prime and paint it with? The local auto paint store tried to sell me a $20 can of special etching primer for bare aluminum but the can was much larger than I needed so I am seeking alternatives. Idea?
(2) The skeg on this same motor was scraped the launching ramp thus exposing bear metal.. I have smoothed it down but what should I prime and paint it with? The local auto paint store tried to sell me a $20 can of special etching primer for bare aluminum but the can was much larger than I needed so I am seeking alternatives. Idea?