BarryK3
Seaman Apprentice
- Joined
- Dec 6, 2017
- Messages
- 48
Hi all,
I am a new owner of this motor. I have an green oily residue on my engine with some puddles under the carbs and minimal green buildup near the fuel inlets on the carbs. I recently rebuilt all of the carbs but did not change the fuel lines on this old motor (mistake). I assume the green is 2 stroke oil (although it is blue in the bottle?) The carb fuel lines have spring clamps, not hose clamps. I an considering changing all of the fuel lines. Are rubber automotive hoses OK? Best clamps to use? Does anyone know the size on the lines offhand? Would you also change the fuel pump gaskets? I don't see the exact source of the leak, everything is oily.
The engine runs great wide open, no problem with power at all. Idle is a bit rough but not bad, probably normal for a 2 stroke. I don't have any experience with 2 stroke outboards, maybe they are always a bit oily? We used to have a Mercruiser I/O V8 in my youth.
Thanks!
Barry
I am a new owner of this motor. I have an green oily residue on my engine with some puddles under the carbs and minimal green buildup near the fuel inlets on the carbs. I recently rebuilt all of the carbs but did not change the fuel lines on this old motor (mistake). I assume the green is 2 stroke oil (although it is blue in the bottle?) The carb fuel lines have spring clamps, not hose clamps. I an considering changing all of the fuel lines. Are rubber automotive hoses OK? Best clamps to use? Does anyone know the size on the lines offhand? Would you also change the fuel pump gaskets? I don't see the exact source of the leak, everything is oily.
The engine runs great wide open, no problem with power at all. Idle is a bit rough but not bad, probably normal for a 2 stroke. I don't have any experience with 2 stroke outboards, maybe they are always a bit oily? We used to have a Mercruiser I/O V8 in my youth.
Thanks!
Barry