Hi,
I'm in the process of restoring a Clinton J9 5hp. All is going well after she had been stood for many years and I've finally got her going with the help of a new fuel pump, just some final fettling with the carb and she should be OK...the problem however is the lower unit. I've replaced the impellor but for the life of me I cant get the lower unit back in place. It goes most of the way and just stops short of the where the pump mates up with the water pipe and just stops, no amount of prop turning or engine turning will get it to slip in that final 1/2 inch.....Am I missing something or what, any ideas would be gratefully received. Thanks in advance.
I'm in the process of restoring a Clinton J9 5hp. All is going well after she had been stood for many years and I've finally got her going with the help of a new fuel pump, just some final fettling with the carb and she should be OK...the problem however is the lower unit. I've replaced the impellor but for the life of me I cant get the lower unit back in place. It goes most of the way and just stops short of the where the pump mates up with the water pipe and just stops, no amount of prop turning or engine turning will get it to slip in that final 1/2 inch.....Am I missing something or what, any ideas would be gratefully received. Thanks in advance.