I'm going to do a compression test soon. I spayed the cylinders and want to let it rest. Rotate. Rest for a couple days for the heck of it. I'm sure the impellers toast but Im waiting to see if I want to get any other parts in the order.
Thanks. That was pretty well hidden. Got it open and it looks pretty clean for a 1986. I like the white. Looks much cleaner and easier to see any leaks.
I don't see any lever to release the cover on my white US Marine Force 50 engine. What gives? I thought maybe its a push down pull up?? Help, I need to diagnose a 13 year sitter....
Thanks for the input. I figured an inboard is easier to work on but in reality the outboard can be easily removed to my garage for winter repairs...or replaced. Love the old Lone Stars and figure I may find one that's never seen saltwater and maybe has tight riveting.
Turning wrenches and pulling motors is not a fear. Just has to be worth it. I see so many nice condition boats from the 70's. I think the old fisherman went to heaven and the kids aren't into them. Central states boats seem to be kept indoors too. The West Coast people let them rot or mold outside.
I would like to stay under 10K. I also want a late 50's Lonestar Cuddy to restore but that's a no big rush. This boat is for my wife and I to camp and fish on.
I'm looking at getting my first larger ( than a 14ft with a 20 hp) vintage boat. Aluminum only. Wife would like a cuddy so I have been looking at the 18 t0 22 ft ones. I don't mind mechanicals so I have have little fear of buying a boat back to the 50's even. I do find that once you hit 20 feet...
