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Re: Cowling Repair
Well its fixed. It looks a lot better now it's painted and with a new decal. I'm waiting on a new 30 hp decal to finish the job. . . . jonmac
Re: Cowling Repair
Thank guys, Some great solutions on offer. I have elected to use JBWeld as the epoxy glue for the job. I have glued a large piece of fibreglass insect screen on the inside of the cover to act as the back-support to hold the pieces in place.
Allowed 24 hours for JB to set...
I just hope I'm in the right section. I recently (Monday) purchased a new 30hp Mercury outboard. Purchased it in Adelaide and had it nicely packaged to bring home, 535km. I had an engine stand ready and placed the new motor on it. Apparently the Dyna screws holding the timber support couldn't...
I recently purchased a West Bend Shrimp outboard. It has good compression, but that's all I've been able to check out since purchasing. Would someone be able to point me in the right direction to source a recoil starter to suit. There probably wouldn't be too many in Australia, but maybe there...
Can anyone tell me the difference between a Yamaha 15hp and 20hp. I feel the need for a little more speed without purchasing a new motor. I own a 15hp, but is it possible to put the carby jets from a 20hp into the 15hp? or do you need a new carby from a 20hp or am I on the wrong track...
