Re: 1964 15' Starcraft Aluminum Runabout Project
Re: 1964 15' Starcraft Aluminum Runabout Project
The time has come for a frank discussion with myself. Don't worry, I'm always talking to myself, it comes wth the territory.
I picked up my OMS pump outlet fitting today & asked the owner of the repair shop some questions. I got a price of $419 for a new pump (I see it online for around $340), plus 2 hrs. labor @ $90 per, after a pressure test. He says he doesn't rebuild them because the rebuilds don't last and it still takes 2 hrs. to do the job, so might as well replace it. I don't see a rebuild kit listed, just individual parts and complete pumps. He claims that the ethanol in gas has really done a number on the pumps. I really feel that the rebuild is beyond my capabilities.
The most compicated thing I've done to an outboard is replace the impeller in my 2003 Merc 20, and that took a while but went OK.
In further discussion, he said if that didn't solve the stalling problem, the carbs might need to be rebuilt. I don't feel confident doing that myself either, although I did do it to an old 9 1/2 Johnson once. Before storing it 2 years ago, I did fog it best I could, but had no way to turn it over while spraying, so it was kind of a half-*** fogging as far as the carb was concerned. I have to wonder how bad it could be because it does start right up & idles pretty good until it stalls. Rebuild carbs = parts plus 2 hr. @ 90. I have to look into this further too as to doing it myself.
While I was getting my breath back, for fits and giggles, I got brave and asked about replacing the water pump. He charges $70 for the kit and 2 hr. labor @ 90. This is something I might tackle myself, I have to look into that more before deciding.
I have admitted to myself, and now here to you!, that there's no way I'll be on the water this Fall.
So what I'm looking for is
thoughts and suggestions on where to go from here with this motor. I'm beginning to wonder if I took an $1800 shafting on this beast, considering this development and how much I've sunk into it so far for controls in the form of all cables, wiring & tach, control, fuel hose, & oil tank. Maybe not considering new 50's go for 4-5,000. But getting closer all the time.
Now that I have the outlet fitting, I think I'll try to get a better video of the pumping volume to post here.....I'll just be way more careful removing hoses!!
Sorry for the "No Picture" post, but the only thing I could show you is a picture of me being depressed!!
