Hi all. Just wanted to give a quick update.
Got that old Johnson sold and gone!
I've also made some progress on the 70 Merc over the last few days.
Got both carbs cleaned, installed new gaskets and reassembled both.
The water cooled fuel pump has been cleaned; new gaskets and diaphragm installed. Received the carb coupler today. Will install that when I put the carbs back on.
Went to my local Merc mechanic and picked up some fuel hose and the pump kit. Will be seeing them again soon for other stuff.
Pulled the lower unit off this evening. It was no problem at all...
after we found and got the last screw nut removed!
I already have a new impeller and will get to work on the water pump tomorrow.
I'm still waiting for more parts, but one order will be here tomorrow or the day office. The other (for a fuel filter) won't be here until next week, but I can temporarily cannibalize the one from the KF if I have to.
So, things are moving along. With luck, I hope to get the engine fired up in the next 2 or 3 days.
