Tybalt
Cadet
- Joined
- Dec 19, 2008
- Messages
- 12
So, I managed to get a pair of these a few weeks back, both appear to had been military issue?? Was not aware the military would of used these, however they have US Govt decals ect. or perhaps someone put them on there to feel "special" I do not know.
What I am facing, is a lack of valuable information on these. I have managed to find a few places to get parts and such, nothing major though. But, have not found the resources or manuals on tear down and such. So I will follow with a few general questions I probably could of found within the forum, however it is snowing and my kids are itching for me to go outside.
(please note: I have owned many ATV's, Snowmobiles, Dirt bikes, cars, but never a boat nor boat motor, now we bought a house on a lake, its my sudden passion to get these things geing before spring, so my kids and family can enjoy the lake.)
How to determine the exact model and year? i.e. where and which serial numbers will I need, and where to find them?
I need to know, is this a 2 or 4 stroke engine? if 2 stroke I assume 50:1? or 32:1 ratio yes?
Where might I find a reliable service manual for these? I have no worries about tearing it down, but would prefer an "Idiot" manual prior, so I do not ruin either.
My wife said, why not get a new one? I drive a '66 Chevy, not a '08, 1st car was '68 Mustang, not a '94, my Quad is an '88, my wife's '08, I wouldn't trade it for an '09 flat out. I would much rather prefer something that is made in the USA when we took great pride in the products made here. You cannot beat a classic.
In conclusion, any information on these would be great, mostly I really need to know if it is 2 or 4 stroke, as I have one already in a tank and ready to figure out. Though if its either or, and I run incorrect fuel, its done.
What I am facing, is a lack of valuable information on these. I have managed to find a few places to get parts and such, nothing major though. But, have not found the resources or manuals on tear down and such. So I will follow with a few general questions I probably could of found within the forum, however it is snowing and my kids are itching for me to go outside.
(please note: I have owned many ATV's, Snowmobiles, Dirt bikes, cars, but never a boat nor boat motor, now we bought a house on a lake, its my sudden passion to get these things geing before spring, so my kids and family can enjoy the lake.)
How to determine the exact model and year? i.e. where and which serial numbers will I need, and where to find them?
I need to know, is this a 2 or 4 stroke engine? if 2 stroke I assume 50:1? or 32:1 ratio yes?
Where might I find a reliable service manual for these? I have no worries about tearing it down, but would prefer an "Idiot" manual prior, so I do not ruin either.
My wife said, why not get a new one? I drive a '66 Chevy, not a '08, 1st car was '68 Mustang, not a '94, my Quad is an '88, my wife's '08, I wouldn't trade it for an '09 flat out. I would much rather prefer something that is made in the USA when we took great pride in the products made here. You cannot beat a classic.
In conclusion, any information on these would be great, mostly I really need to know if it is 2 or 4 stroke, as I have one already in a tank and ready to figure out. Though if its either or, and I run incorrect fuel, its done.