new to the forum with some questions

[stealthy hunter]

Just bought a 2003 6 hp 2 stroke ser#0t654xxx. Don't know the history of this motor but the price was right ($100). It starts easy and runs ok, I think it may need idle speed adjusted ......I have the seloc manual. I had planned the following: new plugs, clean and check carb,adjust idle, adjust timing, replace gear case lube, check seals .
Did I miss anything?
Here are my questions ; after reading some people say not to mess with the timing ,should I do it? If so where can I obtain a yacht that will work on this motor?
Any other preventative maintenance I should preform?

Any input will be greatly appreciated
Thanks in advance, Scott

 

[HittinSteel]

Re: new to the forum with some questions

Welcome. I wouldn't mess with the timing unless you need to. Your list looks pretty good. I'd make sure to hit all the grease points too.

 

[stealthy hunter]

Re: new to the forum with some questions

Update:
Found a timing light with a tach built in (hated to buy one knowing I wont use it often).
Took the carb off and did a good "clean and inspect" all looked good. New plugs,new fuel filter,set idle speed, set timing,new gear lube and grease pivot points ,new exhaust gasket(which was bad and how I got such a good deal)
This puppy runs like a top. Best running 2 stroke motor I have ever seen