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So it does eventually start peeing out...I suppose maybe there is a thermostat in there. Having said that, it doesn't come out in a real nice stream...more of an intermittent spray. The plan is to replace that as a preventative measure

knows his stuff indeed. Saved me from the wrath of my wife as well for buying faulty motor

One of the issues was the gas can the guy gave me had more water in it than gas apparently. But I think there was more wrong, because even if it was watery gas, you would still get wet spark plugs after half an hour of pulling. The plugs were dry even after repeated pulls

After buying an outboard on Kijiji, I got real discouraged when it ran very poorly when I got it home (why it didn't get tested at seller is a long story). By poorly, I mean it didn't run at all. I posted here...got lots of great advice...but when nothing was working I was in over my head. Well what do you know Freshtrax sent me a pm and offered to come over and get it running for me! Well that motor was pretty stubborn, but he did manage to get it going after a bit of sweat and contemplation. Now she is purring like a kitten. Starts on first pull and my wife isn't giving me the gears for dropping $$$ on a piece o crapola engine. Thanks Freshtrax, you really know your stuff!

I had heard the same...by committing suicide before he could be found guilty again (first conviction was under appeal) he opened the way for family to get a huge payday. If they actually succeed I hope it is all taken away and given to the families of his victims

very nice. Used to visit that store regularly when I lived in Toronto...now its just a special occasions thing. Biggest musky selection I have ever seen

wow great fish and a great story...only negative is the amount of comapny out there. Sometimes I run lines 450 feet back, wouldnt trust it with that many out there

Wow you guys are awesome with the replies. Luckily a local member has offered to have a look so hopefully we can get it going. The former owner has also told me he will look after getting it running but since he lives in Barrie hope this works first rather than figuring out how to get it to him

he did mention stomping on the priming bulb might free it up? Blast of pressure...assuming this is even the problem

pulled til I couldnt pull no more, definitely not blatantly wet. I called the seller...he talked about some carburetor float being possibly stuck...this is getting beyond my technical expertise I think

oh man my wife is ticked....and I am not happy either. Got the fresh gas, got the seafoam, cut the piece of hose out that had a pinhole leak, reattached gas fitting....very excited....NOTHING. couldn't even get a sputter tonight. Now I am stumped. Forget the impeller, I can't even get this thing to turn over. I did pull the plugs...how wet should they look? I couldnt tell if they were even wet at all. They certainly didn't look soaking wet...should they?

hard to believe someone with everything could be so stupid

well gonna get some fresh gas, seafoam, cut the gas line where the leak is and reattach...then see what happens! I did speak to former owner today...he claims this motor has an internal thermostat (I know some engines do) so don't be surprised that it doesn't pee right away.

so sounds like deal with the stalling first...maybe the pinhole in fuel line is enough of a problem? sucking air? Think maybe I can just cut a segment off the fuel line, the leak is near the end anyways. As long as I can re-attach the fuel connector thingy to the exposed cut hose. I imagine it just slides into the hose and then tighten some clamp around it.

Buick - did see that on youtube too...I may try again tomorrow but disconnect the rubber hose up in the motor and see if I can get water out that hole...then I know problem is a blockage not impeller. Drifter...after I decided I didn't want to ruin the motor...I did notice a hole in gas line...I had gas peeing out of the line but no water peeing from motor! Could this be enough to stall the motor? It is a pin hole but there was a stream of gas shooting out.

So after some advice from members here...I purchased a 2 stroke 8 hp engine (nissan) Conveniently the guy selling it had forgotten the gas tank at the marina so we could not test the motor. I trust him and buy it anyways. Now with gas tank in hand and engine in my garage I decide to fire it up with the muffs on. After a few seconds it shuts off and I notice no water peeing out. This happens a few times. Runs a few seconds (five?) then shuts down. I imagine this is a safety feature? Motor shuts off after a few seconds to prevent overheating? Anyways, not wanting to push my luck...I decide changing the impeller might be my best option. Been watching some youtube videos and feel I could probably do this myself if I can find the parts. Having said that, would prefer a "pro" to do it if price is reasonable. Anyone know what an impeller would cost (just the part), and then what it would cost (parts included) to have a marina do the work? The reason I am debating getting a marina is in case I am wrong...perhaps no water peeing is not due to faulty impeller. Any thoughts?

Well no money has been exchanged so easy to walk away and I am sure the guide would understand. I would do some research on the new guy....maybe its the main guide's assistant who has fished with him hundreds of times and you will get the exact same information

well done! My boat still sits tarped up for the forseeable future. Glad you guys did well

Bingo, thats what I was referring to...I also have a water-driven liberty pump...no alarm, no battery, no generator etc...easy peasy piece of mind

oh man I am jealous! Let us know what you decide to do. So many options...

are you on city water by any chance? If you are I have a great option for you

oh dear...now I remember,,,barefoot in the dirt floor, wearing a nighty that looked like it had some miles on it...and backlit...aallwaays backlit

does the tail double as a tiller? If so...buy it

ditto for the supershadrap...bet I have caught 40-50 muskies on those alone. Haven't used any of the ones you are showing

Whats wrong with the 15 Honda? I thought they were supposed to be great?