Goahed Makemyda
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Joined: 19 Mar 2003
Posts: 4303
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
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Thanks for the thoughts but not so much really. An inboard boat motor is indeed just an automotive engine adapted to operate in a boat, but outboards for the most part, at least in smaller fishing boat engines, are 2 stroke, much like big lawn mower engines. There are a lot of complexities in dealing with these engines though, i.e. water pump systems, fuel systems, electrical, etc. Also the fact that lawnmowers don't usually have many safe guards against water penetration like boat motors do
Basically I am going to do what I usually do, buy a book, study the web and become my own expert, at least for my own engine. As long as you understand engines and can study a service manual you can muddle through with a relatively high degree of success. It's just that if I could find a good mechanic I would like them to look over the motor and give me their opinion. _________________ Technology Unlimited * www.techunl.net * (405) 773-6037 * [email protected]
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