I did not replace the starter, but I think it was new just before I purchased the boat in '08. I was considering rebuilding the carb, but it ran so good last year that I couldn't bring myself to "upset" it any - I did spray it good with carb cleaner and replaced the mounting plate gasket. My wife's cousin has a shop with chain hoists so I go there to install the motor. Planning on that Thursday afternoon unless I get into something else . . .Quote:
Originally Posted by ngavdba
Leaf, I didn't set out to "polish" the fuel filter housing, but when I opened the motor cover to see what needed to be done before installing the motor I noticed the fuel filter still mounted and decided to go ahead and change the element - easier without the motor in the way. Then as I cleaned it up one thing led to another . . . . Now I'm considering touching up the bilge paint before putting the motor in. I'll call Jim today to see what kind of paint he used. I just don't know where to quit - but as long as the river is flooded and there are picnic tables and campers floating down the river, I figure I've got plenty of time!
"When the Ohio River floods, campers become houseboats!"
