Re: Neptune Outboard afraid of water

[Buccaneer]

Thanks for the tips on worn out main bushings on the Neptune.
You made a believer out of me. I got it running on the stand
this morning for a few seconds. Killed it, removed the exhaust
tube. Put it in the test barrel, and it wanted to run, but not quite.
Put it on the stand, removed the prop, and test started it,
and ran for a few seconds. Put the hyrophobic Neptune back
in the test barrel and it actually started, but ran erratic, and
for the most part, would only run with the throttle closed, and
that was at a very fast idle…… but of course there was no
prop on. It only ran for five minutes until it crapped in the
barrel and died. Guess I’ll have to decide it I want to make
it a runner or ornament. Wished I had measured crank bushings
while it was apart 🙁
How much would the 60 psi compression be contributing to
the starting / running issue? I have no idea what’s normal for
this engine.

Prepare to be boarded!