Tubs, you’re probably absolutely right concerning the pistons grooves. I was so happy just to get a set of rings, I thought I would be home free. I really didn’t check the clearances . I just slapped them in and it started.
It probably wouldn’t be able to push my 14’ Alumacraft anyway. My Pal struggles, and if there is a breeze with a chop, all bets are off. I do better with oars!
The tiny motors are fun conversation pieces. A bunch of teen girls on paddle boards floated by one day, and thought my Pal looked like a margarita mixer.
If anyone needs a coil for Cubs, the Mercury chainsaw coil conversion shown in The Antique Outboarder a while back also worked great for this motor.
Tubs when yours is back together I would love to know how it runs / compression numbers.
Thanks Bob D
