Reply To: Inner exhaust Cover

[Jtp03819]

Steve,

That’s great news that the emulsion is normal. I was worried the inner exhaust cover might have been leaking. You definitely know your motors. It is a 1959 when I order parts from marine engine I have to use the 1960 15030 model since they don’t have any part diagrams for the 1959 model. You as also correct in picking up on the transom clamp. When I received the motor the port side clamp was completely seized up and partially broken. The motor was used in saltwater and I tried for weeks to free it up and was unsuccessful. So begrudgingly I changed it out with a 1960 transom clamp that I had. You also pick up on the single hose fuel fitting and you are also correct there. I did add a fuel pump to this motor so I could use all of my existing gas tanks that I already had.  I did keep all of the original parts in case someday I wanted to put it back to original.  I have only recently started playing with outboard and so far have only rebuilt 3 1960 motors and this 1959. This is the first time I have actually seen the emulsion from the exhaust. These motors have become an addiction to me and I love rebuilding them! It’s a little bit expensive since I’m a big OEM person for parts but man is it fun.

Thank you for the information this will put my mind at ease and hopefully this motor will last for years to come.