Re: Must-Do Items Before Trying to Start a ’57 ?

[markpj23]

quote outbdnut2:

Do you know when it was last run?

No idea – since it was estate situation my guess is it was just shed stored for the past several years.

quote outbdnut2:

You mentioned fogging – that is done when you are going to store it.

Yes of course but my thinking was that fogging oil might prevent cylinder scratching / scoring before the oil / fuel mix gets to the cylinder.

quote outbdnut2:

Did you get the starter solenoid box that mounts in the boat and wiring harness with start and choke buttons with it? You can rope start it without this, but will need this stuff to use electric start.

No it did not come with these parts but I am going to call the seller and see if he has these lying around.

quote outbdnut2:

I see the linkage is missing that prevents use of the rope starter if the throttle is up too high – be careful, and be sure it’s in neutral when starting. Having it in gear and the throttle up too high when rope starting is a good way to fall out of the boat.

Good to know – thanks.