The new flooring on my project will be a " glue in product "------The stuff gets computer printed / cut graphics on it.-----Name of the boat , kids favourite toy , kids names , favourite saying or whatever.
I have 5 Evinrude and 2 Johnsons 28 / 33 HP models laying around.----Weather permitting I will see if there is a screw / plug you could take out.----Maybe tomorrow or next week.
If water is leaking into the motor this spells CORROSION.----It will destroy your motor.----I suggest you look into this issue,----Also clean the bottom carburetor.------Test compression too.
Well-----I could show you a few crankshafts with stripped / melted plastic gear that drives this pump.----So if one individual ( not a shop ) has a few then how many have failed.-------Put a filter in there if you are paranoid or do not understand how this system works
There is a place that sells a replacement / new internal wiring harness.------Easy solution in my opinion.-----nymarine------Not cheap but an exact new replacement.
It is debated all the time.----Always a lively discussion.-----I will always say that lubrication / mixing oil with gas is not well understood.-------Smoke coming from a motor leads most folks to believe there is something wrong.----You have to wonder what scientific work determined that one...
It is up to the operator to select the correct propeller to allow the motor to rev properly.----Power / speed / load seems to be near the top of the list of things that are confusing.
No I would not do that !!------Just put a TEE fitting on the hose that goes from tank to the pump.----I guess I should have explained that better in post #2 above.
JB weld will work just fine.-----After all modern airplanes are assembled with EPOXY and folks line up to ----" go on them "-----Sorry , could not resist a bit of humor here.
Yes.----Talk to a proper shop for a info on a kit to block off the opening after you pull out the pump.-----No point talking to a 21 year old clerk at AMAZON or the INTERNET.
