finding out the hard way evinrude 6hp 74 model boug

omcnut

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:facepalm: bought a 6hp evinrude from a clown who proudly displayed recipts for a new water pump......too bad the idiot didnt know you cant run the motor on muffs because the pickup is in the exhaust skeg!!!!! result 1 outboard with no water circulation because the impeller had comlpletly melted down(as well as the plastic housing) and a failed fishing trip:mad: oh well 1 water pump kit later and a half hours work and its pumping fine and runs great:Djust gos to show you even having work done by a marine specialist cant save an idiot from themselves.......(still,I should have tested it in the drum at home before trying to take it fishing:rolleyes:so whos the real dummy!!) dont know how i posted this three times how do i get rid of other two??
 

JB

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Re: finding out the hard way evinrude 6hp 74 model boug

The guy is not necessarily an idiot. . .just naive enough to think he can handle an outboard without a Service Manual.

Moderators can delete the double/triple post. No harm no foul.
 
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