I was recently told that "He who works on an outboard without a manual has a fool for a mechanic." Well, no truer words have been spoken!<br /><br />I bought the motor at an estate sale. The first thing I discovered was that the spark plugs were so long that they were hitting the top of the pistons! I was able to determine that the carburetor was gummed up, and I managed to clean it out and get the motor running. Ran great as long as I kept pumping the primer bulb on the gas tank.<br /><br />I bought a Clymer service manual because the slow speed adjustment didn't seem to have any effect on the way the engine ran. It would appear that someone has glued the jet in place, 'cause I can't turn it with anything, let alone the plastic knob. While reading the manual I discovered that this model was supposed to have a fuel pump. The only thing there is two small horizontally spaced threaded holes with a large threaded hole in the middle.<br /><br />I have two questions: Is there any chance of engine damage if the motor was run without the fuel pump on? Any ideas on how to get the low speed jet out?<br /><br />Mark
