Re: outboard motor problems

Jeff Hyett (blackhaw@email.msn.com)
Fri, 30 Jul 1999 11:35:45 -0700


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Hi Y'all

Just an update on the 4 h.p. Evinrude that I couldn't fix.

I took it to The Boat Shop here in Reno (actually I think it's in Sparks)
and they replaced the fuel primer valve (choke). Parts & labor = $125.

This is really embarassing but I'm gonna share it anyway. This valve is
also the fuel shutoff. I think the thing was in the off position and that's
why it wouldn't start. The reason they had to replace it was that I broke
it while "fixing" the motor. What a maroon.

It works great, as it always did before this. I may see some of you at the
Tahoe Sail, if I can get some time off during the event.

Thanks for all the input.

Jeff

P15 Moi Moi
Reno NV