Recent content by conks01

Actually, it isn't the tube that's caked, it's the drive shaft itself!

So I've resulted in using the Clarkson whacker and have finally managed to release it! It's fair to say that the tube which the drive shaft sits in is caked up! I'm more concerned about the copper water pipe, not sure how I can jet that through to make sure it's clear? Might blast some carb...

Hi, As per pics below, I'm struggling to drop the leg on this old beast. I've read through a few posts on here, but others appear to have been able to release the drive shaft easily, I cannot! The water hose/pipe connected onto the water pump has come off, but I cannot seem to pull the tube...

Hi, There's a cracking post on here with a link to a guide as to how to replace the impeller on a Mariner 2M. The link is : http://www.troppo.co.uk/odds/Mariner%202M%20Impeller%20replacement.pdf As per pics below, I've got so far but I'm stuck trying to separate the gearbox from the drive leg...

Thanks all. After more penetrating oil, and the help of a mate who conveniently popped round to catch up, managed to crack it open. Now for the impeller....

Great shout, thanks all !

Yeah thanks and I definitely don't have the pin. Wonder if they never had the option on the earlier ones? Will have to work out how to attach it to the dinghy without it dragging 🤔

Hi, I've inherited a Mariner 2M 6A1 1984 2hp outboard which I'm restoring, it's a relic and seen better days. I'm not overly familiar with this outboard and whilst I can lift it, it doesn't stay in the horizontal position, there doesn't appear to be any hook/lever system like you would get on...

Hi, The top gearbox oil drain plug screw on my 1984 Mariner 2M 6A1 2hp outboard will not budge! I've used penetrating Oil on it, a heat gun, and tapped it with a hammer, but it's being rather stubborn! Does anyone have any advice what else I can try please? I'll keep with the penetrating Oil...

Thanks and yes, the carb is currently sat on the kitchen table waiting for me to get my behind in gear!

Hi all. So to follow up, I've started to take the engine apart this weekend. Having sprayed penetrating Oil in the cylinder all week, it's no longer seized and the piston is now moving pretty freely. The spark plug will need changing as it's seen far better days! I took the head off also as...

Hi all. So to follow up, I've started to take the engine apart this weekend. Having sprayed penetrating Oil in the cylinder all week, it's no longer seized and the piston is now moving pretty freely. The spark plug will need changing as it's seen far better days! I took the head off also as...