The Mail-Journal, Volume 6, Number 17, Milford, Kosciusko County, 28 May 1969 — Page 16

THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., May 28, 1969

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Spring Means Outboard Tune-Up Time

Spring is here, and with it the start of another boating season. Armchair skippers, confined to the house by winter’s icy grip, begin to feel that old familiar itch to get out on the water again. Many boatmen tend to be romantics, but there is a practical side to the sport, particularly when it comes to a pre-season check of your outboard motor. An outboard motor is a finely tuned, precision instrument. No matter what shape it’s when put up for the winter, it —and its operating efficiency—will be affected by a layoff of four or five months. First step in preparing a motor for the season is to remove the spark plugs and leave them out until you have finished your motor work, for safety’s sake. Inspect the plugs for fouling, for cracks and check the rubber insulators for wear. If they seem in good condition, clean them and regap them according to recommended tolerances. But if you suspect that they might be bad, throw them out and start with brand new plugs. The fuel system is the next factor to check. If the motor has fuel in it from the previous season, it is likely that gum deposits may have formed in the sediment bowl of the carburetor. Remove the bowl by unscrewing * the thumb nut at.its base. Wash both the bowl and filter in neutral spirits or in clean gasoline. If the filter is badly gunked up, throw it away and put in a. new one. Check the rubber gasket around the bowl for brittleness. It’s a pretty

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good idea to replace it every spring too. Check the fuel lines for leaks or cracks Now move on to the linkage. Inspect it carefully, and lubricate it thoroughly. Make sure the throttle opens and closes easily and smoothly, and that the parts are not worn. Check the shift mechanism. If you have remote controls, it’s a good idea to remove the cover and lubricate the interior part with waterproof grease. Check the cables for twists, kinks, and whether or not they are securely fastened to the linkage at the motor. The lower unit is an item that is often overlooked. The lower gear case should be drained and refilled. Incidentally, this should be done about every 50 hours of engine use, not just at the start or finish of the season. When you drain the lower unit, inspect the oil for water and for metal chips. If either are detected, have a qualified marine dealer inspect the motor. Refill the lower gear case only with the type of lubricant recommended by the manufacturer. The fuel that may have been left in the gas tank from the previous season should be thrown away. It is likely that the fuel has broken down, and gum deposits may have formed that will clog fuel lines and carburetor if used. At the very least, the octane will have fallen drastically, as the more volatile ingredients will have evaporated. This will make it hard to start a motor and difficult to keep it running smoothly. Unless tne tank was completely

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SPRING IS MOTOR TUNE-UP TIME. In preparing your motor for the seaion you will need to change the oil in ilhe lower unit, if it wasn't done last fall (upper left). Also remember to lubricate all linkage (upper right), and clean and regap the spark plugs (lower left). Replace any plugs that are badly worn or fouled. Empty your fuel tank and check the fuel filter inside (lower right). Leftover fuel can cause gummy deposits.

drained before putting it up for the winter, it may be necessary to scrub it out with acetone or lacquer thinner to remove the gummy deposits. Except where the deposits are slight, this is best done by a qualified dealer. The outboard’s propeller should be thoroughly scrutinized for damage. Visible damage is readily spotted if the propeller was bent, nicked or broken. Any prop with damage this easily discernable should be replaced immediately, but the damage may not be so easy to see. The propeller may look fine, but may be enough out of pitch to affect performance. A dealer can check this quickly by testing the unit on a pitch block. When you’re satisfied with the propeller, lubricate the

shaft and check the drive pin for wear. As a final step, give the entire motor a complete visual inspection. Look for loose screws, nuts and bolts, and for damaged parts of any kind. Pull the starter rope slowly to see that the powerhead is free from obstruction. Check the rope for wear. There’s nothing more infuriating than to have the starter rope snap when you’re out in the middle of a lake. When you have satisfied yourself that the motor is in the best possible condition, replace the spark plugs. Make sure that you tighten them properly. Since most peopie don’t carry a torque wrench around with them, a good rule of thumb is to turn the plugs in until they can no longer.be turned by

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Lake Sullivan Rededicated May 25 Hoosiers seeking outdoor pleasure this year can add another area to their lists of favorite haunts. The Sullivan county park and recreation board has announced that Lake Sullivan was dedicated on May 25th. The lake and park will officially open for public use on May 30th. Senator Vance Hartke, Congressman John Meyers and Kenneth Grant, Administrator of the Soil Conservation Service, headed the list of distinguished speakers at the dedication. The official opening on May 30th will feature a boat and trailer show the entire Memorial Day week end. The park boasts a large swimming area, complete with diving platform and raft. Boaters will find a 40 foot launching ramp and two large boat docks for boarding and mooring. Adequate parking areas are provided. Campers may use 180 sites complete with electricity and shower centers. In addition there are seven large picnic areas as well as group camping spots. A nominal charge will be made for use of facilities. Swimming is

included with the entrance fee. Road surfaces are presently in excellent conditions, with all main roads hardtopped. The Park was built by the Sullivan county park board with the help of the Sullivan Soil and Water Conservation District, the Busseron Watershed Conservancy District, the Soil Conservation Service and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. ‘Paul’s Advice To Romans’ In Sunday’s Bible Lesson The Christian Science Bible les-son-sermon this Sunday recalls Paul’s timely advice to the Romans: “The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.” The subject of the sermon is “Ancient ard Modern Necromancy, alias Mesmerism and Hypnotism. Denounced.” Another passage in the lesson, from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, explains: “The Christian Scientist demonstrates that divine Mind heals, while the hypnotist dispossesses the patient of his individuality in order to control him.”