Several sheared engine parts

Discussion in 'Outboards' started by Pete_M, May 25, 2008.

  1. Pete_M
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    Pete_M Junior Member

    I had a difficult day with my 2hp outboard yamaha last weekend. I must have pulled the on starter cord 100 times throughout the day trying to get the engine started.

    At somepoint after i got it started, i noticed that beneath the outer casing of the motor, the shaft of the starter casing had broken. I opened up the motor today and found that this piece had broken off, and also that the engine was in 2 pieces. The carburetor body had sheared off from the rest of the motor.

    I can't tell if this problem can be fixed by getting a new carburetor or if the carburetor is mounted to some other piece of the moter which broke.

    So, i have 2 questions: How bad is this repair? And secondly, is it likely that i did this by pulling too hard trying to start it?

    The crazy thing is that the engine started today....

    Thanks in advance for your advice.

    Pete
     
    Pete_M, May 25, 2008
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  2. alan white
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    alan white Senior Member

    You pulled too hard, Pete. Better tear it down and find out what you broke.
    Hard to tell from here.

    A.
     
    alan white, May 26, 2008
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