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Old 09-08-2021, 01:33 PM
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A look at the pictures shows that someone has been at the engine. Although it looks a bit messy I'd be willing to bet that the person that had it knew what every little thing there was for, where every wire went etc.

What I would do:
1 compression check
2 ignition check by turning it over and ensuring spark on all 4 cylinders.
3. remove carburetor and clean it up.
4. Hook up auxiliary fuel supply of fresh gas.
5 Check oil level and if down use 15w40 to top up
6 Turn it over on starter and see if it starts.
7 If it starts shut it off right away.
8 Hook up a water supply from a bucket to the intake pump.
9 Restart and see if it keeps running and spitting water out the back.
10 Check oil and see if any water in oil...foamy, white, bubbles on dipstick.

There are a number of things that could need work ranging from the ignition system, to pump, plugs,...if you need someone to help with the engine find a guy that is 60 or 70 years old that worked on engines...a farmer, boater, old mechanic...they know this stuff.

One of the guy said to check if it is turning over...very necessary. It has to be free and not seized.
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