Great Friends

To have one or two friends is a blessing; to find more than that is abundance.

My 69 Nautique which I've had for now the fourth summer has always run beautifully. I replaced a coil at the end of last year which I thought had corrected a sudden dieing problem. This summer the problem has just grown exponentially. Starter gave up (it only lasted 40 years), fuel pump, electronic ignition issues, carb issues, and the water pump (hey I got that one fixed!)

Anyway, I've been tearing into all that stuff, with a bunch of great help from friends on this site. I'll not mention names, but they are guys that have become very important in my life.

The main reason I bought an old boat was because old boats have stories and lives, and they remind me of great times in my past growing up on the water with family and freinds.

The second reason I bought an old boat is because I had been wanting to learn about engines and mechanics. That is now happening!

The engine is still not running right; it stumbles and falls flat when trying to accelerate. I'm told probably the carb, which I've torn into once (I got all the parts back in the right spot--I think). But the distributor is 40 years old too, so maybe there's something there, or with the electronic module, or maybe the old fuel pump I found isn't working properly.

But, the thing is, the guys here have been great to encourage and offer wonderful advice. And, I'm learning. So thanks to this site! I am so looking forward to Green Lake and meeting people.

If nothing else, I'll be able to get out on the water and idle.

Chuck

P.S. I haven't had much time to post, my free time has been spent under the dog house. I pray over people who are sick, I'm trying figure out if God would think it stupid of me to pray for this engine.

Don't damn the engine. That does not work. I know, I've done it too many times, only to bust a knuckle shortly thereafter.

I've also prayed for the engine as well. Works much better.

And when it runs perfectly, brining you more joy that an inanimate object should, don't pray TO the engine. False idols after all...

When you have the experience helping engines that you do helping people, I'm sure you'll see the same results.

Chuck,

Nice post. It just brought a smile to my face at this time I have to miss my boat due to a busted prop...

Thanks,
Kristof