Just bought a "really" used 1996 GTX. Haven't done much with it yet.
Two questions:
1) It is very difficult to shift the unit from forward to N and then Reverse. There seems to be a mechanical stop device (hook lever) that must be disengaged prior to shifting into N and then Reverse. Is this normal, is it out of adjustment, need lubricating?? Seems a bit awkward to have to reach back and release while on the sky (almost impossible if in the water and not on the trailer).
2) Previous owner said the unit was running "lean". The dealer (he took it to) said he would have to replace the carbs or it would eventually burn up the engine?? This doesn't really make sense to me. I think I may simply put the carbs back on as they are, fill the oil tank, mix the fuel and run a tank of gas through it and see what it does. Any suggestions???????
Two questions:
1) It is very difficult to shift the unit from forward to N and then Reverse. There seems to be a mechanical stop device (hook lever) that must be disengaged prior to shifting into N and then Reverse. Is this normal, is it out of adjustment, need lubricating?? Seems a bit awkward to have to reach back and release while on the sky (almost impossible if in the water and not on the trailer).
2) Previous owner said the unit was running "lean". The dealer (he took it to) said he would have to replace the carbs or it would eventually burn up the engine?? This doesn't really make sense to me. I think I may simply put the carbs back on as they are, fill the oil tank, mix the fuel and run a tank of gas through it and see what it does. Any suggestions???????
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