1965 5hp eska goldenjet problem

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  • March 4, 2024 at 1:23 pm #285508
    stargroves
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      MY 65 goldenjet is a workhorse..have it on a 19ft sailboat and it pushes it with no problem..I have been using it everyday for the last 15 years..This past summer i trolled out of my mooring with my electric motor and when i got on the lake and fired it up just like usual. It started fine but when increased throttle it didnt move. My question is and i am no means a boat motor mechanic(just regular maintenance). Is there a shear pin that i may have broke off..If thats the case can they be ordered online. The motor is in top shape and it runs like a new one..If it could be something else would love to hear your answers..Thanks Dave

      March 4, 2024 at 3:37 pm #285509
      seakaye12
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        Hi Dave,

        You might have a look at this video.  These folks know what they are doing.  They talk about a neutral clutch being a culprit in their motor.  

        https://youtu.be/K7tyZpkgPBY?si=RL799CWYkbbAofh6

        March 4, 2024 at 7:01 pm #285524
        stargroves
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          Thank you..I will watch it.

          March 4, 2024 at 7:27 pm #285528
          frankr
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            Daily use for 15 years with an Eska?  All I can say is Wow.

            March 4, 2024 at 9:02 pm #285529
            retiredoz
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              Look somewhere in the vicinity of the transom clamp – there may be a rubber nickel-size plug with a shear pin and cotter key.  Bet the pin is your problem.

              March 6, 2024 at 11:55 am #285579
              stargroves
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                In the summertime..HaHa!

                March 6, 2024 at 11:57 am #285580
                stargroves
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                  Will check that out.. I appreciate all the advice

                  March 9, 2024 at 3:31 am #285698
                  necks
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                    Is it possible that you could have a mouse nest up inside the motor, that could be binding up the throttle linkege.

                    March 12, 2024 at 11:38 am #285864
                    stargroves
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                      No

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                      May 29, 2024 at 1:48 pm #288021
                      stargroves
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                        I found the problem..It was the shear pin that goes into the prop..My neighbor and I took a nail..cut it off and grinded it down to make a new one and it works perfect…Thanks for all the replies.

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