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Hi, I have a late 60's Sears runabout with a 45 HP sears outboard motor. Ran it for first time about two weeks ago. It ran great except that the motor seemed to surge up and down a bit at all throttle positions, not maintaining a constant rpm. I took it back home on the trailer and it sat...

Well, finally got the impeller installed and fired up the motor. It spits water like crazy now! I have been working on the boat for about a month and have installed seats, battery, bimini top and tons of other stuff. I dare say she is ready to go into the water. Perhaps I will dump it in...

Found the impeller and lower end gasket kit online. Gonna cost about $80 but it's worth it. The motor runs great

That's seems to be the general consensus. I have a manual on the way and will be attempted the repair myself. I hear an impeller replacement isn't to hard. Thanks for the reply! If you know my motor and have any pointers to offer I will gladly take any advise. Thanks again!

Also, in looking at my manual I have found that it has an "auto bail" feature which incorporates a second impeller. The fitting comes out on the side of the motor and accepts a hose which is supposed to go inside the bottom of the boat attached to a bailer foot. There is no hose hooked up to the...

Hello, I'm new here and also fairly new to boats & outboards. I recently acquired a 1968 sears fiberglass boat with a 1968 sears 45 hp outboard motor which was made by Mcculloch. The water intake and outlet are just above the prop. I put a garbage can under the motor and filled it with water...