The Nauticus Canal Cruiser

Hi RichC, I have the Ford Service Manuals for the 2260/2270 range of industrial engines, which covers the Watermota. It cover three carburettor types, the Motorcraft 1V and the Weber 2V (manual and automatic choke. The Motorcraft is a single venturi and the Weber are twin venturi. If yours is a sing...

Geoff,

Thanks for the advice, I'll try your suggestions. Takes me back to my early motoring days with a Mk2 Cortina!!

Eric

Anyone got any hints for getting a recalcitrant Watermota (2261E HC) to start after a winter of idleness? 2 weeks ago River Canal Rescue took an hour and half to get it to fire having checked all the usual places (points, distributor, timing, battery, plugs, leads etc) all showing a good spark. Went...