We were at the marina and heard a loud explosion, sounded like a cannon…looked over towards the boat ramp and saw the white outboard motor cover fluttering back down to land, it had to have been 20 feet in the air when I saw it. Then smoke and flames…no one looked to be hurt. I hope everyones ok, I hate it for the owner. Question- what would cause that to happen??
Gasoline leak and a spark
Seen it happen once about fifty years ago at the goose creek reservoir dam
Some guy was working on his motor
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Pro Tip
Never ever remove the intake silencer and/or the air box cover off an old 2 stroke outboard after richening up the carbs.
Bad idea
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Is this an “ask me why I know” kinda thing EF? 