Starting a Lehr Propane Outboard After 4 Years

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3 жыл бұрын

Starting a Lehr 5 horsepower outboard for the first time in roughly four years. This is my first experience with a propane outboard and overall I like what I see. No carburetor issues and a very small, lightweight engine. Quality might not be the best but certainly good enough.
Thanks for watching!

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@amandabarbato5079 3 жыл бұрын

I love the POV at 3:03. Glad somebody cares enough to get it going, keep it up!

@FixAndForget 3 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks so much!

@mikus4242 3 жыл бұрын

That’s why I have a dual fuel generator and run it off of propane. No carb issues.

@FixAndForget 3 жыл бұрын

I agree, it is a big plus for outboards since everyone here is always using regular ethanol gas and ruining carbs. Oil stays nice and clean too!

@Draxindustries1 3 жыл бұрын

Good run off propane. Just gas zylinders need. Inside engine keep good with propane, no carbon like petrol.. Greeting from Russia (Cherkasy).. ❤️

@FixAndForget 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Yes propane keeps the engine and oil looking brand new!

@Draxindustries1 3 жыл бұрын

@@FixAndForget Agree with clean propane. We sell CCCP warbird, turbine helicopter, tracked and turret vehicle. Personell karrier we take and put together V8 16litre. run propane 35 years. Only have new valves engine like new, pistons even new like. Gas turbine unit for electric generation, very low emmision too. Propane fuel good. Greeting to you friend.. 👍

@FixAndForget 3 жыл бұрын

@@Draxindustries1 very cool!

@AB-nb2ic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I have a 5 and a 2.5 lehr, both have been sitting about 3 years. Gonna dig them out and see what happens

@FixAndForget 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I was pleasantly surprised by all aspects of this engine especially due to its origin. Cheers!

@michaelcahn 10 ай бұрын

Nice! I just started mine after 4 yrs and got a big puff of smoke. is that typical after a long time sitting?

@FixAndForget 10 ай бұрын

Yes after 4 years sitting I wouldn't be worried about it. Just keep an eye on the oil level and check for gas leaks and cooling water discharge. Good luck & thanks for watching!

@michaelcahn 10 ай бұрын

@@FixAndForget thanks 🙏!!

@UserFormelyKnownAs_hjkh 2 жыл бұрын

Any tips on this motor? Im new to outboards and picking up this exact motor used in a couple days

@FixAndForget 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Change the oil at the prescribed interval, make sure the water pump is functioning, periodically check / Change the lower unit oil. Don't let the engine overheat!

@UserFormelyKnownAs_hjkh 2 жыл бұрын

@@FixAndForget this may seem like a dumb question, but how would you know if an outboard with no temp sensor is overheating?

@FixAndForget 2 жыл бұрын

If the water pump is working then the engine will most likely not overheat. Once you witness one overheat you'll be able to tell from experience what it's like, a distinct sound and smell usually accompanies it. Cheers!

@robantonelli5331 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, people talk a lot about how bad these motors are,A lot of flak , are they really any good ? And where would someone bring it to be worked on ? Thanks .

@FixAndForget 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I really can't speak for their reliability but this one survived sitting for 4 years which is generally pretty hard on engines. The diaphragm and regulator still worked fine which would probably not be the case with a gas engine. I will say that the quality probably isn't the best given where it's made (china) any reputable outboard motor shop would likely be able to repair one. Good luck.