Good video man. I like how it's straight and to the point with the different directions and views, especially the part where you went across the screen because alot of videos I view don't show it that way so it's hard to get an idea the speed it goes across the water. Thank you
Well, at least you noticed your missing plug before putting the boat in the water! I've known folks that have overlooked that! Good luck on your next trip with the fishing!
Hard starting little motor. Hopefully it gets better with break in. I have heard mixed reviews on this motor. One good thing. You will never get in trouble in a no wake zone😂
Great video.. looks like my back up motor i just broke down on the delta limped home on my trolling motor hours to get back plus I had to wait for the tied to change..
Unfortunately I went with price and the fact that this motor reversed position like it does. I was going to use it on my GoBoat but I bought a little canoe to use it on. Haven’t started it yet, but your video is great and informative. Much appreciated.
It is a great little motor as long as you do maintenance in the upkeep it will treat you well remember to replace the fuel line within the first four to five months of use and make sure the styrofoam balls are out of the water cooling ports thanks for watching enjoy
Good video! I just got a new Pelican Bass Raider 10 e. Its rated for a 3.5 hp motor. I think this motor would be just fine. I can't afford the popular brand motors that cost a thousand bucks. Have fun and good luck with your new motor!
+slingshot Hi Slingshot... Did you ever get this motor for your 10e ? I just got the same boat and am wondering how well it works with one. The boat will be for me and my girlfriend. A trolling motor and battery and a couple of rods and lunch and stuff. Do you recommend?
mr. wolf howdy today is friday march 18 2016 my new hankai came today ...pretty happy with it...although it had some screws missing from the cover.... i took it out of the box read the instructions as best i could...then filled my old 55 gallin drum with water gassed up the motor pulled it it fired right up on the second pull. ran it for a few seconds then realized i forgot to open the choke...so opened the choke ran fine... i have no complaints at all considering the price i paid for it.... now ive been a small engine mechanic for about twenty years ....i recognize the engine as just being one of thosr universal two strokes... with a water cooling device added.....truth is for me this motor is a great thing having a weed eater motor for the power source...i can keep this motor running indefinetly for not much money.... since these motors are so cheap...i mean i just bought a cheap weedeater new for 69.99 with the same motor... oh by the way i wont be able to use hankai parts to fix my old tanaka though...the car (which is what the tanaka needs)is a standard. weedeater carb the tanaka actuallj has a card similiar to a motorcycle only smaller.... thanks i hope your motor performs well and you have as much fun with as im going to have with mine
So i got my hangkair motor today. Added gear oil and fuel mixture. Started it up and sounds good....except, the propeller wasnt moving. Do u know what the problem is? Does it need to idle awhile in water to loosen up or something. Or a special aligning of pin shear ,hub and propeller cap? Any help greatly appreciated. I just tested it in plastic tub of water not a lake.
Great lil video there bud. I suggest giving it 1/16th or 1/8th throttle when trying to start it up. Im used to small 2 stroke motors, i bet this is the same.
I received mine in two pieces. The head was not mounted on the shaft/lower unit. I had to figure out how to hook up the parts. The black housing did not make allowance for the copper water intake. I have a small black rubber part with a hole I have no idea where it goes.
I will upload my first trip out in a few days hopefully. I do videos for the National Anglers Association and hopefully the new bass raider and this motor will give me a new look for some videos
I just got mine yesterday and broke it in today it's a little beast. Do not use the 35:1 fuel mixture though and if you do, don't use their mixing jug. The fuel that I mixed was around 25:1 and it almost burnt up the motor. Also need to make a few modifications to the motor to make it run smoother. I'll be posting a vid later today on my channel of what I did to make mine run a little better.
Topwolf Outdoors have you had any problems with the water impeller? Mine was disconnected whenever I got it and the intake hose was kinked. I had to hook it up and shorten the hose.
Topwolf Outdoors I hear ya I been working a lot of overtime lately. It's also been raining down here a lot so I haven't really had a chance to even go out on the boat and test out repairs or the new trolling motor. I'll be doing an update tomorrow though so hopefully we will see if this 1436 of mine can be pushed by the hangkai.
Yet got 1 too works top it was crap running it in with the 25/1 mix now use 40/1 and don't have top end cut outs lol for the past two years and I use it 4 days a week for the past 3 years and still no problems
great little video , was a bit concerned about that gator from were i was sitting it looked like it could have had some john boat Ala cart lol if there was an engine fail or god forbid a sinking if that flex seal wouldnt have held up , by the way you never did comment on that end of the video , so how did it do .....
thank you for the video. I have this engine and trying to break it in with a bucket in my backyard. It keeps stalling after 10 min but prob not giving it enough gas. Will keep trying. I am a bit of a chicken with it. Thank you for your video b/c it was the information i needed and all the best with yours :) !
Donald, I see from the video you have a natural eye at spotting gators. We seem to have a gator on the loose here in Michigan in the Clinton River (see attached link to article). Is it possible for you to come up and help snag the gator🐊?
Donald, I think you need some more power. I would suggest getting a nice 5 horse Merc!! That will get you up on plane and moving to your favorite fishing hole in a nice quick manner!! Mark the K-9 from Michigan has one and he took it to God's lake and caught more fish than you could ever imagine!!!!
I once went to the lake with my boat, and realized my plug wasn't in the boat. I had left it on a work bench at home. I drove all the way home, and got out my cable and crimper, and cabled the plug to the back of the boat so you need heavy duty cutters to remove it. Now, everytime I take the boat to the lake - the plug is there.
I was out yesterday and ran mine about 30 mins. to get to a fishing spot it ran good... yes it does....I don't know what happend to yours.. if it over heated, the tube could have had small parts of popcorn stuff in it.. hope it works out for you..have a good day... TW
Paddle "silent" soft and without noise.. gas motor is big not fish shadow of the raft/boat - sit for a bit near shade and they collect under your aspiration of a good meal.
Hey, I just bought one of these motors, mixed the fuel right and put it on a barrel and could not get it started. I am confused, I saw you put the choke on and turn off several times, but did not know where you had it when it finally started...can you tell me where to put the choke to start it. On or Off?
The engine is fine, just the same as any other brand. It's the components that let it down, so change plug, fuel lines, pull cord, and filter. I'm wondering if there's a better carb you can buy?
its still running great , just have not done a video out fishing the last few time, but yes I do need to do a update video..I will do one soon, thanks for watching..
I will be ordering this motor soon. I watched all your videos about this motor. Now that you have used it a few times can you pass along any more tips about starting and maintenance? Thank You and good luck catching fish this year!
It's been a few months from this video but how's the motor holding up? I've been thinking about getting the same one but the reviews are hit and miss with it.
nice little engine, i love to get one sometimes to replace my electric trolling motor. if you don't mind I'm asking how much you pay for those hangkai engine?? Thanks
I recently filled up the fuel tank and took out on the lake. It got going and about 10 mins in i heard a pop noise. Kept going then heard pop again. Kept going then heard pop again the i stopped and it shut off by itself. Let it cool down and it wouldnt start again. Do u know what problem might be and how to fix it. It ran fine before when i ran it out of gas finally, then as i said i filled up and took it out again.
Random pop noise, can be fuel or spark related. Either case make sure you have a clean carb, fuel lines and of course clean decent fuel (no ethanol). It's not rare to find fuel supplies dirty from the source. Tip: Make sure your jerrycans are clean. When filling them up an old sock makes an awesome filter for bigger particles. ;-) Spark, the easier and usually the culprit in this motors is the really crappy quality spark plug. Changing to a good known spark plug, can save a lot of grief. Always carry a spare. In spite of being a bit overkill, personally I prefer Iridium plugs for small 2 strokes. No comparison at all. Easier start, less fouling, smoother running. Tip: Always carry the spare in an appropriate container. No good when it's needed, to find out the ceramic is broken. Because it was stored in a plastic bag, inside a tool box. ;-) A soft rubber hose of the right size, with a couple of rubber caps, makes an excellent and cheap spark plug box. ;-)
Would have done a pre start check ✅ oil in gearbox check water pump works, check nuts and bolts are tightened and run it in first before taking it out.😊
Is that the two-tact motor, or the four-tact ? Did you break it in by running it 10 hours with high ratio oil/gasoline? Let me know if you had issues with this motor over the years.
Ive just got this motor and its starting to smell like burning rubber after 2 days of play (about 7 hours in total ) any help please ive just taking the 7hour old gear oil out. Its black with peaces of waht looks like grounded metal
I changed my gear oil out before I even used it and did maintenance way before it needed to be done that may be why I had a good motor hope you figure it out and enjoy lots of happiness on the water
yooo I bought this 3.5 engine. I turned it on inside a bucket of water to test it but it turned off after 15 minutes ... doesn't it have water cooling system? I think it over heated ..what do you think ?
Check the spark plug. Mine had a bent prong and it shut off on the lake. No idea how it bent, but it happened. Yes, it has water cooling to it. The engine is supposed to run at 25:1, so if it did get hot, make sure to run it at that next time.
looking at getting this motor, hows it been holding up? How do you like it/would you recommend it? And whats the top speed you've ran it? Would be going on a 13' Gheenoe
Topwolf Outdoors Thanks for the quick response! The boat itself only weighs 120lbs. I have a 55lb trolling motor that pushes me, a buddy, and gear (about 400lbs all together) at 3.5-4mph, hoping this'll kick it up a bit :)
Ok so ive had my 4HP 4 STROKE Lead all way. It tends to get pretty hot at about 20 minutes and theres Plastic hoses attatched to the cast alluminum engine block. The fuel line was also laying on it so i zip tied it up and away. I been running it in a Barral of water 15 minutes at a time then killing it. I have not gotten to open it up yet it pushes some water. I ran it 3 hours then changed the oil saw metal shavings from the fresh new piston. I replaced the oil been running it in the barral pushing water breaking it in gently before taking her out. It seems good though so far. I do wish it was water cooled because im scared getting it too hot will cause thermal expansion and contraction And mess up the cheap cast alluminum or melt the plastic hoses. If a hose melts I'll JB WELD it or Mcgyver a metal hose on it. . it is what it is... Cheapest motor out there but for $479 it pushes more water than i thought and it has a metal propeller thats a plus. I think it will last a long time as long as i dont over fill the oil. Let it overheat. Or Idle it with the propeller not spinning. The propeller must be spinning for the oil to flow. I'll video tape the first voyage with it on my 12 ft. Alluminum John boat.
@@OKTyGr The 4 HP Leadallway motor is doing good. Im getting ready to take my Dad and son out on it this weekend prolly. I did have 1 issue that was my fault. I was "hauling ass" Lol going max speed like 10-15 mph and i hit a Log under water hard. Broke a Shear pin and the plastic sleeve the pin sits in inside the metal propeller. I put a new shear pin in and molded a new thing to hold it. The only thing i didnt care for is it came with shear pins and tools but no plastic cup to hold shear pin. So i used JB weld and molded a new piece. Its good. Motor didnt stop running after i hit the log. The parts that were supposed to break broke saving the Motor.
Its quiet and doesnt burn oil. Starts right up and gets me from A to B with 3 guys and gear in the 11 ft V Bow john boat. Max speed is 10-15 mph. I did zip tie the fuel line up after i got it as it was sitting on the hot aluminum block. I ran it in a barral and changed oil every 3 hours run time to flush shavings out. Thats how i broke it in. We'll see how long it lasts. Anything that breaks I'll post it on here. So far its good though for the price.
+Brandon Johnson that might be asking a lot out of this little motor..It would be just to slow..,look for a 6hp in this type or like a reg merk 3 hp motor should do it ok.. have a great day... Donald
+Topwolf Outdoors I have . had plenty of different brand 3.5 hp motors and I can tell you its barely enough for 2 guys in a 10 foot flat bottom with nothing else on board go for the 5 or 6 even maybe 7.5 hp motors
I know this has been posted over a year ago, is it still running ? Just asking because I just ordered a 6.5 four stroke Hangkai that has no reviews as of yet that I can find in English.
hello, yes it is running still,tested it out a few days ago for a fishing trip in a few weeks, I have not posted any videos was just out fishing not taking the camera..just alone time to fish, and I have not seen any thing on the 6.5, when you get it plzs do a video or two, thanks have a great weekend..
have you ever lived in Dunellen, Rainbow Springs ? I could almost swear you look like a guy I worked with in Ocala like 15 years ago with the same first name.
Basically what I did was mounted to the Jon Boat use it came back change the fluids repeat three times and was good to go thanks for watching have a great day
I sold it to a guy that wanted to do Jon Boat Bass Tournament Fishing he called me he said he want a couple of vents and the motor is running great and a Jon Boat is holding up well
He bro my engine keeps turning off as soon as a stop giving throttle. Is it normal or something is wrong in my engine? And secondly my engineer is giving white smoke which goes inside the water but i can see it visibly is it also normal or something is wrong?
Hey dear thanks for the reply : I'm not sure if it's ethanol or non ethanol but I'm using 95 octane fuel. Second this I tried both choke on and off but still engine shuts off as soon as i lower the throttle. But i used choke as recommended (choke closed on starting, open choke when running the engine) have you ever had this issue?
I'm sure youve probably already figured it out, but the choke label is wrong. The "off" position actually turns the choke on, and the "on" position turns the choke off.
Nice little motor Donald, the smile on your face said it all :)
Have fun on your next fishing trip.
ATB.........Les.
Good video man. I like how it's straight and to the point with the different directions and views, especially the part where you went across the screen because alot of videos I view don't show it that way so it's hard to get an idea the speed it goes across the water. Thank you
Well, at least you noticed your missing plug before putting the boat in the water! I've known folks that have overlooked that! Good luck on your next trip with the fishing!
That boat seems like a lot of fun! Thanks for the video!
Great to see it working out, keep on keepin on!
Glad the new engine worked well Donald. You're a brave man. Not sure I'd feel comfortable in the water with Gaiters in it.
Hard starting little motor. Hopefully it gets better with break in. I have heard mixed reviews on this motor.
One good thing. You will never get in trouble in a no wake zone😂
Hard starting, loud as hell and sometimes sold with faulty spark plugs. It's cheap for a reason. The Hangkai is a hard no.
@@leomdk939 it's a honda
well that is a nice little boat to get out on the lake with. great video.
thanks it is a nice jonboat, after the weather cools down I will do more fishing,have a great Day Sir
Great video.. looks like my back up motor i just broke down on the delta limped home on my trolling motor hours to get back plus I had to wait for the tied to change..
Good stuff my friend, nice to see You out again, the engine worked very well, have a nice day , atb Hans
Unfortunately I went with price and the fact that this motor reversed position like it does. I was going to use it on my GoBoat but I bought a little canoe to use it on. Haven’t started it yet, but your video is great and informative. Much appreciated.
It is a great little motor as long as you do maintenance in the upkeep it will treat you well remember to replace the fuel line within the first four to five months of use and make sure the styrofoam balls are out of the water cooling ports thanks for watching enjoy
Thank you so very much
nice video, thank you for the effort
Good video! I just got a new Pelican Bass Raider 10 e. Its rated for a 3.5 hp motor. I think this motor would be just fine. I can't afford the popular brand motors that cost a thousand bucks. Have fun and good luck with your new motor!
+slingshot Hi Slingshot... Did you ever get this motor for your 10e ? I just got the same boat and am wondering how well it works with one. The boat will be for me and my girlfriend. A trolling motor and battery and a couple of rods and lunch and stuff. Do you recommend?
mr. wolf howdy today is friday march 18 2016 my new hankai came today ...pretty happy with it...although it had some screws missing from the cover.... i took it out of the box read the instructions as best i could...then filled my old 55 gallin drum with water gassed up the motor pulled it it fired right up on the second pull. ran it for a few seconds then realized i forgot to open the choke...so opened the choke ran fine... i have no complaints at all considering the price i paid for it.... now ive been a small engine mechanic for about twenty years ....i recognize the engine as just being one of thosr universal two strokes... with a water cooling device added.....truth is for me this motor is a great thing having a weed eater motor for the power source...i can keep this motor running indefinetly for not much money.... since these motors are so cheap...i mean i just bought a cheap weedeater new for 69.99 with the same motor... oh by the way i wont be able to use hankai parts to fix my old tanaka though...the car (which is what the tanaka needs)is a standard. weedeater carb the tanaka actuallj has a card similiar to a motorcycle only smaller.... thanks i hope your motor performs well and you have as much fun with as im going to have with mine
Nice Bro looked like you had fun with that motor
Nice demonstration thanks.
Great video. Thanks man.
Thanks for the video. It helps.
Great video!
Hey thanks for your videos! Been thinking bout getting one. After watching your vids,think i will now.
thank you for watching, you will enjoy it, have a great day
So i got my hangkair motor today. Added gear oil and fuel mixture. Started it up and sounds good....except, the propeller wasnt moving. Do u know what the problem is? Does it need to idle awhile in water to loosen up or something. Or a special aligning of pin shear ,hub and propeller cap? Any help greatly appreciated. I just tested it in plastic tub of water not a lake.
Look like it ran awesome. Great kittle motor bud.
Don't have to add oil in lower part of the unit?
Watching your videos has really helped chose this engine! Thanks Donald! How's the engine running now? (31st October)
Just got mine today, looking forward to trying it on my 7' boat
nice have fun with it Sir
Hi Jason how's ur Hangkai 3.5hp working I'm planning to buy one for me any issues you face with OBM.
Great lil video there bud. I suggest giving it 1/16th or 1/8th throttle when trying to start it up. Im used to small 2 stroke motors, i bet this is the same.
how long have you had the motor how often do you use it have.you had any issues
I received mine in two pieces. The head was not mounted on the shaft/lower unit. I had to figure out how to hook up the parts. The black housing did not make allowance for the copper water intake. I have a small black rubber part with a hole I have no idea where it goes.
hell yeah agreed you proud of it I would be too I would ride with you anyday
Just got my motor in today. This video was helpful.
glad it helped you out.. I need to do some more updated vids on mine.. have fun :)
I will upload my first trip out in a few days hopefully. I do videos for the National Anglers Association and hopefully the new bass raider and this motor will give me a new look for some videos
Clear Fork Bassin look forward to seeing the video have fun with it have a great day
I just got mine yesterday and broke it in today it's a little beast. Do not use the 35:1 fuel mixture though and if you do, don't use their mixing jug. The fuel that I mixed was around 25:1 and it almost burnt up the motor. Also need to make a few modifications to the motor to make it run smoother. I'll be posting a vid later today on my channel of what I did to make mine run a little better.
nice have fun with it mine is running great going to do a update video soon on it have a good day
Topwolf Outdoors have you had any problems with the water impeller? Mine was disconnected whenever I got it and the intake hose was kinked. I had to hook it up and shorten the hose.
no not at all I so need to do a video been working to much as of late.. got to keep the roof over my head
Topwolf Outdoors I hear ya I been working a lot of overtime lately. It's also been raining down here a lot so I haven't really had a chance to even go out on the boat and test out repairs or the new trolling motor. I'll be doing an update tomorrow though so hopefully we will see if this 1436 of mine can be pushed by the hangkai.
Gracias! nice video
Thank you Sir
Great Video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yet got 1 too works top it was crap running it in with the 25/1 mix now use 40/1 and don't have top end cut outs lol for the past two years and I use it 4 days a week for the past 3 years and still no problems
Looking good!!!
Appreciate the vid!
thanks for making the video!
thanks for watching , have a great week
Topwolf Outdoors have you had any issues with motor
Hi Nick, no I have not, it still runs great,I have to do a new vid soon on it, have a great day, TW
great little video , was a bit concerned about that gator from were i was sitting it looked like it could have had some john boat Ala cart lol if there was an engine fail or god forbid a sinking if that flex seal wouldnt have held up , by the way you never did comment on that end of the video , so how did it do .....
Nice!👍
thank you for the video. I have this engine and trying to break it in with a bucket in my backyard. It keeps stalling after 10 min but prob not giving it enough gas. Will keep trying. I am a bit of a chicken with it. Thank you for your video b/c it was the information i needed and all the best with yours :) !
Nice camera work brother
sir how long have you had this and how is it holding up
Donald, I see from the video you have a natural eye at spotting gators. We seem to have a gator on the loose here in Michigan in the Clinton River (see attached link to article). Is it possible for you to come up and help snag the gator🐊?
Topwolf i agree with fepowson. I am waiting to receive and break in mine and hope it has the same effect on my lol How has the fishing been?
Donald, I think you need some more power. I would suggest getting a nice 5 horse Merc!! That will get you up on plane and moving to your favorite fishing hole in a nice quick manner!! Mark the K-9 from Michigan has one and he took it to God's lake and caught more fish than you could ever imagine!!!!
All of us would probably rather have the Merc...... But not the p price!!
Just work a little extra OT and save up. Well worth it to get that Merc or Johnson!!!
I once went to the lake with my boat, and realized my plug wasn't in the boat. I had left it on a work bench at home. I drove all the way home, and got out my cable and crimper, and cabled the plug to the back of the boat so you need heavy duty cutters to remove it. Now, everytime I take the boat to the lake - the plug is there.
How does it run on the full tank?
How was it after 4 years?
I was out yesterday and ran mine about 30 mins. to get to a fishing spot
it ran good... yes it does....I don't know what happend to yours..
if it over heated, the tube could have had small parts of popcorn stuff in it..
hope it works out for you..have a good day... TW
Hello greetings to Colombia how long Time during the fuel
is your motor still running pretty good I wad thinking on get one for my 14 foot fiberglass flat bottom
I had one and I loved too go on trips with it cuz it wasn’t that loud at al! I Think u should buy it
I'm about to put one on my 14ft
I'd keep a set of oars on that boat!
you should have a set of oars in all boats
Well not all boats lol. Try rowing a 28 regulator 😂😂
Or a second motor that was tested at home before the trip. I have bout 58 motors and plan to carry a spare motor and spare parts. But paddles too.
What brand/type of oil did you use in fuel mixture? Manual says SAE10w/40 but that doesn't sound like 2 stroke fuel oil. Thank you.
It was Quicksilver brand from Walmart I think but it's been a minute since I've done it I'll have to re-watch the video have a great day
Paddle "silent" soft and without noise.. gas motor is big not fish shadow of the raft/boat - sit for a bit near shade and they collect under your aspiration of a good meal.
Hey, I just bought one of these motors, mixed the fuel right and put it on a barrel and could not get it started. I am confused, I saw you put the choke on and turn off several times, but did not know where you had it when it finally started...can you tell me where to put the choke to start it. On or Off?
try putting the choke three quarters weigh and have the throttle wide open and pull the cord thanks have a great day
The engine is fine, just the same as any other brand. It's the components that let it down, so change plug, fuel lines, pull cord, and filter. I'm wondering if there's a better carb you can buy?
Nice
Hey bro, I noticed that you had a 12v Trolling motor on board as back up. Did you switch engine off out on the water and start it back up again ok?
do you still check this? update on this motor? still running problem free? I'm looking at buying one
its still running great , just have not done a video out fishing the last few time, but yes I
do need to do a update video..I will do one soon, thanks for watching..
dont
Still running?
I will be ordering this motor soon. I watched all your videos about this motor. Now that you have used it a few times can you pass along any more tips about starting and maintenance? Thank You and good luck catching fish this year!
+slingshot i'll do a vid soon on it.. thank you
Greetings my friend today June 2018 that outboard still serves and I would like to know if you recommend it because I want to acquire one thanks.
hello sorry took me so long, yes it is and I'm going to do my 3year over look on it soon, have a great week
Topwolf Outdoors I’m interested in seeing your 3 year review on this motor. I am looking at one for my 10 foot jon boat. Keep up posted!
It's been a few months from this video but how's the motor holding up? I've been thinking about getting the same one but the reviews are hit and miss with it.
I've ran mine for at least 200hrs with no issue at all.
Want kind of oil dow you mix with your gas
nice little engine, i love to get one sometimes to replace my electric trolling motor. if you don't mind I'm asking how much you pay for those hangkai engine?? Thanks
That is what I just did I want to fish lake Michigan but I didn't think my 30lb trolling motor would do
Is the motor really loud?
I've got a 14 foot fiberglass Jon boat, you think this engine would push it along?
on the fiberglass jon boats it's a little heavy you will need the 6hp one
How long will it run on a full tank ?
good video
Donald if ya can try and put ethanal free gas in the engine if you use regular gas you will soon have to have the carb redone...nice video
charles merritt hi thanks for watching..in my Gas & Oil video
I did say I was useing non-ethanal gas in it..have a good day.. TW
I recently filled up the fuel tank and took out on the lake. It got going and about 10 mins in i heard a pop noise. Kept going then heard pop again. Kept going then heard pop again the i stopped and it shut off by itself. Let it cool down and it wouldnt start again. Do u know what problem might be and how to fix it. It ran fine before when i ran it out of gas finally, then as i said i filled up and took it out again.
Random pop noise, can be fuel or spark related. Either case make sure you have a clean carb, fuel lines and of course clean decent fuel (no ethanol). It's not rare to find fuel supplies dirty from the source.
Tip: Make sure your jerrycans are clean. When filling them up an old sock makes an awesome filter for bigger particles. ;-)
Spark, the easier and usually the culprit in this motors is the really crappy quality spark plug. Changing to a good known spark plug, can save a lot of grief.
Always carry a spare. In spite of being a bit overkill, personally I prefer Iridium plugs for small 2 strokes. No comparison at all. Easier start, less fouling, smoother running.
Tip: Always carry the spare in an appropriate container. No good when it's needed, to find out the ceramic is broken. Because it was stored in a plastic bag, inside a tool box. ;-)
A soft rubber hose of the right size, with a couple of rubber caps, makes an excellent and cheap spark plug box. ;-)
I'm guessing he didn't do his break in period. Did he oil the lower gear box.
Would have done a pre start check ✅ oil in gearbox check water pump works, check nuts and bolts are tightened and run it in first before taking it out.😊
Is that the two-tact motor, or the four-tact ? Did you break it in by running it 10 hours with high ratio oil/gasoline? Let me know if you had issues with this motor over the years.
its a two - break in time for me was about 11 hours - and no issues motor runs great- join are FB page- facebook.com/groups/536817843464908/
what's the length of your boat? I just got the Pelican Intruder 12'. Searching for a decent engine now...
It was 12 foot with a three-quarter inch front deck
just curious if that motor is still any good after 3 years
I used to have one and didn't last long and had constant problams
How long did this motor last you?
My trolling motor goes that fast on my Jon. My eska 5hp triples that speed but I'm about to spend a check on a 15 to 25 mercury
Ive just got this motor and its starting to smell like burning rubber after 2 days of play (about 7 hours in total ) any help please ive just taking the 7hour old gear oil out. Its black with peaces of waht looks like grounded metal
I changed my gear oil out before I even used it and did maintenance way before it needed to be done that may be why I had a good motor hope you figure it out and enjoy lots of happiness on the water
yooo I bought this 3.5 engine. I turned it on inside a bucket of water to test it but it turned off after 15 minutes ... doesn't it have water cooling system? I think it over heated ..what do you think ?
Check the spark plug. Mine had a bent prong and it shut off on the lake. No idea how it bent, but it happened. Yes, it has water cooling to it. The engine is supposed to run at 25:1, so if it did get hot, make sure to run it at that next time.
looking at getting this motor, hows it been holding up? How do you like it/would you recommend it? And whats the top speed you've ran it? Would be going on a 13' Gheenoe
+Fishin Jeeper it's doing great..it works great on my jonboat about 7-9 mph..
should work nice on your boat have a great day TW
Topwolf Outdoors Thanks for the quick response! The boat itself only weighs 120lbs. I have a 55lb trolling motor that pushes me, a buddy, and gear (about 400lbs all together) at 3.5-4mph, hoping this'll kick it up a bit :)
Is it still running in 2019? I ordered a LEADALLWAY 4STROKE 4 HP. I'll let u know how it does no videos of it on youtube
Ok so ive had my 4HP 4 STROKE Lead all way. It tends to get pretty hot at about 20 minutes and theres
Plastic hoses attatched to the cast alluminum engine block.
The fuel line was also laying on it so i zip tied it up and away. I been running it in a Barral of water 15 minutes at a time then killing it. I have not gotten to open it up yet it pushes some water.
I ran it 3 hours then changed the oil saw metal shavings from the fresh new piston. I replaced the oil been running it in the barral pushing water breaking it in gently before taking her out. It seems good though so far. I do wish it was water cooled because im scared getting it too hot will cause thermal expansion and contraction
And mess up the cheap cast alluminum or melt the plastic hoses. If a hose melts I'll JB WELD it or Mcgyver a metal hose on it. . it is what it is... Cheapest motor out there but for $479 it pushes more water than i thought and it has a metal propeller thats a plus. I think it will last a long time as long as i dont over fill the oil. Let it overheat. Or Idle it with the propeller not spinning. The propeller must be spinning for the oil to flow. I'll video tape the first voyage with it on my 12 ft. Alluminum John boat.
@@josephdavis8074 how is it now?
@@OKTyGr
The 4 HP Leadallway motor is doing good. Im getting ready to take my Dad and son out on it this weekend prolly.
I did have 1 issue that was my fault. I was "hauling ass" Lol going max speed like 10-15 mph and i hit a Log under water hard. Broke a
Shear pin and the plastic sleeve the pin sits in inside the metal propeller. I put a new shear pin in and molded a new thing to hold it. The only thing i didnt care for is it came with shear pins and tools but no plastic cup to hold shear pin. So i used JB weld and molded a new piece. Its good. Motor didnt stop running after i hit the log. The parts that were supposed to break broke saving the Motor.
Its quiet and doesnt burn oil. Starts right up and gets me from A to B with 3 guys and gear in the 11 ft V Bow john boat. Max speed is 10-15 mph.
I did zip tie the fuel line up after i got it as it was sitting on the hot aluminum block.
I ran it in a barral and changed oil every 3 hours run time to flush shavings out. Thats how i broke it in. We'll see how long it lasts. Anything that breaks I'll post it on here. So far its good though for the price.
@@josephdavis8074 still going?
Do you think this motor will push my 12ft v-hull john boat up river with me and 2 buddys were all under 200lbs
+Brandon Johnson that might be asking a lot out of this little motor..It would be just to slow..,look for a 6hp in this type or like a reg merk 3 hp motor should do it ok.. have a great day... Donald
+Topwolf Outdoors well it pushed me and my girl up stream fine. my gas oil mox was off i did a 50:1
+Topwolf Outdoors I have . had plenty of different brand 3.5 hp motors and I can tell you its barely enough for 2 guys in a 10 foot flat bottom with nothing else on board go for the 5 or 6 even maybe 7.5 hp motors
how many kg your motor?
Great video ! I'm thinking about getting one. How much does it weigh ?
12.18 Kilograms
Love the video mate I have recently purchased a new boat just wondering how big is your John boat exactly?
thanks,have fun with your new boat, mine is 12 foot long, I'm doing a 3 year review on it will be out soon, have a great day
Thanks and good luck
At 5 years are you still running with it?
Thanks for the video!
Are you still liking the motor?
Mike, yes I am, update video coming out soon,have a great day..
I know this has been posted over a year ago, is it still running ? Just asking because I just ordered a 6.5 four stroke Hangkai that has no reviews as of yet that I can find in English.
hello, yes it is running still,tested it out a few days ago for a fishing trip in a few weeks,
I have not posted any videos was just out fishing not taking the camera..just alone time to fish,
and I have not seen any thing on the 6.5, when you get it plzs do a video or two, thanks
have a great weekend..
I will. It was shipped today from New Jersey UPS and I should have it on the first. BTW What part of Florida are you from ? I am in Citrus County.
i'm in Leesburg,.. the 6.5 should do you well...
have you ever lived in Dunellen, Rainbow Springs ? I could almost swear you look like a guy I worked with in Ocala like 15 years ago with the same first name.
Did you do the ten hour break in on this motor or did you just mount up and use it ?
Basically what I did was mounted to the Jon Boat use it came back change the fluids repeat three times and was good to go thanks for watching have a great day
is that wide open??
This video is about 4 years old now, I wonder how the engine is going today, not in a trash can I hope
sold the boat to a guy that is fishing jon boat tournaments and the motor is still running great
@@TopwolfOutdoors Good to know, sir, been looking for a cheap backup engine
How well did the motor work did it last
hello, it still is working today, sold it to someone and is now fishing jonboat tournaments and doing well
So does it still run good? Whatever happened need some answers please as I contemplate ordering one of them
I sold it to a guy that wanted to do Jon Boat Bass Tournament Fishing he called me he said he want a couple of vents and the motor is running great and a Jon Boat is holding up well
He bro my engine keeps turning off as soon as a stop giving throttle. Is it normal or something is wrong in my engine? And secondly my engineer is giving white smoke which goes inside the water but i can see it visibly is it also normal or something is wrong?
check the choke, and are you useing non ethanol gas?,the smoke is normal, can you do a video,
Hey dear thanks for the reply : I'm not sure if it's ethanol or non ethanol but I'm using 95 octane fuel. Second this I tried both choke on and off but still engine shuts off as soon as i lower the throttle. But i used choke as recommended (choke closed on starting, open choke when running the engine) have you ever had this issue?
What lake is that
Hi can someone help me? Does this engine come with a ripcord?
Yes it does and comes with a spare thanks for watching have a great day
How is this little motor doing you think is still worthy of buying
Hi how are you? Is the motor still running ?
yes it is, going todo a 3 year update on it soon, have a great day
I'm sure youve probably already figured it out, but the choke label is wrong. The "off" position actually turns the choke on, and the "on" position turns the choke off.
beats rowing
How big is your boat man cool little rig
it's 12 thanks have a great day