Hi Kristie,
Well done and good work .

I think most people will make time to read the long detailed version it is all so good, so no need to skip to the highlights.

GREAT Work travelling and having a go,
GREAT writing I love reading it. I reckoned you earned a medal every day.

Hi All,
the above comments on the thermostat blocking the water flow when cold is correct but the few water cooled two strokes I have worked on do not have a thermostat to block water flow. The pump runs from start up because the impeller is on the crankshaft and the water flows while the engine is ...