TOPIC: Solved My Cavitation Problem

I hung a 1963 Homelite on a 1956 Tomahawk Rocket a few years ago. It always had a cavitation problem. She would cavitate at top RPM and in aggressive turns. I adjusted the motor trim, I changed props, I looked for a hook in the bottom, I tried cupped props, I tried everything I could think of and few things I couldn't think of. Then one day this winter I discovered the answer! I was reading through all the service bulletins that were issued for the Homelite/Bearcat motor series (I have them all) and came across the bulletin shown in the photo. In short it says keep the ram tube open to keep a supply of water to the lower drain holes. Well mine indeed was plugged. I broke it down, cleaned it up and put it back on the water BINGO it works just like it it suppose to. Problem solved!!!!

Greg Anderson
Wisconsin

would love to have copies of all those bulletins as they are informative

Greg,

I am putting a 67 Homelite 55 back into service after 25 years in storage. Where can I get my hands on the Homelite/bearcat service bulletins?

Buz

Welcome Buz, I think BillR is your best shot on that;
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