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| gimble bearing replacment? | 6/18/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: I just bought a 1984 grady white overnighter 20 with a mercruiser 470 with a Alpha 1 outdrive it has ...
A: if the noise is at the top of the stern drive then it is the top bearing in the drive going bad.. if ...
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| Merc IO Coupler Replacement Clarificaion | 6/13/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: You had said in an earlier answer that if the coupler is bad you can move the prop while in gear- ...
A: with the boat on the trailer and it not running... in forward you should only be able to turn the ...
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| my boat won't move!! | 6/12/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: I have a 1988 Rinker with a 4.3 mercruiser. I put the boat in the water and went to back out. This ...
A: first of all you can not get your hand between the driveshaft and the coupler....to feel if it is ...
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| powerpack | 6/9/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: I have a 1985 mercury 115 hp motor that falls on its face on take off, if it will even get on plane. ...
A: need to see if you have compression and spark to each cylinder.. there is no test for the switchbox ...
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| impeller repacement instructions | 4/23/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: I have a 1995 6 hrse Suzuki boat motor. Could you give me instructions on how to replace the water ...
A: you have a few items that are in the ign system..the stator, it applies voltage to the cdi module, ...
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| engine fuel system | 4/21/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: My 5.7 LXEFI runs great for the first hour then it bogs down then goes up again. This will continue ...
A: it could be the valve at the tank...where the fuel line connects to the tank, there is a valve that ...
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| tube question | 3/11/2009 | Martyn Fryer |
Q: I have a aluminum tube that was hit while i was towing it.Its pushed in about a foot. Can i repair ...
A: Without seeing it I can only suggest that you try strong suction pads on & pulling out either ...
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| Mercury 25 HP repair | 3/10/2009 | Martyn Fryer |
Q: I have 2005 metcury 25 HP it was running great but last time i used it i hisitates and stalled ...
A: Unfortunately I mainly deal with construction & outfitting but it sounds like the fuel line could ...
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| 1994 Mercury 200 XRI | 3/10/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: This motor runs great at all times above idle. It will idle, but hits / shakes real hard. Never ...
A: does it have carbs or injectors...?? oil pump is crankshaft driven..the horn will beep if the oil ...
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| Repairing the flooring in my boat? | 3/9/2009 | Martyn Fryer |
Q: I bought a 1994 Bayliner 1750 Capri last year and did not notice that the floor was weak. Within in ...
A: Marine plywood is standard but the thickness I would recommend is 3/4 or 18mm but it is always worth ...
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| capsized boat | 3/8/2009 | Martyn Fryer |
Q: turned my bass boat over today, it has a 90 horse inline 3 cyc mercury how do i know i have the ...
A: As long as the motor is able to sit upright over a period of time it should settle and work as usual ...
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| boat qusetion | 3/8/2009 | Martyn Fryer |
Q: I have a 1988 Searaider with a 70 hpr Evinrude and i am having problems getting it started when its ...
A: It sounds like either new spark plugs are needed,cleaning or distances checked (feeler gauge)(but ...
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| oil everywhere | 3/8/2009 | Martyn Fryer |
Q: I was out on the boat last night when i lost almost power while underway. I took the motor out of ...
A: Unfortunately I deal with construction & deck maintenance but it does sound like the seals or one of ...
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| Suzuki 40hp 2-stroke | 2/27/2009 | Martyn Fryer |
Q: I have a Suzuki 40hp 2-stroke Older motor. Here in South Africa, there just is not anyone who knows ...
A: Unfortunatly I do not deal with the engineering side but with the vessel construction,maintenance & ...
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| How to check a Mercury Force 120 without starter | 2/27/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: I found a Mercury Force 120 1999 outboard, and it has a burned starter. He said that he sold the ...
A: Crank it over with a rope....do a compression check, no more than 15 psi between any two ...
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| mercury 75 outboard | 2/25/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: the problem is that when i go out the alarm sounds,and the rev counter does not work. can you tell ...
A: if the alarm sounds constant then check your water flow...replace the waterpump......rev counter ...
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| motor request | 2/25/2009 | Martyn Fryer |
Q: I'm 18 and i bought an 11' Mercury Minnow for me and my brother to fish from. the dimensions of the ...
A: Row it's easy & cheap!!!,Sorry!! I would go for something around 4-8Hp they are light & reasonably ...
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| Mercruiser Trim | 2/23/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: I have a mercruiser i/o. I can trim the outdrive down, but no response when trying to trim up. I can ...
A: crossing the two big poles just bypasses the solenoid...when voltage is applied to the small post, ...
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| The Engine from Hell - Evinrude | 2/23/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: and I hope your having a good day. I'm going to apologize right now because I know that this is ...
A: when you had the unit replaced you should have done the pump while there...with the boat on the ...
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| Warning Buzzer at high rpms | 2/23/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: I have owned a 1988 Evinrude 175 HP Outboard Motor since new. Two years ago, I had to have the lower ...
A: the buzzer sounding at WOT sounds like the pump is weak...the waterpump should have been replaced ...
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| Idling Problems | 2/22/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: I have a 1978 85 horse Evinrude outboard. I just purchased it. The engine has sat since the end of ...
A: Your carbs need to be cleaned and or rebuilt...Get a kit for each carb...comes with the gaskets you ...
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| 50 HP Evinrude starter | 2/20/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: Hey Everett, I just purchased a 14' fishing boat with a 50 HP Evinrude motor (what year I don't ...
A: it depends.. the clicking is the solenoid activatiog...you need to check for voltage at the starter ...
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| Mercruiser | 2/7/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: My problem is when running my motor above 2500RPM it almost stalls starts hesitating normally run at ...
A: check the sensor in the dist assesmbly .. make sure the accell pump is working...to check it hook ...
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| 4.3L Mercuiser - hard to start | 2/7/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: I have a 2000 Mercruiser (4.3L) with Thunderbolt V carbureted ignition (engine s/n 0L565516). At ...
A: check all your sensers, oil pressure sensors.. you have a connections on it that get corroded..low ...
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| Mercury 225 lower unit does not engage in forwards until engine warms up | 1/30/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: I have a 2003 Mercury 225 Optimax, it will not engage in forwards until the motor warms up a few ...
A: adjust the shift cable.....for more forward movement.....what is happening is...the shift cable adj ...
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| 1989 evinrude 150 xp stalls on take off! please help! | 1/27/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: i just got this boat. it has a 1989 evinrude 150 xp on it. the vro pump has been disconnected. i ...
A: the vro has a hose that connects to the block...check that...when it stalls have you hit the choke ...
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| steering cable | 1/22/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: I have an 87 Lavey Craft w/ 200 hp merc outboard. steering cables SHOT! looked at it tonight to ...
A: the steering cable nut should be at the end of the tilt tube, that is the piece that the cable goes ...
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| outboard repair | 1/12/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: I just bought a mercury 150hp xr4 (3carbs). It's been sitting up for about a year. When I put it ...
A: check the staror...it has a high side and a low side...maybe the high side is defective....you can ...
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| Leaking water into engine compartment | 1/5/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: Back in August I had my boat out for a day of fishing.I have a 1987 Bayliner with a 4 cyl I/O while ...
A: with the boat on the trailer inspect the u-joint bellows....on the drive there will be three hoses ...
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| Evinrude 90hp fuel line problem | 1/2/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: Started motor as normal before leaving for a great day of fishing,Got 1 mile offshore and motor ...
A: check the anti-syphon valve... it is in the tanks where the fuel line connects... You need to find ...
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| waterpump | 1/1/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: Ihave a 2000 2oohp carb mercury converted to manual fuel/oil mixt. The boat is not peeing below the ...
A: if the powerhead was removed to rebuild it was the water pump replaced also...if it was then the ...
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| restarting 1997 Bayliner 5.0 Capri after 4 year shutdown | 12/16/2008 | Everett Peacock |
Q: Trying to revive barely used motor left idle after tuneup 3.5 years ago. Replace battery turned ...
A: if the gas was not treated when you stoped using it then the carb is full of junk varnish....see if ...
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| outboard steering | 12/2/2008 | Everett Peacock |
Q: I recently purchased a 4.75 quintrex bayhunter with a 60HP mariner outboard. the motor is only 4 ...
A: any thing is worth a shot...sometimes if it is not too frozen you can use a chisle to hut the shaft ...
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| 90 hp johnson | 12/1/2008 | Everett Peacock |
Q: recently restarted boat after a couple of monthes of sitting due to electrical probs, completed ...
A: once the water is in the carbs...you can pull the drain plugs out and let it drain...to prevent the ...
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| boat steering | 12/1/2008 | Everett Peacock |
Q: I'm new at this game, so pardon the basic question. How do you disconnect the steering cable that ...
A: there are different styles, rotary and rack...if it is rotary, press the pin in while trying to move ...
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| engine coupler | 11/30/2008 | Everett Peacock |
Q: I have 2003 260 mercruiser I/O. My marina mechanic is telling me the engine coupler let go and needs ...
A: the engine coupler connect to the flywheel and the shaft from the drive goes in it..the engine must ...
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| quicksilver 3000 controller | 11/30/2008 | Everett Peacock |
Q: I just bought a 26 foot 1995 probass suncatcher pontoon boat, with a 115 hp mercury outboard and a ...
A: the manual for the engine may have the controls in it...if it has a button on the handle it must be ...
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| winterizing | 11/29/2008 | Everett Peacock |
Q: do i need to rewinterize my boat this yaer? i did not even remove the shrinkwrap this year is my ...
A: If your boat was winterized correctly then you should not have to do anything this year...make sure ...
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| 1982 105 hp chry | 11/28/2008 | Everett Peacock |
Q: Do you know a site that has a Manuel down loaded to look at and read?? I just bought a boat and I ...
A: I do not know of a site that you can download a manual, but with the engine noe runningf take the ...
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| 8.1 VOLVO GI RUNNING BAD | 11/27/2008 | Everett Peacock |
Q: I HAVE TWIN 8.1 VOVLO GI V-DRIVES IN A CHAPARAL SIGNATURE 350. PORT ENGINE WILL NOT REV PAST 3300 ...
A: a couple questions, is it fuel injected ..?? has it been sitting for any time??? have you ...
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