| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| Charging motor | 11/1/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: The Tachometer on my 1993 Johnson 115 HP works at times. Wiring seems to be ok. Is the problem in ...
A: the tachometer reads pulses sent by the rectifier. the rectifer changes ac voltage to dc coltage.. ...
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| tilt/trim problem | 10/28/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: I have a 68 120hp I/O mercruiser. The tilt trim was intermittent so I cleaned the connections on my ...
A: there may be a knob on the trim unit to release the uint to go down.. the wires to the drive go to ...
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| 1984 Merc 150 | 10/23/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: I have a 1984 Merc 150 motor that was over-heating on a recent vacation. When the over heat alarm ...
A: no no no ... the larger waterflow outboards can over heat from running on the flushers that connect ...
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| Trim and Tilt Motor & Reservoir | 10/21/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: The trim motor stopped working on my 2002/200HP Merc. and the outside of the case was Magnetized. ...
A: the motor and the pump are two things ...an electric motor connected to a hyd. pump.... an ...
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| OMC upper unit question | 10/19/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: I thought I was checking the upper unit gear oil and there is a screw on the left side of case ...
A: there is no upper drive oil and lower drive oil..it is together and checked by the screw on top of ...
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| Cylinder not firiing | 10/19/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: My 1987 25 H.P. Mercury outboard quit firing on one cylinder about a month ago. I replaced both ...
A: water could be your problem....there should be a drain screw on the frount of the carb..with good ...
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| 1979 mercury 1500 150 h,p. | 10/16/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: how do i winterize a mercury 1500 150 hp engine
A: change the lowerunit oil, stabilize the fuel, run engine on flushers for a while to get gas in ...
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| force outboard, no gearcase oil in it | 10/15/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: I winterized my 70 HP 1993 Force and drained the gear case but nothing came out but a few drops of ...
A: did you pull both plugs out.?? you need to drain all oil and water...pressure shcek the ...
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| Output shaft | 9/29/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: How to take apart the output shatf on the on a rack in pion steering
A: take the four bolts that attach the cable to the helm off and the rack and cable should come ...
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| 88" 85hp merc | 9/1/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: Everett, My step dad just bought a 88' bayliner with 85 hp merc he says runs great but wont shift ...
A: on the shift sfaft in the lowerunit there is a ramp, that moves with the shaft..when the ramp comes ...
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| Water separator | 8/26/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: I'm looking for a water separator to place on my boat. It runs with a 2007 135 hp Mercury Optimax. ...
A: you can never have too many seperators.....and yes the engine has one...but when it fills up with ...
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| Outdrive slips | 8/25/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: I have a 1989 Marlin with a new 350 Chevrolet (8 Hrs) and the stock Mercruiser Alpha I. My problem ...
A: the engine coupler is bad....the smoke is the rubber hub of the coupler.....pull the drive, then ...
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| fuel problem | 8/9/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: i have a boat with a 2006 merc optimax. since new the boat has baffled me and now three authorized ...
A: tracker valve regulates a 10 psi difference between fuel and air rails...just saying I would check ...
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| Motor won't turn over | 8/8/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: Everett, I have a 1971 65hp evinrude outboard and the motor won't turn over. I changed the spark ...
A: with the engine cover off look at the starter when you try to crank it..the click you hear is the ...
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| lower unit | 8/7/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: i have a 1973 65 hp evinrude. the gears, im assuming, are all to pieces in the lower unit. because ...
A: your best bet is to get another gearcase to replace it with..the bearing carrier has a cpl of bolts ...
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| mercury 50hp water in bottom 2 cyinders and low compression on 1 cylinder | 7/29/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: i have just been told by the machanic that i have water entering the bottom 2 cylinders and the ...
A: Sounds like the exhaust plate is leaking ...a hole in the plate..it is on the port side of the ...
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| Merc 250 260hp | 7/29/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: I have an 87 Searay 230 c.c. with a 260hp merc, the other day I was coming in off the bay(fresh ...
A: it sounds like a fuel problem....try to run on a portable tank to make sure the inboard tank is ok.. ...
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| Sea Ray 1985 | 7/10/2009 | Everett Peacock |
Q: I have an alph 1 outdrive I am having issues shifting in and out of gear I have adjusted the shifter ...
A: it has a neutral switch that kills the engine for a moment when shifting out of gear.....it is ...
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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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