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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 175 Evinrude | 5/30/2012 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: 1996 175 Evinrude, when i go slow (no Wake zone), after a while, an alarm starts beeping from the ... A: the water pump in the lower unit needs to be rep[laced.. at slow speed your pump is not putting ... | ||
| electrical/current to electric fuel pump | 5/30/2012 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: I have a 96 correct craft ski nautique EFI. 350 chevy. There is no electric current to the electric ... A: on that engine there is a oil presure switch that will not let the fuel pump run if it does not have ... | ||
| No Spark... | 5/22/2012 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: Sir, First off thank you for your time. I have a 1990 90HP Mariner 2Stroke/3Cylinder. I am ... A: make sure the kill switch is not shorted out...move it up and down a few times to check.. there is a ... | ||
| mercury sterndrive lower end leak | 5/15/2012 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: Little hole on opposite side of lower drain/fill plug for sterndrive oil. oil seeps out of this ... A: it sounds to me your problems are the lower shift cable may be too hard to move, which would mean ... | ||
| trim and tilt | 5/14/2012 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: Everett,thanks for taking the time to answer my Question....i have an Evinrude power trim and tilt ... A: low fluid would make the trim pump whineee, it is a self bleeding system and it is checked with the ... | ||
| 96 Johnson 150 fast strike struggles under load | 5/11/2012 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: Ok, the motor will start and idle and rev fine. when its in the water it struggles and will not ... A: if the fuel pump has been rebuilt and the bulb will still not stay hard then you have too low of ... | ||
| OMC 3 LITRE | 5/7/2012 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: I have an 1988 four winns 160 freedom. after choking the boat to start and then putting it slightly ... A: if it is a cobra unit, there is a igintios cuttoff switch called a neutral switch, that engages for ... | ||
| 2002 90 hp mercury 2-stroke no spark | 5/4/2012 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: I Have a mercury 90hp 3cyl, motor cranks but shows no spark on any cylinder when using a spark ... A: The engines ignition system is as follows.... Flywheel and magnets, Charge coil or stator, charges ... | ||
| Coil no spark new | 4/6/2012 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: First of all thank you for your time, I have a 1998 four winns bow rider with a V6 volvo penta in it ... A: your problem is that the lower shift cable has gotten too hard to move and it must be ... | ||
| Volvo Penta V motor flooded, then wouldn't start | 4/2/2012 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: I just bought a 2005 Chaparral 225 SSi with the 5.0 ltr GXiE motor. Was told it was serviced and ... A: the problem you have is this,,,there is a neutral switch on the engine, where the shift cables ... | ||
| boat engine won't always restart after sitting | 3/28/2012 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: I have a 2000 21' EFI Sea Ray boat on the Potomac River at Fairview Beach, VA. It always starts up ... A: I would replace the intake air temp sensor.. I am assuming it has throttle body fuel injection... ... | ||
| 2000 5.7 EFI mercruiser | 3/27/2012 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: Just bought a 2000 regal 2350 with 2000 EFI 5.7 Mercruiser. Everything was going good. had motor ... A: if you look at where the shift cable connects to the lower shift cable you will find a shift ... | ||
| 90 HP Outboard Lower Unit | 3/18/2012 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: The oil that was inside looks very good not a sign of water at all. I pumped in almost one quart ( I ... A: the proper way to refill the lower unit is remove both plugs, pump from the bottom untillit comes ... | ||
| 2006 Bayliner 185 | 3/14/2012 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: The speedometer and Tachometer don't work any suggestion. TKS ANSWER: speedometer and tachometer ... A: what engine is in the boat ??? there is either a speedo pickup on the transom of the boat or it is ... | ||
| boat moter | 3/8/2012 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: changed water pump on 50hp mercury now i cant get it in neutral A: You didn't get the shift shaft aligned when reinstalling unit.... remove unit put controls in ... | ||
| Boat motor coils - one is hot, one is cold, starter doesnt turn.? | 3/6/2012 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: I hope you can help me with a question. I just purchased a 1977 Chrysler model 572 with a 1978 ... A: your engine is a 1978 .. it has a set of points and condensers. what happens is there are two ... | ||
| 115 Turbo Jet | 3/6/2012 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: I have a 1994 115 Turbo jet that will not break plane.I have a new fuel pump,new carbs,new gaskit ... A: 1994 115 2 stroke powerhead with a jet pump instead of a lower unit...First check compression on all ... | ||
| Boat motor coils - one is hot, one is cold, starter doesnt turn.? | 3/4/2012 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: I hope you can help me with a question. I just purchased a 1977 Chrysler model 572 with a 1978 ... A: there should be a starter solenoid that the battery connect to and the starter motor on the ... | ||
| Carolina Stiff | 3/3/2012 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: My speedometer doesn't work. Have a Yamaha 150. 2007 4 stroke, how do you clear out the lower unit ... A: there should be a small hole on the leading edge of your lower unit...that hole getts clogged some ... | ||
| leak? | 2/29/2012 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: I have a 78 pro craft with a 115 johnson and for some reason it over fills the livewell if no plug ... A: on the livewell, there should be a water tube that plugs in the livewell to levels off the water ... | ||
| 1976 Evinrude 9.9 | 2/23/2012 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: My 76 evinrude 9.9 has strong spark and will start very quickly and then idle until the engine ... A: Ok I would clean he points up anyway, reset the idle mixture screw, at 1 and a half turns out...try ... | ||
| Low compression | 2/13/2012 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: I have a 4 cylinder 1991 force 120 hp motor with low compression in the top reading at 30 the rest ... A: I am not sure what you mean "cylinder drain" there is a water jacket on the head, is that what you ... | ||
| not cirulating water in 35hp outboard | 2/3/2012 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: Chrysler 35 hp 1968, has new impeller everything looks good,ran with lower unit in trash can full of ... A: the impeller should be replaced first...even tho it looks ok that doesn't mean it is good....after ... | ||
| 1978 outboard johnson problem | 1/31/2012 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: Im writing in regards to a recently purchased used boat, it is a 1978 robalo with a 200hp Johnson ... A: If the engine is revivg up but the is not moving normally then check the prop..the is a rubber hub ... | ||
| 93 evinrude shutting down | 1/30/2012 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: I have a 93 carburated 2 cyl 40hp outboard. Last time out under full throttle it just shut down like ... A: the warning system, sounds the horn or buzzer when it overheats, or low on oil..There are no ... | ||
| ENGINE SWAP | 1/27/2012 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: ONE OF MY ENGINES WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A MAJOR DEFECT, AND THE BOATYARD TOLD ME IT IS CHEAPEST TO ... A: I would need all the info on your engine,s to be replaced to give you a proper quote.. Your cheapest ... | ||
| Mercruiser lower unit noise | 1/22/2012 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: I have a 2004 Bayliner 175. Ran fine last time used. Started it up after a couple of months of no ... A: First off yes there should be a swift quick movement going in and out of gear, forward and ... | ||
| 1989 19' Bayliner with Volvo, it hammers when turning or getting in to it hard | 1/18/2012 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: Drives nice at slow speeds, but will jump and hammer when turning or getting into it hard. What is ... A: There are two u-joints that connect the drive to the engine, with the drive removed you can replace ... | ||
| 1980 OMC 140 marine engine | 1/18/2012 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: what is the initial setting for the Mixture screw and the other screw( idle ) on this engine?? my ... A: on the carb fuel mixture screw, 1 and a half turns out from all the way in is where you start, then ... | ||
| Motor dies when trying to put in gear? | 1/18/2012 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: I recently bought a 1987 bass tracker with a chap mercury that came with boat originally?Boat is in ... A: Ok you have a few things going on....first, the model and horsepower would help...... the idle ... | ||
| Boat Prop or hydrofoil? | 1/12/2012 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: I have a 2003 sea ray 182 br. All i do is pull tubes all day. I dont plane very well or quickly ... A: WOT rpm's should be between 4400-4800 at wide open throttle...if you remove tyhe prop it should have ... | ||
| MARINER 150HP OUTBOARD MOTOR | 1/5/2012 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: If you put engine in forward gear, it feels like the clutch is slipping and engine does this about 3 ... A: The problem is that the shift cable needs to be adjusted.. With the cover off move the gear shift ... | ||
| Electric winch for boat | 1/4/2012 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: A long-time friend and fishing partner was planning to surprise me with an electric winch for ... A: Do not use the wiring from the car, you would either have to install a battery on the trailer or ... | ||
| 1997 evinrude ign | 1/4/2012 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: Tracker 60hp, It will start and run fine, but if I run it a 75% or better for a little while then I ... A: Power packs can fail when warmed up or at any time in between. That is why you test all the ... | ||
| suzuki dt 85 outboard motor | 1/4/2012 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: Could you please assist me in being able to set the timing on my suzuki dt 85 outboard motor,this ... A: with the engine cover off mocve the controls and watch for the timing plate to move, it is under the ... | ||
| 1985 bayliner capri 1950 with the 305 5.0l | 12/29/2011 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: i have a few questions. 1. i don't have any power during take off. it idles just fine but the ... A: first you say it idles ok, is it cutting off when you try to give it the gas with the boat in ... | ||
| 1997 evinrude ign | 12/24/2011 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: Tracker 60hp, It will start and run fine, but if I run it a 75% or better for a little while then I ... A: yes it sounds like the stator is going bad...or a pack...you need to do a ac voltage check coming ... | ||
| Batteries not charging | 11/14/2011 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: I have 2 new batteries on my boat. I have a 2000 Yamaha F100 motor. When I go to use my boat, the ... A: 12.5. Volts are not enough. It should be at least 13 when running..it more than likely has a ... | ||
| Merccruiser Bellows Replacement | 10/4/2011 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: My 1996 26 foot Searay BR has a 300 HP Mercruiser I/O. The marina servicing the boat has ... A: No that is a little out there........I have been in the business for 35 years....and sure it is ... | ||
| Trim unit solenoid replacement | 9/29/2011 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: You helped me out recently with a recommendation for a remote console for my 1998 Chapparal LE180 ... A: Can't really tell from the picture...but, there are two solenoids on the trim pump, one for up and ... | ||
Everett Peacock
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Marine repair questions
Experience
35 years experience boatmansbargains.com
Organizations
Taught Marine electronics at NOVA CC IN ALEXANDRIA VA
Education/Credentials
certified, Yamaha outboards,yamaha stern drives, Mercury outboard, Mercruiser, Evinrude. Johnson, Mariner, suzuki, Volvo Penta, Honda,
Awards and Honors
service exelence award ( yamaha)
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