| Subject | Date Asked |
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| hard starting 1988 Evinrude 200 hp | 11/8/2009 |
Q: I have problems starting my 1988 Evinrude 200 hp motor.After it starts,it will start fine the rest ...
A: sounds like the choke circuit is clogged...it may have a enrichment valve on the side of the ...
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| Charging motor | 11/1/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| 1994 Mercury 200 XRI | 3/10/2009 |
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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| How to check a Mercury Force 120 without starter | 2/27/2009 |
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 |
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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| Mercruiser Trim | 2/23/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| 1983 Evinrude 90hp Overheating head on one side. | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I also have a problem with my head overheating on the starboard side. Even from cold start once it ...
A: it sounds like you have covered all your bases...it gets warmer than the other but it is HOT does ...
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| firing problem | 11/25/2008 |
Q: i have a 1978 mercury 115hp and i am not getting iny fire to the plugs i got a tester on the spark ...
A: with that old ignition the main thing that failed was the trigger assy. ( distributor ) remove the ...
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| 25 hp johnson push button start problems | 11/24/2008 |
Q: sometimes when you push button it will fire sometimes it does nothing at all not sure ...
A: with the kit that is on the motor now,electric start, charging system,neutral switch,...make sure ...
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| merc 115 | 11/23/2008 |
Q: ..what order do the mercury spark plugs leads connect to cylinders 1-6 for a 1982 blue band merc 115
A: I can't find my book on that of older motor...should be able to tell by the length...did you remove ...
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| Test power pack 583110 | 11/20/2008 |
Q: This summer the 10 yr old battery died. After replacing it the motor ran very rough and would surge ...
A: if you test all the items for resistance and peak volt output and they are good then the pack is ...
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| trim will only come up with trailer button | 11/17/2008 |
Q: i just bought a 2001 maxum 1800sr i have taken it out about five times it just hit 200 hours. after ...
A: there are two senders on the gimbal ring of the outdrive..one is a trim limit switch the other is a ...
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| no fire from the coils | 11/16/2008 |
Q: I'm not getting any fire from my coils.its a classic 50 mercury about a 1986 i think.i wouldn't ...
A: make sure the ign switch is not the problem..on the power pack take off the black with yellow stripe ...
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| '88 Johnson 50 probs | 11/10/2008 |
Q: Just bought this boat and took it out today for the first time. I opened it up for about 2 minutes ...
A: it sounds like you have a cylinder loosing fire to the plug...run it with one wire dissconnected to ...
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| water coming in around drive shaft area | 11/9/2008 |
Q: 3.0 Merc Cruiser - Water is pouring in around the drive shaft area. I cannot figure out where this ...
A: have you had the drive off, maybe the water tube oring came off. with the boat on land and running ...
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| 1973 40 HP Johnson | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I'm trying to diagnose the problem with my '73 johnson 40HP. It has good spark and compression. Also ...
A: has the engine been sitting for a while??? if so sounds like the carb needs to be cleaned.. a ...
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| yamaha steering arm jammed | 11/5/2008 |
Q: thought I would try this as apposed to my husband spending a fortune at a boat fixer man... Yamaha ...
A: Your problem is that the steering cable that goes thru the motor is frozen to the tube that it goes ...
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| Mercury Key Switch Wiring | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 50hp Thunderbolt flywheel CD pointless-coil per cylinder-4 cylinder with electric start. ...
A: the new switch should have come with instructions ...can't tell you of a particular wire code..there ...
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| Hard starting new Honda BF8 motor. | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I bought a new Honda BF8 Classic about a month ago. We found an urgent need, in the middle of our ...
A: it should start when cold with the choke full on with in 2 or 3 pulls....when it starts push the ...
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| mercr. i/o | 10/4/2008 |
Q: 1979 4winns 140hp 3L I'm getting a chatter/rattle at the outdrive w/engine running. and odrive ...
A: the gimbal bearing and u-joints are the problem.. Pull the stern drive off and inspect and or ...
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| Power Trim 1997 Evinrude 150 hp Ficht | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I need to replace the P/T motor since it has quit running. There is Power to the motor but it has ...
A: yes you have to pull the moto, to get to the last bolt...with the manual release loosened you should ...
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| tilt/trim 1984 suzuki dt115 2 stroke | 9/23/2008 |
Q: trim stuck in up mode.discon batt. & it stops.disconed all switches & still tries to go up.oil level ...
A: do you hear a click???? check your positive connections..if that is ..should be positie on one side ...
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| Boat repairs on a boat that sank | 9/22/2008 |
Q: What type of problems on the repairs of a 2000 Four Winns 81' boat that sank.
A: it depends...if outboard or inboard...but remember that if the battery was connected when it sank ...
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| fuel pump diaphram | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I have a 1989 Johnson 140 hp looper,about 1 year ago I noticed the motor was using more fuel and the ...
A: that is correct I am 100 percent sure the vro has gone bad....they now have rebuild kits for some ...
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| 1982 mercury outboard | 9/19/2008 |
Q: motors missing. getting fire to all cylinders. in the water will bog down for about 50 yards, and ...
A: could be a fuel problem, try to hit the choke when it stalls does that help or not..if it does then ...
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| taking on water | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I have a '94 Monterrey w/a Mercruiser I/O. The boat runs great, but is taking on a lot of water - ...
A: you probly have a broken shift bellows...on the trailer turn the steering all the way to the left, ...
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| steering | 9/7/2008 |
Q: i have a 92 fourwinns 190 horizon with a cobra outdrive. I have a lot of play in the steering not ...
A: if the nut is tight at the steering cable then it could be up at the wheel also...other than that a ...
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| 1977 Johnson v4 115 horse | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I have got the motor to run at an idle but everytime I try to throttle up, it completely falls on ...
A: could be too much piston to cylinder wall clearance.....worn out...might need to be rebuilt....even ...
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| Frustrating leak-"84 Bayliner Volvo Inboard | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I have "84 16' Bayliner Capri Bowrider with Volvo AQ125 4C Penta inboard motor. It does have some ...
A: you should see two bellows from outside the boat....top one is a u-joint bellows...don't want water ...
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| 91 evinrude exp | 8/6/2008 |
Q: i looks like i have water mixing with fuel after the fuel runs through my VRO pump?{turns milky} ...
A: where the VRO pump connects to the block or crankcase there is a check valve, it is ussaly brass. ...
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| Fuel leakage | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 1979 140hp outboard Evinrude. When the motor is running I have gas shooting out of the ...
A: the needle valves in the carbs are stuck open, pull the carbs off and dissasemble them and clean, ...
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| Merc 150 Oil/Temp Alarm | 8/3/2008 |
Q: Temp/Oil alarm will start beeping at different times during operation...oil tanks are full and motor ...
A: it sounds like the oil pump is failing....run premixed fuel until you find the problem....if you ...
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| evinrude 33 hp boat motor | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 33 hp 1969, boat motor, when i have the boat in the water, i can give it , about half ...
A: ok single line, that is good the older ones had two lines and you had to have a special fuel ...
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| tilt/trim | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I have an 89 sea ray with a 100hp merc o/b. The tilt trim solenoids click and have power leaving ...
A: the solinoids should have 12 volts to the big side of the relay...when activated if it does then ...
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| 1989 Mercruiser 3.0L cuts out | 7/29/2008 |
Q: Early in the season, I experienced engine cutout after a 30 minute drift over a reef. I had run ...
A: does it have points of not I think it does...set at 28 to 30 degrees dwell or an pack of matches ...
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| 86 mercury 150 xr2 | 7/29/2008 |
Q: Everett, I have 0 PSI water pressure at idle, 5 to 7 PSI up to 3000 RPM, and 0 Psi from 3000 to WOT ...
A: picking mt brain I like this one.......ok 1 double check the inpeller, some have seperated fom ...
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| c115 yamaha 1997 4 cyl question | 7/29/2008 |
Q: i have a problem with my 115 yamaha engine, it idles fine and runs fine at the top end, but when i ...
A: You defintly have a fuel problem....Pull both carbs, and inspect, and clean the passages and ...
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| trim and tilt problem | 5/27/2008 |
Q: mercruiser power trim tilt pump. ? Drive will lower but can not trim up using switch no sound from ...
A: sounds like the trim limit switch has gone bad....back at the engine, there are two sets of wires ...
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| won't start | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I just bought a 1988 Thompson 24 FT. I can't get it to turn over with the ignition however it will ...
A: it sounds like a solenoid..you should have 12 volts to one of the small wires connected to the ...
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| motor mount floor repair | 5/10/2008 |
Q: 1986 wellcraft aft cabin with merccrusier 350 right side floor motor mount is not holding floor ...
A: you can remove or replace the mount but when you are done you have to realign the engine with the ...
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| OMC runs rough! | 5/10/2008 |
Q: I have a 1989 OMC Cobra, 351 5.8L, Ran great everytime before, sat for a winter and wouldn't start. ...
A: you should replace the condensor when replacing the points... and make sure they are gapped ...
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| tilt/trim wiring | 5/10/2008 |
Q: I have a 1983 4 Winns with a Mercruiser 470 in/out. The wiring to the trim sensors failed. ...
A: First of all, the trim sensor is seperate from the trim motor wiring..one side of the gimbal ...
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| Steering Wheel | 5/10/2008 |
Q: I have a 2004 Stratos 285 Pro XL I have taken the nut off the steering wheel but I can't get the ...
A: yes there is a special tool to remove it but here is how to do so without one..put the nut back on ...
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| 1981 Johnson 150 | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I have an 81 Johnson 150 that has startup problems. When i flip the key, it turns over and starts up ...
A: when you saw the choke lever do you mean the warm up lever??? does it have a VRO if not check the ...
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| 2000 Merc offshore outboard | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I ran outboard first day of season for about three hours on and off running rpm's up to 5000.On ...
A: the rule of thumb is 15 pound difference in two cylinders is a problem...maybe a new power head ...
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| Mercruiser 4.3l Kill Switch for Shifter (1990 SeaRay) | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I moved the barrell nut, along the threads, so that the outdrive properly shifts both F and R. ...
A: remove the shift cable from the engine that goes to the drive. you should be able to move easly if ...
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| mariner recitifier | 4/26/2008 |
Q: I have a 1987 Mariner 45 hrp 4 cyl outboard. Runs like a top until recently it started putting 16 ...
A: sounds like it. ok the rectifer get an A/C voltage from the stator...the rectifer changes ac to dc ...
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| factory props regal commodor | 4/22/2008 |
Q: i have a 1994 regal commodore 400 with 454's in it I dinged a prop had it "reworked" but seem to ...
A: mercruiser comes with a 13 x 17 or 19 , see what size is on there now.and increase the pitch by 2. ...
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| trim and tilt hydralic | 4/21/2008 |
Q: My power trim needs human help to lift up while switch is on and will not stay up. It has little ...
A: sounds like the manual release in not sealed good...go to the boat in think it is the right side of ...
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| boat repair | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I have a 1989 175 hp evinrude engine that will not rev over 2000 rpm and seems to be missing.The ...
A: It sounds like two different problems, does it have SLOW I think it does, it keeps the engine below ...
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| speedometer not working | 4/7/2008 |
Q: My speedometer stopped working recently. It has what seems to be a pressure or air tube running ...
A: the sppedo works off of water pressure...there are two types, one mounted on the back of the boat ...
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| correct prop depth | 4/5/2008 |
Q: What should the correct propeller depth on a 15hp yamaha mounted on a 14ft fiberglass carolina skiff ...
A: the prop is measured by pitch, the amount of forward angle .and diameter 13 x 19 is diameter and ...
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| troubles shifting into gear | 4/2/2008 |
Q: My 87 sea ray 4.3w/alpha 1 stern drive does not like to shift into drive or reverse when the trim is ...
A: The drive has to be removed, when replacing an old style cable with a new style, you have to tap the ...
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| 1996 Mercruiser 3.0LX Exhaust Repair | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I have a 96 Searay, with a Mercruiser 135 3.0LX engine. Two years ago, shortly after we bought it. I ...
A: Replacing the exhaust manifold and elbow is pretty straight forward..I would get a manual and the ...
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| trophy tilt and trim problem | 3/29/2008 |
Q: i have a 2000 trophy 2352WA with 5.0 mercruiser. The problem is the engine tilt and trim will go ...
A: the gimbal ring is the round piece in the stern drive mounting are. it pivots up and down.and turns ...
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| trophy tilt and trim problem | 3/29/2008 |
Q: i have a 2000 trophy 2352WA with 5.0 mercruiser. The problem is the engine tilt and trim will go ...
A: The drive unit has two senders on the sides of the dimbal ring, 1 is for your trim gauge, the other ...
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| 1989 Evinrude 200XP running erraticly | 3/28/2008 |
Q: My 200 XP is giving me fits right now. It will start up and run at full speed with no problem. The ...
A: Make sure the fuel tank is vented..when it messes up if you hit the choke does it make a difference? ...
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| Cold start | 3/27/2008 |
Q: MY 2006 Tahoe has a 4.3L engine a 190hp hp inboard engine, with a Mercury Drive; and when it has ...
A: See if the carb squits any fuel when you start off, install the flame arrestor then crank it for 5 ...
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| IGNITION KEY | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I CHANGED THE IGNITION KEY ON MY 1989 JHONSON GT V6 150 HP AND NOW I LOST THE PAPER WHERE I WROTE ...
A: Don't know the letters, but with an ohm meter you should be able to find starter wire, ...
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| IB vs OB vs I/O | 3/26/2008 |
Q: ) I am looking to purchase my first boat on my own. I'm looking at bow riders 19-20 feet V hull. I ...
A: 19 to 20 would be great for your first boat..Nice with the outboard, more space in the boat..Stern ...
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| engine alignment, mercruiser | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I have just replaced the rotted transom in my boat, reinstalled the gimbal and inner transom plate, ...
A: When you put the alignment tool in don't go too far in and you can move the gimbal bearing around up ...
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| 1991 Mariner 40 hp | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I bought this 19 foot aluminum boat and 40 hp Mariner motor had been sitting in storage for a number ...
A: If the engine has been sitting that length of time then the carbs must have been empty..check your ...
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| 1994 25 HP Johnson outboard blowing fuses, will not start | 3/26/2008 |
Q: When turning ignition on, makes a whirling sound, then blows fuse, will not start. Any ideas thanks
A: Check all the wires for damages, try to move wires that are zipped tied together or held together, ...
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| 1995 25 hp 2-stoke Tohatsu quits out in full rpm | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I purchased used a 1995 25 hp Tohatsu 2-stroke. Ran fine for a couple of months, then I noticed that ...
A: First you need to know is the problem fuel or spark....When it trys to die when running, hit the ...
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| 1997 evinrude 130 outboard | 3/22/2008 |
Q: sometimes when I go full throttle my engine vibrates violently,sputters and stalls or sometimes when ...
A: sounds like a overheating problem.. that engine has a system that kills the engine above 2500 rpm. ...
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| steering | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 1979 Ranger with a 1979 Johnson 150 It is very hard to steer.Is the steering and the trim ...
A: The steering and the trim are two seperate systems. Does it have hydralic steering, if it does it ...
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| Volvo COmposite Outdrive corroded gimble | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I am buying a 2005 Chaparral. During the 100 hr service the dealer noted a leaking boot on the port ...
A: On a boat that new sounds like a bad dock and electrical hook up. Is the boat kept in a slip at a ...
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| No spark | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I have a 1989 24 ft cuddy cabin. was running great at the end of boat season last year. Started ...
A: what size engine??? first of all make sure the kill or deadman switch is ok and the ign switch is ...
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| outboard problems | 3/18/2008 |
Q: Hey Mr. Everett, I hope you can help. I have a 1981 model johnson seahorse outboard. It ...
A: It mat be that cylinder to cylinder wall clearance is to big.( Worn out) The fuel pump works off of ...
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| Mercruiser 3.0 | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 2005 bayliner 175 with a mercruiser 3.0 liter. I fogged my boat through the carb. Then as ...
A: Pull the plugs out and crank it over to clear out any oil in the cylinders. If you put oil in thru ...
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| Johnson 140 VRO shuts off after plaining out | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I just bought a 1983 Skeeter with a Johnson 140 VRO. The first time a put it in the water, it ...
A: When you get try to get on plane, try hitting the choke while it is trying to die. If it tries to ...
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