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| adding gear oil | 3/13/2008 | tyler boehner |
Q: I have a 1988 four winns with an omc cobra outdrive. Should I fill the gear casing with oil by ...
A: Cobras are a little different than most outdrives. Most outdrives are filled by taking out the vent ...
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| boating evinrude | 3/11/2008 | tyler boehner |
Q: i have a 1987 48 spl evinrude that i cant get to fire i changed the rectifier but it didnt help is ...
A: There are ways to test the power pack, the stater, and the trigger. However I am not at my shop to ...
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| 86 black max 135 hp choke and fuel problem | 3/11/2008 | tyler boehner |
Q: just replaced the stator and trigger do to no spark,now im getting spark but now my choke solenoid ...
A: The choke souldn't be keeping fuel from getting into the carbs. Take out the carb drain screws and ...
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| no water coming out... | 3/10/2008 | tyler boehner |
Q: I have a 1973 evinrude 65hp, model# 65373r, I just replaced the empeller on it, and I followed all ...
A: When you put the gear case back on the motor, it is possible to "miss" the water tube. If the water ...
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| 5.0l Mercruiser, 2003 | 3/10/2008 | tyler boehner |
Q: I have a warning beep coming on about every 2 min and cannot find low oil levels or such. What could ...
A: The warning horn will go off for a number of reasons. Over heat, low oil pressure, and gear lube ...
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| Mercury Bigfoot | 3/8/2008 | tyler boehner |
Q: I removed a 94 28hp Evinrude from my pontoon and installed a 97 60hp Mercury Bigfoot. I got the ...
A: The positive side of the cable hooks to the starter solenoid. As far as the wiring harness, I am ...
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| tilt trim | 3/8/2008 | tyler boehner |
Q: Last year I had my tilt trim repaired. When I left the boat shop the mechanic told me to ...
A: You probably just ran low on fluid. Fill the reservoir and try running the motor up and down. If ...
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| Mercury strater problem | 3/7/2008 | tyler boehner |
Q: I have a 1994 Mercury 200 EFI Black Max and when I try to start it the starter motor just spins. ...
A: Chuck. If what I think is happening is happening, this is a very easy fix. Take the hood off of ...
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| 1998 maria shabah | 3/7/2008 | tyler boehner |
Q: When I start my boat the alarm wont shut off.Everything runs great but the cherping noise drives me ...
A: A motor model and year would help greatly but there are a few things that set off an alarm on all ...
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| evinrude 175hp (1982) outboard | 3/5/2008 | tyler boehner |
Q: I have re-built this motor, it curently has 115# comperssion in all 6 cyl +/- 3# I have cleaned all ...
A: A compression test can lie about the shape of a two stroke motor. To test the pistons I would do ...
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| Installing a Garman Fish Finder/Depth Gauge | 3/4/2008 | tyler boehner |
Q: I recently purchased my first boat. A 185 Bayliner. I need to either have the unit installed or ...
A: Their should be a set of installation instructions with the depth finder when you buy it. It isn't ...
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| 1993 Mercruiser outdrive | 3/3/2008 | tyler boehner |
Q: I have a 1993 Bluewater with the 3.0LX 4cyl & Alpha One outdrive, it started "slipping" on 1st trip ...
A: It sounds to me like the hub inside the prop is spun. If your prop has a rubber hub in it, it is ...
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| Carburetors | 3/3/2008 | tyler boehner |
Q: I have a 1993 40hp Johnson that would idle good but when you gave it the gas it would go died. So I ...
A: When you were putting the carbs back together, you may have messed up the needle and seat not ...
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| Johnson outboard trim wiring | 3/2/2008 | tyler boehner |
Q: I have a 1979 johnson 85 hp that had a 3 wire trim motor that I replaced with a 3 wire motor. Boat ...
A: I don't know if i can get a wire diagram for you but I can probably give you some advise. A lot of ...
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| mercruiser 3.0 | 3/1/2008 | tyler boehner |
Q: Help!! I have a 1988 20' renken bowrider with a 3.0 mercruiser. This boat has given us years and ...
A: Is the pop tripping the reset button? The pop may be one of the starter solenoids clicking shut. ...
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| water leak | 2/29/2008 | tyler boehner |
Q: '95 7.4l,bravo 1. Pulled the drive a few years ago because the shift detent was sticking. New ...
A: Could be the water inlet tube on the inside of the transom. Could be the transom seal. With a ...
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| life time use from 5.7L mercruiser efi | 2/29/2008 | tyler boehner |
Q: I'm buying a 1998 Sumerset Houseboat with twin 5.7L engines efi and these engines have about 220 ...
A: I'm honestly not sure what the normal maintenance is for I/O engines because I am from Kansas where ...
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| Yamaha 140 hp outboard | 2/28/2008 | Jeff Grigg |
Q: I have checked and cleaned all jets and tested float valves with low pressure air to ensure inlet ...
A: First make sure you used new gaskets on the rebuild. Your float level is too high or the inlet ...
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| trim cylinders | 2/27/2008 | tyler boehner |
Q: I have a 1996 bayliner with a 3.0.My trim will not move up or down.I use it june 07, and trim it up ...
A: Can you hear the trim motor running when you push the button? Check the fluid in the reservoir and ...
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| Rajun Cajun | 2/27/2008 | tyler boehner |
Q: I have some severe tightness in the steering of a 91 Rajun Cajun I recently bought that has a 150 HP ...
A: Tightness in the steering is hard to get rid of. Not much will help. There are a couple of grease ...
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| 2002 Larson 18ft | 2/26/2008 | tyler boehner |
Q: I just boat a 02 Larson 18ft with a 3.0 volvo penta engine. When I turn the ignition off the ...
A: To find out if the condition of the gas take a fuel sample and put it in a glass jar. If there is ...
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| Boat Motor Problem | 2/25/2008 | tyler boehner |
Q: I have what I believe is a 1982 mercury 9.8 hp outboard. It starts great and runs. However, on the ...
A: Nate. I watched your video. I can't tell you how much that helps. It is very hard troubleshooting ...
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| Johnson 115hp 2004 model 2 stroke | 2/25/2008 | Jeff Grigg |
Q: I have just purchased an allum boat with a Johnson 115hp but have trouble starting the motor. A ...
A: Tony do not squeeze the oil primer bulb before starting. Unless the system has lost prime you are ...
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| Sears 2 HP Outboard Gas Connector | 2/25/2008 | Jeff Grigg |
Q: I just purchased an old sears outboard. Model 582-60900 27218. I found it was manf. by Sears ...
A: Sears, may have parts for that engine. I am not familiar with it at all. If the cylinder has a lot ...
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| 1994 Force 70 - outboard | 2/25/2008 | Jeff Grigg |
Q: Boat won't fire through spark plugs. I omed the stater, checks ok - as seen in one of your blogs. It ...
A: Charlie, you should take the engine to a qualified technician. While you can check the stator and ...
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| alpha 1 reverse problems | 2/25/2008 | tyler boehner |
Q: I have a problem with my boat shifting into reverse. I recently took it out for an hour or so and ...
A: You probably have a bad intermediate shift cable. That is the shift cable that goes from the motor ...
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| out drive | 2/24/2008 | Jeff Grigg |
Q: took out 6 nuts and 4 bolts outdrive comes off half an inch and stops.can you help with this
A: Are the trim ram nuts and shaft removed from the lower unit? If everything is off and it still won't ...
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| 1977 Carburator Evinrude Outboard 140 | 2/24/2008 | tyler boehner |
Q: I just bought a boat with 1977 140 outboard Evinrude. When the motor is cranked the motor is ...
A: Could be a lot of things causing that. First, make sure you have good plugs and that you are ...
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| 90 hp Honda head gasket replacement | 2/24/2008 | Jeff Grigg |
Q: Can you tell me the procedure for replacing the headgasket on my 1996 Honda 90AT. I'm a mechanic, ...
A: Bill doing a head gasket on a Honda is a serious job. In most cases the cam belt and gear need ...
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| engine ground wire | 2/24/2008 | tyler boehner |
Q: ..I've got a problem with an 08 50HP Mercury 4 stroke. When I added some lights to my boat they ...
A: Your motor has its own ground wire that runs from under the starter to the battery. The boat itself ...
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| 2000 Bayliner Capri 1952 Strating Problems | 2/23/2008 | Jeff Grigg |
Q: Jeff, My 2000 Bayliner with 3.0 Alpha 1 Mercruiser has been giving me troubles starting lately. ...
A: The engine control has a neutral start switch inside. If the control is not adjusted properly then ...
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| mercury outboard wiring identification | 2/23/2008 | Jeff Grigg |
Q: ..i just got a boat with a mid seventies vintage 85 h.p. outboard. Motor seems to run fine but ...
A: That's the same wire I am referring to. From the key switch it goes to a neutral switch inside the ...
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| pre alfa gear ratio | 2/23/2008 | Jeff Grigg |
Q: 98-1 ratio.am getting it up to 22knots @4000rpm with a 15 3/4x15 ss prop which is as fast as i can ...
A: Paul, I am not familiar with the set up or boat or even weight so I really can't say for sure but 30 ...
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| Got Reverse throttle? | 2/23/2008 | tyler boehner |
Q: I have a 1987 70hp Johnson outboard. Last year when I launch my boat, reverse does not kick in until ...
A: The cable probably just needs adjusted. Take the hood off of the motor and have someone shift the ...
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| Sluggish 1988 23.5 Chapparrel with a 308 engine | 2/22/2008 | Jeff Grigg |
Q: I am reposting because I received a reply stating that you already answered me; however this is the ...
A: I would go back a step. What has recently changed? The carburetor. Why was the carb rebuilt? Was it ...
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| Maybe fuel ploblem HELP!! | 2/22/2008 | Jeff Grigg |
Q: I bought a 16’ center console Key Largo with 50hp 2-stroke Yamaha. I purchased it Jan 2007. It ...
A: If the fuel system is OK, no water in the carbs etc. Next look at the ignition system. You could ...
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| 20hp mercury prop will not turn on forward | 2/22/2008 | Jeff Grigg |
Q: I have a 20hp blueband mercury. i know the motor is old but i have just spent a fair bit on getting ...
A: Brad either the linkage is wrong or a problem in the lower unit. I suspect the upper and lower shift ...
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| steering stiff | 2/22/2008 | tyler boehner |
Q: I have a 2003 Nitro with a 150 XR6. I was at Guntersville last week and the steering was really ...
A: Unless the motor has hydrolic steering, there isn't that much you can do. There are some grease ...
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| 454 Big Block 450HP | 2/22/2008 | Jeff Grigg |
Q: Jeff, I am having my 454 Mercruiser rebuilt. The block casting # is 1405445 and is a Mark IV block. ...
A: Bob, sorry but this is outside my area of expertise. Your mechanic should be able to see if the ...
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| Sluggish 1988 23.5 Chapparrel with a 308 engine | 2/21/2008 | Jeff Grigg |
Q: I am reposting because I received a reply stating that you already answered me; however this is the ...
A: Scott, sometimes the answers get mixed up. Anyhoo... Has the boat always been hard to get on plane? ...
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