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| 1984 4.5 mercury outboard lower unit | 5/6/2008 | chris Wethered |
Q: How do I remove the lower unit to replace the impeller? I have removed the bolts but it still wont ...
A: it needs firm but gentle help. Get some lub spray and let it get to work over night before applying ...
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| 1994 johnson faststrike | 5/6/2008 | chris Wethered |
Q: The engine will run fine , can run for about 10 min. at full throttle and engine will shut down to ...
A: Most common cause is overheating. It could be the water pump, blockage perhaps. Also you should ...
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| Engine Quits When Putting it in Reverse | 5/6/2008 | chris Wethered |
Q: I have a 4cyl. Mercruiser with an Alpha One outdrive. The engine cranks and runs real good. It ...
A: You need to check out the shift cable, particularly the micro switch. The shift cable is the gear ...
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| repairing a molded portion of boat floor | 5/5/2008 | chris Wethered |
Q: I saw your website and had a question for you. I am replacing the floor in my 1969 14' Tidecraft ...
A: I think what you suggest with the foam filler and fiberglass matting will be easiest to complete. Of ...
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| 25 mariner motor | 5/5/2008 | chris Wethered |
Q: motor will idle in water, but when you gas it, it dies, new plugs and fuel, it starts right back up, ...
A: i believe from your description, that it's the gear which is slipping when you try to engage it from ...
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| 2000 Merc offshore outboard | 5/3/2008 | Everett Peacock |
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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| batteries | 5/2/2008 | chris Wethered |
Q: yes my 94 see nymph backtroller select has several battery hook ups and i have room for 2 batteries, ...
A: sounds like you need to place the batteries in their positions, positive wire to negative terminal ...
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| 2004 Yamaha 15 Slips out of gear | 5/1/2008 | chris Wethered |
Q: I just purchased a RIB with a 2004 Yamaha 15 SS powering it, on her maiden voyage a couple of times ...
A: sounds like the gear is worn. Did you check the motor out before you brought it. If not the gear ...
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| 150 FASTSTRIKE 1995 | 5/1/2008 | chris Wethered |
Q: THE ENGINE RUNS GREAT ON TOP END BUT WILL NOT IDLE OR RUN AT SLOW SPEEDS,ACTS LIKE IT IS GETTING TO ...
A: my first thoughts are that perhaps the oil / petrol mix is too oil rich, this causes the smoke. ...
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| Mariner 90 hp ignition | 5/1/2008 | chris Wethered |
Q: Wish I had found this site before I pulled the flywheel. The stator or trigger under there sure has ...
A: by play, do you mean it's not responsive when you pull it? If there is no voltage, then your problem ...
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| volvo penta 3.0 starting problem | 4/30/2008 | chris Wethered |
Q: The motor will start but dies as soon as you release the key from the "start" to the "on" ...
A: i understand you have changed the starter already? Things that you should look at: The clutch - it ...
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| Manual tilt on evinrude outbaord | 4/30/2008 | chris Wethered |
Q: I have an Evinrude 85hp V4 with a manual tilt lever on right side looking down from top. The engine ...
A: i'm not familiar with this model. However, if you've had the motor for a season without any trouble, ...
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| Mercruiser 4.3l Kill Switch for Shifter (1990 SeaRay) | 4/28/2008 | Everett Peacock |
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 | Everett Peacock |
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 | Everett Peacock |
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 | Everett Peacock |
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 | Everett Peacock |
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 | Everett Peacock |
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 | Everett Peacock |
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 | Everett Peacock |
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 | Everett Peacock |
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 | Everett Peacock |
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 | Everett Peacock |
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 | Everett Peacock |
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 | Everett Peacock |
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 | Everett Peacock |
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 | Everett Peacock |
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 | Everett Peacock |
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 | Everett Peacock |
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 | Everett Peacock |
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 | Everett Peacock |
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 | Everett Peacock |
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 | Everett Peacock |
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 | Everett Peacock |
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 | Everett Peacock |
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 | Everett Peacock |
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 | Everett Peacock |
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 | Everett Peacock |
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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| Boat Batteries | 3/14/2008 | tyler boehner |
Q: I have a dual battery system, with a bait pump battery wired in. A professional wired in an ...
A: I am not a battery expert but if the motor was running at 14 volts than i can tell you that the ...
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| 1988 Sea Ray 18 footer taking on water | 3/13/2008 | tyler boehner |
Q: I just purchased this boat and recently took it out for about 2 hours. There was water in the ...
A: On a boat, there is no real telling where small amounts of water are coming from. If you are out ...
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