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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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.. ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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, ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 & ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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, ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| Mercruiser | 2/7/2009 | Everett Peacock |
| 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 ... | ||
| 4.3L Mercuiser - hard to start | 2/7/2009 | Everett Peacock |
| 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 ... | ||
| Mercury 225 lower unit does not engage in forwards until engine warms up | 1/30/2009 | Everett Peacock |
| 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 ... | ||
| 1989 evinrude 150 xp stalls on take off! please help! | 1/27/2009 | Everett Peacock |
| 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 ... | ||
| steering cable | 1/22/2009 | Everett Peacock |
| 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 ... | ||
| outboard repair | 1/12/2009 | Everett Peacock |
| 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 ... | ||
| Leaking water into engine compartment | 1/5/2009 | Everett Peacock |
| 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 ... | ||
| Evinrude 90hp fuel line problem | 1/2/2009 | Everett Peacock |
| 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 ... | ||
| waterpump | 1/1/2009 | Everett Peacock |
| 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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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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