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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 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 ... | ||
| 89 Bayliner Melting hose | 9/21/2011 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: 1989 Bayliner I/O. Originally had a 5.0, but sometime in the past somebody put a 7.5(460) in this ... A: Did you just buy the boat ??? If you did and it was like this from the beginning, then my ... | ||
| 89 Bayliner Capri Wiring problem | 8/7/2011 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: This is my first time owning a boat. I just bought an 89 Bayliner Capri and all the wiring needs to ... A: the marine industry mostly uses the color codes of coast gaurde but mot all.... you will have two ... | ||
| 1990 Evinrude VRO 70HP Igition issues | 8/7/2011 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: Good day; I have a 70 HP Evinrude VRO with ignition issues the Serial number VE70TLESB. I was not ... A: the ighition systen is as follows....Flywheel, has magnets in it, charge coil, stator under the ... | ||
| Low compression in cylinder head | 7/17/2011 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: I have an '83 Johnson 115 V that has low compression in one cylinder ( low 80's) and the others have ... A: don't know if you have to bore cylinder... How does the head ???do you see and thing there or on ... | ||
| replacing lower unit | 7/9/2011 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: Just installed new water pump on a 95 40 hp mercury tracker pro series motor, can't get unit to ... A: if the splines are lined up on the shift shaft and the driveshaft it should go on...put both items ... | ||
| taking on water | 6/25/2011 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: I just purchased a 1998 Glastron with a 4.3 inboard/outboard, its leaking water where the outboard ... A: there is a shift cable tah goes thru a bellows in the transom asssembly...if you are out the boat on ... | ||
| 1981 johnson 175 OB idle to full throttle stall | 6/16/2011 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: I have a 1981 Johnson 175 OB on a 20ft 1981 Baja. The motor starts easily and accelerates and runs ... A: The problem is there is too much piston skirt to cylinder clearance...Worn out......rebuild ... | ||
| Alpha one | 6/12/2011 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: I belive I sheared off the shift shaft, it looks like it is made of brass, I have a piece that looks ... A: the lower unit has a splines shift shaft...that is a coupler that slides over the splines of the ... | ||
| Shift Cable | 6/12/2011 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: I replaced the bellows on my 1989 alpha one. When I went to move the shifter back to neutral it ... A: with the drive off you have to make sure the roller in in the correct position on the shift slide. ... | ||
| Prop Shaft | 6/9/2011 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: How do you take a prop shaft from a 1983 Yamaha 150cc outboard motor? The gears are stuck and boat ... A: that is a gland nut...remove the lock tads and unscrew the nut.. then pull carrier out.. best thing ... | ||
| Cooling problems Mecruiser I/O | 6/5/2011 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: I have a 85 Chris Craft with a recently replaced (6/10) Chevy 350 and Mercruiser 888 outdrive. It is ... A: replace the water pump as a kit, housing, gaskets, impeller, wear cup.. If it has not been changed ... | ||
| 165 mercrusier trouble getting in gear after water pump change | 6/3/2011 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: how do I get the lower unit in the right position to get it back in gear after replacing water pump ... A: on the upper half of the stern drive there is a foor that slides in to the shift cradel of the ... | ||
| 1995 OMC Turbojet 115 inboard | 5/12/2011 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: 1995 OMC Turbojet 115 inboard, I was finally able to get the exhaust outer cover and the exhaust ... A: You are corrrect on the part numbers sorry about that....a welder may be able to heli-ark but not ... | ||
| 1995 OMC Turbojet 115 inboard | 5/11/2011 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: 1995 OMC Turbojet 115 inboard, I was finally able to get the exhaust outer cover and the exhaust ... A: the part number for the manifold is 0390015 but is NLA no longer available.... I can supply a ... | ||
| 1979 evinrude 140hp reverse issue | 5/9/2011 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: Every since we restabbed (the new case was repacked professionally) the lower unit it has forward ... A: first do a shift cable adjustment on it.... put the control in neutral then go back to the engine ... | ||
| freeze damage, Mercruiser 3.0 | 5/9/2011 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: I have a problem: after years of winterizing our 1992 Blue Fin with a stock Mercruiser 3.0 4 ... A: there are several manuals that are available for that engine...first see if you can find where it is ... | ||
| Water in oil and freeze plug popped out | 5/7/2011 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: I have 2001 Bayliner with a 4.3 190 hp mercruiser. I neglected to winterize and when I opened the ... A: Ok where is what to do .... next time winterize it....lol..... do what ever you have to to ... | ||
| boat coupler | 5/4/2011 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: Going across the lake the boat felt like it jumped out of gear. the boat was running but could not ... A: yes it sounds like the coupler went... The engine must be pulled, once it is out it is nothing to ... | ||
| 50 hp evinrude / not getting fire | 5/4/2011 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: i recently purchased an old Larson boat with a 50hp Evinrude. i was told by the previous owner that ... A: swap the ignition coils and see if the problem follows the coil....it should have at least 5 ac ... | ||
| Slipping Drive | 5/1/2011 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: Have an older 70's model Johnson 115 HP. Had it on the lake recently and the tranny seems to be ... A: sounds like a worn clutch dog...check oil in lower unit. it should have no water...what happens if ... | ||
| Mariner 75 | 4/27/2011 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: Trim will only go up. voltage is correct on both solenoids. voltage coming in to throttle trim ... A: at he solenoids check voltage when trying the trim button. should be 12 volts at the small green ... | ||
| Engine Cranks, Won't Start | 4/26/2011 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: The last time out on the lake last year was shot when the engine would not start. It turns over ... A: the beeps are an alarm buzzer...either overheating, low drive oil, or no oil pressure....or short in ... | ||
| '79 omc | 4/22/2011 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: Can you convert 1979 omc 185 hp engine to a mercruiser? This engine has a siezed mainshaft. If ... A: can not convert.. 79 outdrive is an old drive to replace the engione....To replace it with a ... | ||
| Boat overheats | 4/13/2011 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: I recently rebuilt the engine on my 1982 Sea Ray 260 Mercruiser, it purs like a kitten at normal ... A: I don't think the screw is the problem. Was the water pump replaced when you rebuilt it...pump ... | ||
| mercruiser drain elbow | 3/23/2011 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: These things were (are) nylon! When I went to replace one due to a broken plug, I ended up snapping ... A: It sounds like you are talking about the water hose fittings in the bottom of the manifold....If ... | ||
| Buzzer on Mercury 40elpto | 3/7/2011 | Everett Peacock |
| Q: When I turn key on the buzzer comes on. The oil tank is full. A: The buzzer should beep when the key is turned on...check your wiring at the engine.. there is a temp ... | ||
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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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