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Hey guys. I looked around for a while and couldn't find any other posts that could help me so hopefully I can get some info for my current situation. I just installed a new lower shift cable on my mercruiser 140 and I want to run through some of the more important parts before I take her out...
Re: 72 Mercruiser dies when I try to put it into gear. and it won't engage help!
Okay, so I drained the fluid from the lower unit and it is a tan/whitish milky color. I believe that means that I got water in the system? or that it is certainly time to change the oil. What oil should I refill...
Re: 72 Mercruiser dies when I try to put it into gear. and it won't engage help!
So I sit down and click your youtube link, the page loads, and I see that the video is only 3 minutes long. and I'm thinking no way.. but to my suprise. its just the trim arms, and 6 bolts really. anyway, the...
So I have a 1972 Mercruiser 140hp stern-drive. I'm 19 years old and having a hard time with this boat. I rebuilt the 2 barrel Rochester carb and replaced all the good stuff on the engine and tuned it to specs.. now she runs like a top.. I go to shift it into gear and it just dies. suddenly no...
