I've not done any outboard diagnostics before, so bear with me. This problem is random enough that it didn't occur in 2 trips to a local shop, so here I am :>)
Symptoms: Cuts out on #1 and #3 cylinders simultaneously. Verified absence of spark with inline tester.
This happens on a...
Looking at a used boat with the Yamaha on it, and wondered about the general quality reputation of this series. It's actually a 60/40 factory jet. Most jet outboards of this size in my area seem to be OMC etec or Merc 4-stroke, but that is probably due to dealership issues.
I'm trying to cobble together (on a tight budget) a jet jonboat with a '79 Ev 85hp, that runs OK.
The transom bracket has a wiring harness for the tilt indicator (which I won't be using)
and another heavier harness with the 3 wires for powering the tilt motor. The t/t works fine with test...
I'm wanting to add power trim to my E50JERE motor, if practical, and
I was going to try to find salvage parts. I've found an '81 50hp salvage motor that's pretty cheap.
Is there a way to look up what model years are parts compatible?
I'm thinking the part numbers may have changed in different...
Kill switch not working, but switch itself checks out fine per continuity test. Is it possible that someone bypassed the switch on the terminal block (accidentally or otherwise)?
Anywhere to download a wiring diagram?
Thanks, Bill
I was wondering if anyone has done any DIY tuning/rebuilding on these type carburetors?<br />It has had a number of problems since new, 2003, and visits to 2 Merc dealers during warranty, and another dealer afterwards, got no results. It seemed to me like they were afraid to tackle it...
my carbureted engine is actually on a Sportjet 175XR2.<br />I was wondering if anyone knew what is adequate amount of suction on the fuel pumps (or link to where to look it up)? On this engine, the mechanical pump is showing about 2" of hg, and the electric priming pump (only while cranking)...
I think I have a dead 12 volt electric fuel pump. I suppose this is actually a primer pump.<br />There is no sound or action when I put 12 volts on the leads and continuity on the leads shows an open circuit. Is this type of inline pump available as a generic part or only Mercury OEM? I...
