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I have a 1974 15hp Evinrude that had been sitting around for a few years. Before starting, I removed the carb, cleaned and installed a carb kit, changed fuel filter, installed new NGK spark plugs, and used fresh gas. Motor starts well and will idle good. Will run in forward or reverse but...
I have a 1994 120 hp Force outboard. Had the stator go out on it last fall and was not able to fix it until this spring and so the boat was not winterized like I normally do. Had 1/4 tank of fuel which I put Stabil in for the winter.
I replaced the stator and filled with fuel. Not sure if...
I have a 1994 Starcraft with a 120hp Force outboard. Was having problems getting it to shift into reverse (forward shifts fine) and ended up breaking the splined shaft on the control box. The control box has a 822195-C1 stamped on it. Can I get a replacement control handle shaft or do I need...
Took boat out to the lake the other day. Started fine. Ran for about 30 minutes and then stopped for about 1 hour. During the stop, ran the bilge pump as had gotten some water in the boat when putting in. Also, connected a pump to the battery to pump up a tube. I bring up the bilge and pump...
