Thanks for the past help ! Boat shifts fine from forward to neutral & wondering why with the shift interrupter unhooked but going from N to F it dies repeatedly (especially after warm up) . Need to know where the two wires from the interrupter switch hook to I believe one goes to the coil but...
Now a problem with the fuel gauge. When filling tank it over filled but was showing 3/4 only never went above 3/4, using boat several times . Checking resistance seems fine at the sender having over half full, & empty readings, the gauge goes to full when the sender & ground are shorted...
Boats been running great & when starting out it goes into forward gear fine the first couple of times it is tried but after warming up the boat dies when trying to put into gear or shortly after being put into gear . After several attempts it will finally go only after playing with the rpms...
Spending time on the water & running very well but lol always a but. Boat goes into forward fine when cold but after warming up & shut off it dies frequently trying to put into forward...wondering if it may be a timing issue or possibly points .had the carb rebuilt so I don't think thats it but...
Well, the old boat has been taken out several times & most of the kinks have been worked out.
Having a fuel problem, each time I have taken it out at some point it has experienced starting & cutting out (bogging at all speeds) for a time. At first I discovered no fuel in the clear filter...
Engine stalls when going in or out of gear especially when warm.
The shift interrupter switch is unhooked not sure why or how long its been that way , but the wires are just hanging no block or anyhing else that it properly attach?ss can be found. My question is which of these wires attach to...
After many repairs boat ran great 1st time out but still have work to do .No vibration or noise.
I suspected prop shaft was slightly bent & after prop install it was a little more noticeable. No idea how this happened except boat was moved without prop by someone other than me so??? May have...
After replacing the lower shift cable , bellows, points & plugs along with a probably not needed new coil ,new fuel pump & cleaned fuel lines along with the tank.oh plus new impeller & tilt trim major repairs I am almost ready to try it again I am having a little trouble adjusting the new shift...
If installing new lower shift cable does the install & tapping process depend upon if new cable installs from the bellows end or from the outside? This particular cable may or may not be an aftermarket. It installs the same way the old one did. I saw in another post that the new cables...
Thinking of going ahead & replacing the Gimbel bearing while out drive is off . I first thought it may be OK but not so sure you can feel the bearings rolling when turned vs a new velvet smooth feel.
I have looked at a very wide range of prices on these. Can someone help direct me to the...
Getting mixed answers for the correct pipe tap for use on housing to install updated lower shift cable on 67 120hp.
I thought I was dead on with a 1/4 -18 pipe tap NPT but now hear no thats not correct its a 1/2 -13 course thread???? Anyone have any imput. Thanks I have to get past this..
Replacing all bellows & lower cable , Is it worth the effort to try & remove the hinge pins holding the assembly to install bellows or is it better to make it work while in place? Have old style I guess pressed pins. Have completed the job on newer threaded pins & know how much better that...
Getting ready to change shifter cable on 120 hp mercruiser, having to replace shifter bellows so I am installing new cable. Any heads up or tips would be very helpful as I have never attempted the cables. This boat is turning into a restore instead of a fix here & there.
Wanting a little info on fuel vents , after trying to blow air through line found to be clogged along with a kink in it. Engine was running but was hard to start after running a while. Could this have been the problem?
Well that didn't work - I need a exploded view of the bearings inside the gear assembly ,there are 3 ,one tiny one med. & one large ,help....Mercruiser sterndrive 120hp pre alphia old style pump.thanks
