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I am having trouble removing a lower unit from a V four 85 H.P. Johnson.
I can get it to drop down about 3/4 of an inch. The shift rod is unhooked but it seems that the drive shaft is hanging it up.
Do I need to pull the fly wheel for any reason to let the lower unit come out freely. I...
I purchased a 140hp 3.0 and checked the dipstick before purchase. At the time I did not see that the color of the oil was infact like chocolate milk w/no bubbles. This was realized after draining oil for a change.
Before the purchase I also checked the compression of the cyl.
#1-115 psi...
I was given a 7.5 hp Fleetwin which had been sitting. Upon starting, noticed breaking up and only running on two infrequently. After closer inspection, saw water running out from inside of cowling at a point in rear of engine under bottom cyl. Since the plug from the bottom cylander is showing...
I recently purchased an older 21' Starcraft Aluminum boat. It is a 1973 vintage in good shape except for a dry rot transom.
I am presently in the process of removing the 140 hp mercruiser engine to have access to the transom. I have removed the outdrive. I will be left with the gimbel...
