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I replaced the spark plugs/wires and fuel filter assembly Saturday and the engine is running better then ever however it smokes ALOT. Could it be the mixture screw not adjusted properly? The smoke is white and is present in neutral all the way through full throttle. I ran it for about three...
I picked up a pretty beat up 1998? 5hp 2 stroke on the cheap. When I was trying to get it started the starter rope snapped and needs to be replaced.
Is this difficult or is there anything I should watch out for when taking apart the assembly?
Also any idea where I could find the proper...
Hi All,
I recently purchased a 1974 Cape Dory 25 that has a Quicksilver Throttle Control hooked up to a 94 Mercury 9.9 hp long shaft.
When I shift into reverse the engine is in forward. Luckily when shifted into forward it goes forward but I can't figure out why it doesn't reverse. It seems...
