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    Mariner 90hp - carby leak

    My 1989 3 cylinder 90hp Mariner Runs really well,But after I shut it down,and raise the engine via trim/tilt,it leaks a fair bit of fuel out of the middle carby,I removed and cleaned the carbs last week but its still doing it,The rubber tip needle looked ok,but I don't know how to be sure,All...
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    1989 Mariner 90hp removing oil injection question

    Hi all, I want to bypass the oil injection system and mix my own fuel on my engine,I have removed the oil canister,and also the lines,I have plugged the oil line into the oil pump hole,and plugged the oil pump to fuel filter hole,I have also removed the linkage arm from Throttle linkage to oil...
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    Warning Buzzer Help Please.

    Hi all, need a hand,I have a 90s model mariner 90hp and I don't know how to hook up the overheat buzzer,I have 2 wires from the outboard ready 2 go,1 of them has the temp sensor from head with it,and I have 2 wires from the temp buzzer ready 2 go,How do I wire them,1 of the wires from the...
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    Yamaha 30hp - 2 stroke

    hi all, Have just brought myself a newish motor with only 50 hours and immaculate condition,any idea on the year model please,was told 2002-2003. Yamaha 30CV - 2 stroke 30hmh - 61tk - L - 102367 and a few questions There is also a plug on the bottom left corner of the motor with a plastic...
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    mercury 20hp 1996 carby

    hi all, i have a 1996 mercury 20hp red. it came without a carby,but has solid compression and spark,bloke i got it from said it needed a carby kit,but then lost the carby, just wondering from what year models and sizes of carbuerettor will fit this engine to make it run again.,as im...
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    Ned advice please - J60Tlcih - fuel in exhaust

    hi all,long story short,Motor slightly overheated a few weeks ago,steam coming from exhaust,quickly put to idle,started pumping water again,and putted her home.Ran fine at home for 10 minutes at idle whilst i cleaned it. Pulled apart today and replaced thermostat,impeller,gaskets etc etc,Also...
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    60hp J60tlcih - overheating - few questions

    hi all, have a 81 Johnson j60tlcih,last week the warning buzzer came on,noticed the linkages holding the timing plate had broke,tied wire on them to get me home,tell tale was flowing solid water at all speed but rear exhaust was only pumping water at slow rpm,whenever i increased rpm the water...
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    Devcon - Aluminium Hole repairer

    Hi All, Just thought id let you know after reading these forums,I chased around my local Town in Australia and found a USA product called Devcon. I needed this to repair my Aluminium boat that had a few minor holes.This is a great product,and i had a hell of a time trying to tear this back of...
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    SEAMASTER Battery

    hi All, I have a Seamaster Premium Maintanence free Marine battery,I dont know the previous history,But i have cleaned the terminals and charged it 2 weeks ago,I put a volts meter on it today and its still holding 12.68 volts. Is this still in good condition ? Thanx Adam
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    Johnson 60Hp Wiring loom Plug & Electric choke solenoid

    hi all, A few questions,hoping some of you might know the answer to. Just rewiring my 60hp engine due to years of neglect by the previous owner,Instead of hunting around and paying an arm and leg for a new plug end for my loom,Im sure i could just rewire a male and female round trailer plug...
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    Homemade fuel tank - is this Ok

    Hi All, Just picked up my new/old 15ft centre console. I have a small problem in that,the area behind the back seat is not wide enough to fit your traditional long/wide and flat fuel tank.So its currently chewing up good fishing room on the floor of the boat, I dont have the funds to get a...
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    Mariner 4hp

    I have 1996 Mariner 4Hp 4M made in belgium. Great little engine but its hard to start after stopping as its getting to much fuel and flooding easily. Is there a simple fix ?
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    Mercury 9.8hp - impeller and age

    hi, just picked up a running 9.8 mercury can someone Id the year "made in belgum" b4822 9438590 also,im just changing the waterpump,but due to all little fins being broken off the old pump,i cant see which way they are supposed to face in the housing,has anyone got a picture off which way to...
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    bad kickback on pullstart 30hp Evinrude

    hi all, Just serviced my 1986 30hp last week,New gear oil,carby clean and impeller,all was good and run for an hour after the work,pumping heaps of water and everything seated back in well. I decided today i would pressure spray the engine to clean years of grease/grime and crap from it,after...
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    Evinrude 50Hp Flooding on startup

    Hi All, I have a 73 Evinrude 50Hp Lark, Its a great motor and pushes my 14ft along very well, However, If i miss the startup and dont get it to fire straight away, she floods,giving me no option but to wait 15 mins or remove the plugs, drain the fuel and go again, My startup method is as...
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