I want to replace the water pump impeller on this engine. It has been in storage for about a decade and has only been run in the test tank, but given it's age I assume that the impeller should be replaced. The only serial number or other ID on it is BACL 1000989. It has an extra long shaft. My...
I recently bought two used Johnson outboards: a 2 hp Johnson Model J2RDEDE serial H9343103 and a 3 hp Johnson Model J3RETB Serial B09007619. What year was each of them manufactured and what is the oil mix ratio for each of them? One, the 2hp, appears to be in new condition. Should it be broken...
I have been attempting to restore to working order an early edition 7.5 Merc outboard. After replacing the water pump impeller (after I got the engine running by rebuilding the water pump and replacing leaking fuel fittings) I can't get the lower unit back on. Followed manual by having shifter...
On this forum and elsewhere I have seen suggested that outboard fuel be burned in one's tow vehicle rather than left in outboard tank to deteriorate. Is this suggested only for 4 stroke outboatrds? I wonder about the effects of putting the 50/1 gas/ oil mixture of a 2-stroke into the tank of a...
I just got a sixties vintage Merc 75 with the Tillotsen carb from the previous owner who said that the engine ran, but that he had to keep it choked to keep it running. I am assuming that this is a fuel starvation problem due to leaks in fuel or vacuum line or a gummed up carb. I am not a...
I am afraid that my Suzuki 85 is a dead puppy as I can't get the gear housing off to replace the water pump. My dilemma is what to replace it with. Am considering a used ten year old Evinrude 90 hp, but also am leery of another used engine. I want something reliable but don't know that it makes...
To replace water pump impeller I can't get the lower gear housing off this engine which had been stored for several years. Shift rod disconnected and all seven retaining bolts removed and gearbox won't budge. Please give me suggestions. I'm desparate! Is there an alternative other than scrapping...
I just bought a 1982 Suzuki which has not been used for four years, but the owner assured me if was professionally laid up for winter. After replacing fuel line parts the engine started readily, but I am not getting a flow of cooling water. Record indicates that water pump impeller was replaced...
I have a mid 70's 7.5 hp Merc which I bought used a couple of years ago. After I replaced the plugs and water pump it ran well until the 2nd time out this season when it stalled after slowing down after a couple hours of intermittent running while fishing. All attempts to restart have the motor...
