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    Minkota Terrova 101 low speed only

    Looking for input on my MinKota Terrova 101 36v trolling motor. The prop turns on and only runs super slow like speed number 1. When you change speeds the remote numbers go up to 10 like they are supposed too but the speed doesn't change at all. After testing I have found there is definitely 36v...
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    Mariner magnum 40hp won't run high rpms

    I bought this 94 mariner magnum in the spring and haven't gotten it to run right yet. Serial 0G237073 At first it leaked gas from carbs so I got that sorted. It wouldn't idle but would run fast fine. I adjusted the mixture screws and idle rpm screw to match the timing in my manual. It was 3...
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    1995 40hp Mariner leaking fuel ... can't figure it out

    I have a 40 hp 4cyl Mariner with WMA-10s. I just bought it (a few weeks ago. I'vebeenworkingonit since). I don't know if the carbs leaked before but I did some maintenance like carb cleanup, water pump, seal kit, etc... to make it reliable before putting it on my boat. Both carbs leaked like...
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    Mariner Magnum 40HP can't figure out serial number

    I picked up a used Mariner Magnum 40 HP. I want to order carb kits and water impeller but when I check the serial number it comes up as not found. I've been through charts as well. Can someone help me verify this motor please. Serial number shows 06237073. If you do find it can you pass along...
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    55 hp Johnson 1976 Tilt question

    I have a 1976 Johnson 55 hp with a hydraulic tilt. It threw a rod out the side of the case. I'm looking for another motor but got to thinking, ... What other motors could I put on this tilt system? I really like having tilt but a lot of motors I look at don't have it. Have no problem worrying...
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    Merc thunderbolt 400 40hp 1970 Bad Powerhead??? Help!

    Thank you for you help in advance. I'm at a stand still. Here's what happened? ***** EDIT, It's a 1970 ****** At the beginning of last season my impellar went bad and the motor over heated. I replaced it, hooked up the water for a test and water came out of the water jacket around the spark...
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