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    Bleed Fuel System Mercury Four Stroke

    On the way back from a cruise late Sunday afternoon we noticed another boat having engine problems. We went over and gave them a tow back to their boat dock. In the process of connecting the tow line to our boat we mistakenly stepped on the fuel feed line going into our engine disconnecting...
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    Part Number for Tilt/Trim Switch

    I have a 1976 135 HP Evinrude V-4 with the standard side mount control. I'm searching for the thumb operated tilt/trim switch that mounts in the handle of this control. I'm adding tilt/trim to a boat that ddin't previously have it so I need the switch, black platic piece that containes lever...
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    Modify Tilt Trim System

    I'm trying to mount a 1977 85 HP Johnson Javelin Outboard Motor on a 1976 Glastron GT-150 boat. The trim/tilt motor is mounted externally on the right side transom bracket. The transom of the GT-150 is not straight across, it has extensions that come aft several inches. When trying to mount...
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    4.3L Mercurser Diesels Backfires on shutdown

    Just bought a used 19 ft Stingray with a 4.3L V-6 Mercruser, 97 hours on it. The engine runs very well except it diesels and backfires for 10 to 20 seconds after shut down. This is a carb. model, not EFI. Any suggestions on what would cause this.<br /><br />My first post.<br /><br...
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    4.3L Mercurser Diesels Backfires on shutdown

    Just bought a used 19 ft Stingray with a 4.3L V-6 Mercruser, 97 hours on it. The engine runs very well except it diesels and backfires for 10 to 20 seconds after shut down. This is a carb. model, not EFI. Any suggestions on what would cause this.<br /><br />My first post.<br /><br...
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