I am looking at replacing my 1981 Merc 200 with a 2000 model year Merc 200. My question is will the 2000 mount up to the original holes in my transom or do you think I will have to drill new mounting holes? I was also wondering if my old controls will work the 2000 Merc 200 or will I have to...
81 Merc 200 with 390hrs just had a major meltdown! This thing was running great other than every once in a while it would just shut down. Had it to the dealer to try and find a problem but they could not find anything.
This past weekend we were headed back home when she did her mysterious shut...
I have a 1970 80hp Merc that started to make a lot of noise so I removed the cover and took hold of the flywheel. To my surprise it felt loose! So I removed the eight bolts on the hub and it was cracked all the way around. What would cause this? Are replacement flywheels hard to find? Any info...
I've got a 2000 Sea Ray with a merc 4.3 that likes to run-on when you go to shut her down. I've put new fuel in her and still have the same problem. Not to sure of what to look for! Maby someone here will be able to help? :confused:
When changing the impeler on a 98 Mariner 150 is it required to put the engine in gear befor removing the LU? Also do I need to drain the gear case oil? I know that this is off topic but can anyone tell me what the compression should be for this engine and does elevation affect the out come of a...
Just bought a boat with a 1998 Mariner 150. Had it in the water and there was hardly any water coming out of the tell tail, :confused: but once the temp came up to about 170deg/f the water would flow nicely. Is this normal or should the water be flowing at all temps??
Hi all! I'am looking at a 1997 Sea Ray with a 1997 Mariner 150. I've searched the fourm to see what types of problems these engines might have, not much really turned up. I was wondering if anyone would know what this engine is like and what kind of compression it should have? I would like to...
Hi all! I've been lurking around this board for a while now searching and reading the threads on 2 vs 4 strokes. I've found tons of useful information. My problem is that I have to make a choice on either a Yamaha 115 4 stroke or a Evinrude DI 115 2 stroke. This motor will go on a 2003 Lund 17'...
