Just got and it is a 16ft fiberglass hull and is registered as a 1979 Stur..... Bill of sale says it's a SturCraft ?? Can't find anything about that mfgr. I'ts not a John Dory but looks like one. Anyway, going to do a complete restoration on it. Don
Complete re-build and I do mean complete from top to bottom...Pistons, rings, power packs, power head, new drive shaft, lower unit and water pump etc. Detailed and painted. Washed and flushed at each use, stored on a trailer and never put a ding on the ss prop. Regularly change out the gear...
Re: 1989 9.9 Evinrude - Removing the power head ??
Your reply was very helpfull and I did manage to get the power head off and found my problem was blockage where the copper water tube sits inside the rubber grommet at the top end into the power head. The grommet had disintegrated and and the...
My motor was diagnosed as running hot 175 - 180 degrees etc... maybe hotter and might have some restrictions and was told to remove the power head and inspect etc. Got most of what I can see un-bolted and dis-assembled but the power head wont move....How to go about taking it off ?? Help ?? I...
I have a rebuilt 1984 V$ 100hp Commercial that just now started to trigger the alarm when it has run for about 5-10 mins...... It stopped pretty much right away the first time it happened and I have not used it since winter began. I have just recently statred it and while on idle the alarm went...
I had this installed for my 1984 Erude 100 V4 Commercial back in 2007
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B001KXXWZ6/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=3375251&s=sporting-goods
The little beeper/sound device beeps when starting but the last time came on continuously with a steady noise for about two...
I wish to pull the power head. Waiting to get a repair manual but want to know if this is a simple proceedure and what steps are required ?
Thanks...Don
I have a 1966 Glaspar pic attached. I'm giving it away if anyone wants it, but in the mean time just curious about the model name. Got it for the Merc on the back and the trailer....
I have the chart from Marine Eng.com but the serial number does not appear. Looking to buy this engine with serial # A179772 and was told it is a 1984 See link.............
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l7/reefchief/IMG00072.jpg
Thanks,
Don
I have a friend that just got a (I think a'73 HV) and is restoring it. I have experience with wood stringers wood floors etc but can anyone shed some light on what are the floor, stringers and transom made of in this boat. I seem to recall a term balsa core ? How do you do a resto if this is...
I have a '71 115 that I am going to try and get running and for sure it will need a lot of wires replaced. I have found a '73 for sale for parts cheap. Are the motor wires the same for these years so I can switch them out ?
Thanks,
Don
What is the option for replacing it ? I want to see about getting this old motor up and running. Any idea what the cost is to re-build the carbs ? Been sitting a while, like years........ Shift and throttle controls are ok.
Also there is a rectangular chrome "Merc-Control" box, dash...
I am looking at a '76 85 hp Johnson (Rebuilt and running) with power trim & tilt. Price is around $700.00. Just trying to get a feel for what this should go for...............Planning to put it on a 1974 Glastron GT-160 project now underway....... This is the ad...
