FORUM RULES UPDATED - The forum rules have been updated to continue to provide a friendly and safe environment for our member community. Please take a moment to review the updated rules and our terms of use and privacy policy. Click here for Forum Rules which has links to the 'terms of use' and 'privacy policy'.
In Other News . . .
You will notice a few enchancements to the forums to make your experience better. These include: Email Notifications, Thread Previews, Thread Starter Notation, and Emoji Options on the 'Like' icon. . .
Additionally, the merchant portions of the website have been updated and are now operational. . . . Check out iBoats for all your boating gear.
I have a 2000, 40 HP Mercury Force that lost reverse after shifting into reverse with high RPMs. I imagine something broke in the lower unit. Shifts into forward OK, chatters a bit in neutral. It is still in the water, and I'm wondering if running it in forward might destroy the gears. Any...
I am attempting to replace my waterpump impeller on my 1988 35 HP Mercury. (Motor is new to me) I have loosened the nuts on both sides & the one above the prop. There is no movement of the lower unit at all. The manual I have (SELOC) is not very clear about the shift rod - if there is a...
I have a new (to me) 1981 35 HP evinrude. Ran last season - won't start now. I am only getting spark on one plug, so I replaced the coils after checking them with an ohm meter (both were well below spec'd resistance). I still only get spark on one plug. I checked the resistance across the...
