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Hey Everyone. The motor in question does great until it's been run for awhile and is good and hot, all of a sudden it's like fuel was reduced by 60-70%. Runs great at 1500 rpms or so but run it back up and it will do the same thing. Was sporadic at first, but now does it most every time...
Sorry for the Off Topic intrusion, but here goes... Would anyone in the Austin TX area be willing to donate a broken/ruined crank to me? I only need the end that slides onto the shaft on the lower unit. The lower unit is a '83 from a 115 "tower of power", though my understanding is quite a few...
Was considering putting an '84 merc 115 on my pontoon boat, as the motor was free. Reading some posts on here I'm coming to the conclusion that these motors don't like to "putt around". I don't plan on running this thing more than about half throttle, think it will ruin it? Just rebuilt it...
I recieved a free parts boat with an '84 Merc 115 on it, I think. Serial #6525418. Number 3 cylinder has 20 psi, rest are good. I'd like to get this motor up again for use on a project pontoon boat. My internet connection is horrible and I've spent all morning "trying" to dig through these...
Due to my "dark ages" internet connection searching forums is a week long task, so I'm gonna take the easy way out and just ask. I've read alot of differing opinions on painting aluminum, some extremely involved and others claiming automotive primer and paint are acceptable. (I know the latter...
