1987 175hp black max on a bass boat.
it runs like a bat out of hell. never let me down yet.
problem
at blast off it hesitates before it takes off. push throttle wide open and it take a few seconds before it catches. I think that to be normal?
however, every once in a while boat...
long story short and to the point.
had the lower unit repaired 2 seasons ago. ring pinion and bearings.
pulled drain plug out today and found 3 1/4 inch size pieces of metal on the magnet. They were very thin and appear to look like chunks of a shim.
The oil came out clean without any...
stupid question or atleast I feel stupid asking this one.
dose a 1986 balck max 175 hp have an air filter?
do any outboards have air filters for that matter?
if not how do they keep dirt out
can anyone help point me in the right direction for a pressure gauge?
I got a 86 175 hp black max.
where can I purchase the gauge and how dose it install?
thanks in advace!
Jim
87 black max 175 HP.
the temp guage runs up just a bit over 3/4 of its span.
It dose this when ever the boat is running up against current in the river.
No matter how cold the water is.
is this normal? I have installed a new impeller. twice now with the same results.
how can I be sure the...
1987 mercy 175 HP V 6 cylinder outboard
The engine runs like a champ.
It is very hard to start for the fist time of the day.
I am squeezing the fuel bulb till it is hard.
Push the ingition key in and count to 15 then turn.
The throttle is in N and push forward a bit.
It will fire and run for...
