Yesterday I changed the fuel filter on my 1993 Merc 3.0. I am talking about the fuel filter that is inside of the fuel pump bowl. Now, it will start sometimes but will not stay running. After enough cranking, it gets to where it won't attempt to start at all. I have opened up the pump bowl a...
I've noticed excess water in the bilge and last weekend tried to isolate the source. The water is coming in through the small opening in the bottom of the transom plate, where the hydraulic lines (trim) go out. From what I can see, the bellows look fine, but there are areas on top of the...
Re: How To Remove This Cushion?
Picture with cushion removed. All those holes there, but only 2 screws were installed. Same situation for the cushion on the other side.
Does the exhaust always exit the prop? Or are there situations where it may exit elsewhere? I was just out on the lake earlier and noticed that the exhaust seemed to be exiting somewhere else on the outdrive at idle. Exhaust bellows is still attached - I checked that.
I'm about due for some upholstery work. While the interior still looks pretty good, the back to back seats in particular are shot. What can I expect to pay for reworking the interior on one of these boats? All wood looks to be in good shape, just vinyl and possibly some foam (packing inside...
I need the male side of the cannon plug (with about 12" of wire) that plugs into the engine harness. Everything else is fine with the harness, but plug is bad. Engine serial is OF017141. Anybody have any suggestions on where to find this? I just tried ebay but could not find my configuration...
Like so many other posts I've read, what started for me as a "soft spot" fix in the floor, has turned into rotted stingers and transom. I am in the teardown stage now. After reading several posts and looking at what I've got, I think I will attempt to cut out the transom from the inside. I've...
