hi guys
as per the title really - has anyone heard of - or indeed bought an anti-theft casing for a prop made by/called Protectapeller
google reveals that they were reviewed by YBW magazine in 2001 - but they want money for the review
thought i would check out 'real' reviews on here first...
Info 1972 mercruiser 120 GM in line 4 and pre-alpha leg.
Hi Guys
some advice please - i am going to put a new prop on my pre alpha leg.
i have got the method stright in my head.
but a couple of tips and tricks would be appreciated please.
1) how do you guys stop the prop turning to undo...
Hi guys
should a 1984 mercury 200 black max be oil injected? if so where would the tank be? and is it the plastic gear/cog type?
if not - or if (like i suspect) it should but mine has been removed - what should the fuel/oil ratio be please?
cheers guys
adam
Hi guys - i have a newly acquired 200hp merc 1984 black max
the boat has come with new mercury controls - so i want to change the tilt trim wiring to the swith on the new lever.
so the question is please - out of the current dash switch i have the red, blue, green and purple wires - as you...
Hi guys
i have just bought a Ring 18 powerboat with a black max 200 mercury outboard.
its been in a barn for a couple of years - so nice and dry and just very dusty.
are the 200hp mercurys any good? any know faults or tips guys please?
and on a "better safe than sorry" tack, what do i need...
hi guys
just going through the boat cleaning up and freshening up all earthing points and connections in general.
i have read posts saying once the areas are sanded back and clean - put some dielectric grease on to avoid corrosion recurring.
i am in the uk and nobody i have asked at various...
Info - 1972 mercruiser 120hp GM in line 4, pre-alpha leg.
Hi guys
thanks to all excellent advice on here during the last few weeks whilst i have been rebuilding my boats engine.
Nearly there.
Currently the timing is spot on, the idle is smooth, the power is all there.
BUT.. I must have a...
Hi guys
have you any idea about the following symptoms please - I am starting to pull my hair out and i'm stumped :)
Ok info - mercruiser 120 GM in line 4 - 1972 - standard ignition (plugs/points/condensor)
I bought the boat about 6 weeks ago, and the engine was good, but occasional hiccup...
Hi guys
just a quickie -
engine info - 1972 GM In Line 4 120hp - Serial Number 3254358
The manual (clymer) calls for AC CR44N2 - and having searched for an equivalent I have come up with NGK BR6ES
The ones in it are NGK BPR6ES - which have a protruding end -
Any advice appreciated please...
Hi guys
I am getting close to solving my issue with my timing problem.
Info - 1972 Mercruiser 120 - GM in line 4 with pre-alpha leg.
If you check my other threads you will see that i have had an issue with the timing advance.
With pot 1 at TDC (compression stroke) the timing mark on the...
hi guys
what solvent do you lot use to soak the carb in?
over here i can only find a spray - that is good but really want a litre of something to submerge it all in over night
cheers
adam
:)
Hi guys
Info = 1972 Mercruiser 120 GM in Line 4 - same year Pre Alpha leg. Rochester 2bbl carb.
The story so far guys - hope someone can help please.
I bought the boat 4 weeks ago.
Used on the river - runs quite nicely - but tended to miss and surge a bit - so i suspected ignition service...
Hi guys
I'm trying to get my head round why the wire between the coil '-'ve and the tachograph earthing out cause a no spark situation please?
cheers
adam
Hi all
Info:- 1972 Mercruiser GM 120 I/Line 4 with Pre Alpha Leg
Can anybody tell me how to set/adjust the shift interlock swith on the inner housing please.
It is operational - but doesn't seem to dip the coil at the right time.
ie it goes into gear and engages forward and will potter along...
Hi again guys
Info: 1972 Mercruiser 120, GM In Line 4.
Getting a dwell meter tomorrow to set the points up correctly.
I've got the Clymer manual for my setup - and as usual its quite vague with details and procedures - thank heavens for iBoats :D
Ok the question is this - when they (Clymer)...
