I have a mrcury 40 hp 2003 with a two wire trim motor. The trim has always worked flawlessly and suddenly while on the trailer it stopped working. The solenoids are clicking and I have 12 volts coming to the motor while trim switch is pressed. The motor does nothing. I am guessing a bad...
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I have a 2003 merc 40 hp 3 cyl 2 stroke that I just purchased. The model is 40M it has a manual start pull rope primer etc. It also has a starter with controls. You can key start the motor or have key turned and start by pulling the rope. My question is does this motor have an alternator and...
I am rebuilding a flats boat and would love some opinions on bonding the deck stringers to the floor and bonding the deck to the hull. I have a supply of polybond putty which is mixed with hardner, it would cure hard and totally unflexible. I also have some tubes of 5200. I was planning on...
I am rebuilding a skiff and I'm trying to create as much storage area as poss. Under the center console I wanted to put a permanent gas tank and the battery, it would fit perfect and give just enough room for the rigging. Obviously everything would be fitted properly and I would expect no gas...
Hey everyone, I have been trying to replace my thermostats, and I have a few questions. On the lower starboard side of the engine there is a round part that the water hoses go to, I think it is a regulator. Is this correct and what is the mechanical function of this piece if any? Also my...
Hey guys I'm trying to order a stat assembly for my rude but can't find one for this motor. I know it has them. Im thinking at least one is stuck open. At idle the quick start never backs off and the water from the telltale is barely warm even after five minutes. Thanks in advance.
I just replaced the power pack recently and have noticed the idle is fast. About 1200 RPM and it never kicks back down after it is warm. I have a shop man. and even after adjusting everything it still idles fast any ideas. Maybe the quickstart is messed up? Can you just disconnect the...
For the past few months my motor would run perfect and then suddenly lose power and then come back on. It loses power just enough to be jarred foward briefly, it almost feels like your hitting bottom. This usually happens at higher rpm's, sometimes it doessn't do it all day. I checked the...
I have a 2002 40 hp 3 cyl merc that I am trying to change out the water pump. I have the 4 bolts removed and tab bolts but the lower unit will not come off. It is separated but I believe the shift rod is retaining it. My manual is for an older 40 and it states it should just fall out. Just...
I have purchased a power tilt and trim for my 2002 40 hp merc. The existing remote control has a trim switch but I am having difficulty locating the wires under the cowling. If I buy an aftermarket switch can I wire it to the tilt motor directly or do I need to use a tilt and trim solenoid?
I have a 40 hp 2002 model I bought a hydraulic til and trim for. How do you remove the pin that holds the upper part of the hydraulic ram to the frame. I tried to punch it out but it will not move and I do not want to break it. Any help would be appreciated1
I have two questions regarding this engines water pressure. I just installed a new water pressure gauge and at full throttle it reads 10 p.s.i. Is that about right? Impeller is about one year old. Also while flushing on the ear muffs there is obvious water leaking from where the gearcase...
Which screw is the idle adjust screw and which screw is the high adjust screw and how to adjust? Thanks I had to take apart and clean after a friend borrowed the motor and let it sit. It starts and runs strong until above half throttle, then it starts to bog down. :confused:
