Recent content by Mr. Mason

I have an 85 bayliner capri 16.5' boat with a 1967 Johnson super seahorse 85 hp on it. I believe the original motor was blown but anywho, My question is: Is there a way to switch the props on these engines to get the correct pitch and does anyone know what the correct pitched prop is??Any help...

I have recently acquired an 86 Force 85HP outboard. My question is that at present I am running a 67 johnson supersea horse 85hp. With the age of this motor Im worried that parts are becoming scarse and costly. I was considering to swap the motors. The Johnson has been redone but is presently at...

I want to say thanks to all who helped with my "last straw" post. However new problems arise. So i am looking for proper starting procedures on a 1967 Johnson 80hp super-seahorse. Should the choke on the block be set on,off, or automatic etc. This will help me figure out whats going on and that...

I have been all over this motor and am almost completely exhausted by it. Ok if anyone could tell me why a starter thats a fresh rebuild will engage whenever it wants to would be great. Could it be the voltage regulator or possibly the solenoid??? Possibly bad wiring from battery????:eek:

Ok here it goes. I have a 67 Johnson 80 hp. I'm having starter issues as well as starting issues. I had the starter rebuilt it seemed to crank for a bit but then stops an just spins(no bendix or gears spinning) that is just the motor spins, is that an alignment issue inside the gear case...

Are the 86 Mercury 90hp engines compatible with standard mercury controls with power trim??:confused:

I was hoping to hear possible reason for an 86 Mercury 90hp to be running on 3cylinders

I have an 85 Bayliner Capri 16.5' boat that currently has an 80hp Johnson which just doesn't want to work. I have found a 68 Mercury 65hp for a good price with controls. Motor runs good and has good compression as I had a mechanic look at it. My question is will it be strong enough to push my...