I have an opportunity to purchase a new 2003 Larson 234 Deckboat (hold model from last year).<br /><br />5.7 Liter Mercrusier with carb.<br /><br />Larson trailer included.<br /><br />Asking $27,499. They say this was their cost?<br /><br />Hour meter is not standard on this model so I don't...
1972 Mercruiser 140. Just went out to change oil and when I removed the oil pan drain bolt about a pint of water came out before the oil. I ran it all summer and never noticed water in the oil and it never ran hot. Before the first freeze I drained the block via the petcock (left petcock...
Always something to fix on a 1972 140 HP Mercruiser Type I drive. Was shifting just fine now when I shift back to neutral from forward or reverse the out drive does not go into neutral. Shift from forward to neutral then the control lever fills like it is in a bind when trying to shift on to...
Apparently previous owner had installed an automotive fuel pump as my marine replacement pump has an extra vent hole on the bottom of the pump (below the diaphram). I assume this is encase the diaphram fails the fuel can be routed to someplace other then the bilge area?<br /><br />Where should...
1972 Mercrusier 140 I/0 with Rochester Carb.<br /><br />Rebuilt carb this winter still have the following problem.<br /><br />When cold starts great and runs great with Thermostatic choke rich/lean set in the middle. After engine warms up it is very hesitant(bogs down) at about 1100 RPMs. After...
1972 Mercrusier 140 HP I/O with Rochester Carb. Having a few problem with the automatic choke. One setting it will not start when cold. The other setting it boggs down upon throttle up when warm. I would perfer to convert to a manual choke. Does any one know of any availible kits for this...
On my 1972 140 HP Mercruiser 3.0L I notice that after running her I have some oil running onto the bottom of the manifold (drips at drain plug) and some running down the engine block below the manifold. It seems to be a very small amount as after 8 hours of operation it is not notible on the...
When I throttle down from going fast and the wake<br />catches up to me my outdrive trims up slightly.<br /><br />I took the trim pump apart and cleaned and<br />checked everything as best I could. I reassembled and bled all of the lines including the trim sender unit and it still has this...
When I throttle down from going fast and the wake<br />catches up to me my outdrive trims up slightly.<br /><br />I took the trim pump apart and cleaned and<br />checked everything as best I could. I reassembled and bled all of the lines including the trim sender unit and it still has this...
Sorry I did not have the pictures set up correctly. Should be better now, I hope! Don't have to sign up to view them. Was the first time I posted any pictures.<br /><br />Just had to share a few pictures from my project.<br />Refurbed 1972 Trisonic. New floor, stringers, upholstery, gel coat...
Just had to share a few pictures from my project.<br />Refurbed 1972 Trisonic. New floor, stringers, upholstery, gel coat, seating arrangement, etc.<br />Did all the work myself except I rebuilt the seats and had an upholstery shop cover them.<br />No major work to the motor required (GM 4...
In my boat refurbishing project I am replacing the starboard lounge seat with a pedestal mounted pilot seat. I have already purchased a Wise pilot chair and pedestal but the order taking person could not find an anchor kit for it in their catalog.<br /><br />What is the best way to anchor the...
I just replaced the transom, stringers and floor in my boat. Thus I had to remove the engine. 1972 Mercruiser 140 with type I stern drive, of which I also replaced the gimble bearing. I borrowed the engine aligment tool from my local boat shop.<br /><br />I have adjusted the engine, front A...
I'm trying to remove the top cover of my upper unit to check bearing and replace seals (1973 #1 mercrusier). Has a special star shaped bolt head. No socket I have will fit. Grabbed it will my trusty vice grips but still would not loosen (as soon as I saw they were going to slip I stopped...
I was given a 1973 TriSonic 140 Mercursier. It had not seen water in at least 8 years. I took it out several times this summer to test the powertrain which worked well. I purchase the Jim Anderson book, "Runabout Renovation",recommended by several people from this site, which is a great book...
