Motor was running great. Had engine wide open for a few minutes. Heard a slight change in the sound of engine. Brought it back to the dock. Heard a rattle or knock when I turned it off. Tried to restart engine but would not start. But when it attempted to turn I heard knocking and...
Can someone help me ID this outdrive based on these picture. I want to say it is a merc Bravo based on #1 but what about #2. These lowers are shot, corroded and cracked. I didn't do it.
I am trying to get a 3.0LX 1.8l running. I believe the mechanical fuel pump is not working. It is not drawing any fuel through it. Replaced the fuel line from the pump to the tank and by passed the filter. I even turned the engine and put my thumb over the line and no suction. So my...
I am having an issue with shifting boat from forward to neutral and reverse. After doing some research and manual reading I learned of the interupt switch. I found it wasn't hooked up. So I hooked it up but now the engine dies when trying to put in either forward or reverse. I understand the...
Having an issue with my power trim and tilt. Have a mercruiser with an older single solenoid setup. I don't have any limit switches connected. Basically the previous owner had a mess of wires. The problem is I can lower the outdrive but NOT raise it UP. From what I have read the Solenoid is...
I have two issue, I think;
First, I have always had a hard time starting my engine. The engine cranks then the starter starts to spin. I'll stop turning. Turn the key again the engine cranks the engine will start to fire then starter spins. Do I have a Starter issue. My last boat didn't do...
Any Ideas On how to remove a stuck hinge pin on a Merc Alpha 1 gen 2 outdrive? I tried a breaker w/ a pipe and some heat but I'm scared I'll stip-out the socket which is in bad shape already. If anyone has any ideas I'll sure appreciate it. Also what if it strips out?
