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Hello- Wondering if anyone has any input on this tower? I see they are decently priced, thinking about getting one, but worried i will "get what i pay for" and it will be unstable creak etc.
My boat is older, not particularly an eye catcher or worth a lot. 1994 Sea Ray 170. My first boat of...
Re: Mercruiser Starter Issue? - spins but no crank
So you are thinking the bendix is likely a problem as well. I am still a bit confused about where the bendix is or if I still have on there....I did not take it apart much more, but I am thinking that if there appear to be multiple problems...
Re: Mercruiser Starter Issue? - spins but no crank
So I removed the starter, looked at the ring gear and snapped a few pictures:
Can anyone tell me if this is normal? I suspect not.....but never seen one before :confused: (dang please say yes, right now i would love to just replace the...
So, When I turn the key the starter spins (sounds like a whiiiiine) but the engine does not crank. So the starter is not engaging the flywheel? Does this mean a new starter? anything else I should try/culprits to look for?
Things I have tried:
(Mercruiser 1994 Alpha One)
Gages work.
Battery is...
Re: 1981 Johnson 7.5 - Oil Weep
Looks like I found the culprit, impeller houseing split at a bolt (pic below). Guess I will get a water pump kit, then replace the lower unit oil. Hopefully that will do it.
Hello- Recently acquired a ~1981 Johnson Sea Horse 7.5 hp. In what appears great shape, very clean runs great so far......
Problem- I noticed there is a bit of oil that "weeps" out of the seem at the lower unit. You dont really notice it until you run your finger over it. I am guessing that...
Hello- The wire that charges the battery from the alternator (orange in my case) had the ring break off at the alternator. There really isnt much slack as the wires/harness is pretty tought and electrical taped/harnessed together around the engine. Also the alternator post is a bit...
