I am as positive as a non expert can be that I have a voltage regulator problem on my 1989 Mariner 60 hp outboard (gauge reads over 16 volts when motor is running), but I can't locate where the voltage regulator is or do not know if it is a combo regulator/rectifier. Can anyone tell me where to...
I was cruising with my 1989 Mariner 60 HP outboard at about 3/4 throttle when suddenly, without my touching any controls, the engine RPMs dropped to what seemed to be near idle speed for a few seconds, and then the motor quit completely. It turns over but will not restart. There were no...
I replaced the water pump on my 1989 Mariner 60 hp and did not note which way is up for the copper(?) tube running from the pump up to the engine. It has a bend toward one end, but seems to fit either way. Anyone know the correct way--bend closer to engine or closer to pump?
I finally got my 60HP Mariner back together with a new water pump impeller installed. The impeller is the only new part. When checking out how it runs with a water muff on, I notice that when I start the engine and run it at a fast idle speed a nice water stream comes out of the small tube at...
Another question related to changing the water pump impeller on this outboard. Thanks to all for previous help. When the drive shaft came out of the motor with the lower unit, two splined rubber bushings/seals fell out of the unit. They both are about .75 of an inch long and one of them is...
I have to replace the impeller on the water pump on a 60HP 1989 Mariner. I took the old impeller out and failed to notice which way the blades were curved, and there appears to be no difference between the "top" side or "bottom" sided of the impeller. How do I determine which way to curve the...
A friend who is not computer literate (which is why I am doing this for him) recently purchased an old Tracker Magna with a 60HP 1989 Mariner outboard. The boat had very old gas in it so he tested the motor before buying by using a portable gas tank with new gas. The motor ran fine for several...
A boat dealer parts guy checked out my tach that was not working properly and said the problem was most likely the rectifier, not the tach, so I bought a rectifier. It is at least somewhat embarrassing to say I can not find the rectifier on my motor. Can anyone give me some help? I have...
