I picked up this engine for cheap last week and of course the previous owner was not very truthful about condition.
Issue 1: Core plug from behind flywheel was wedged in starter gear.
Observations after researching: No external cracks in block, maybe internal. Will have to replace core plug and...
I have a lead on a 1985 140HP motor that I could get for cheap. I also have a buyer lined up for my 2.5L motor. Now I know that 20HP is not that much but the 140HP also comes with power steering.
What are the differences or what do I need to swap with the block?
From searching I have not found...
I have a 120HP mercruiser Drive Serial number 0D328356 and Transom Serial number 0C846856 and have a cold start issue.
I did the following work to the engine.
- Carb rebuild as per manual no.10
- Replaced distributor cap, rotor, points and condenser.
- Set points and confirmed dwell at 34 Deg.
-...
http://forums.iboats.com/forum/engine-repair-and-maintenance/mercruiser-i-o-inboard-engines-outdrives/10230896-mercruiser-120hp-hard-cold-start
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I have a 120HP mercruiser Drive Serial number 0D328356 & Transom Serial number 0C846856
I am reinstalling the engine after stringer/transom job and I have a single wire coming of the engine connector on the boat side of the connector. The wire is about 6" long and is tan/blue stripe with a ring...
I recently did a full service on the outdrive and gimble which included the lower shift cable replacement, I adjusted the cables and the boat shifted fine. A couple of weeks later I did a carb rebuild and now I have the following issues.
1. Throttle cable is adjusted as short as it will go to...
So when I launched this year I had idle and starting issues. I had no issues once I got moving. I decided to rebuild the carb, a mercarb to be precise. Now the boat starts first try and idle real smooth. I can leave the dock and throttle up but after 100 yards the engine starts loosing power and...
I just picked up the above boat and have some questions regarding the out-drive gimble bellows. The exhaust bellows is split and upon removing the out-drive I found the drive shaft bellows is full of oil. I did some reading and found that I need to replace the input seal on the lower unit and...
Having a bogging issue with my motor and ran a pump test last night.
Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9XmB0_vG2Y
Can anyone tell me if my pump is working right?
I am having an issue with my 1970 60hp not shifting properly into reverse.
I got the multi-meter out started performing all the tests in my original evinrude manual. Solenoids and switch passed no probs. The only problem I discovered was that when neutral solenoid is energized I get 11.30v at...
Awakening this motor from a sleep and so far have got spark on all four. I also sorted out the lower unit as the resistance test on the blue and green wires failed. Tonight I put gas and controls on the motor and fired it up and it ran great at idle.
A few minutes later I shut it down as I...
I have the possibility of obtaining a tilt/trim unit from an early 70's motor for next to nothing. I am wondering if this unit will work with my 60 hp motor.
Had the boat out last night for first time this season and motor will go from idle to wot no problem then after 20 secs revs drop to about 3800 and I back the throttle off and everything is fine engine idles fine also. Then if I want to I can go to wot again and repeat the process.
When I got...
I discovered that the fuel pump that was sold to me is the wrong one and is only meant to be used on 2 cyl and smaller motors. The only difference I can see is the size of the supply nipple for the line to the carbs. It does however have a threaded nipple for this so I can replace with proper...
My home town made an attempt to break a Guinness world record yesterday have not heard if they were successful yet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YsFEZAeEJg
