The last two times coming in from all day boating fun the motor seems to slip out of gear at very low speed just before neutral on the controls. It happened as I brought the forward speed down to the slowest as I approached my dock. I heard a gear noise of some kind and then the motor stalled...
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I will be looking at a 2007 boat/motor combo this weekend to purchase. The motor is a 3 cyl 50hp 2007 Merc. The motor was serviced and pistons decarboned etc. in 2011. On the bill, the tech listed the compression numbers: #1 115, #2 125, #3 130. I am concerned with the spread between...
Prior to putting the boat in the water this year I had a mechanic clean all of the carbs. Motor ran fine last year. After put in, I ran across the bay and back with no problem. Second run was a couple of miles, then down a canal at 5mph. Upon returning, the engine started losing rpms sounding...
I just purchased a mint 97 17.5 Aquasport. The gas tank vent hose cap is broken off. Does anyone know where I can buy a replacement? Or find or make a reasonable facsimile? Thanks.
I purchased this motor used from a friend this past spring. it had not been used for a year. When I went to demo it the flywheel would not turn. I pulled the plugs to see if it was seized and to maybe shoot some lube in the cylinders. Once I pulled the plugs, I was able to pull the rope no...
I changed the spark plugs mid season and the engine seemed to run fine ever since other than an occasional cough which I attributed to a dirty carb. In the process of winterizing, I pulled the plugs to fog the cylinders. When I pulled the middle plug on the left side as you look at the motor...
My engine oil tank is not filling up and the alarm goes off. I just ran it 75 miles and every hour or so the alarm sounded and I had to flip the top and fill the engine oil tank manually. I know about the remote tank filter which I will check but what about the pump that sends the oil from the...
I just picked up a 310 Fastroller. Got a great deal but the anti-skid fins in the rear are partially ripped. I was going to trim them as best I can but I wonder if they can be replaced. Anybody know?
