Think I got all the problems worked out on my 88 Mercury 200 and she's running great! Only thing going on now is that I have to squeeze the primer bulb every time before I start the motor. I expect to the first time taking it out but if I shut it off for 20 minutes I'll have to squeeze the bulb...
I replaced the base gasket yesterday on my 1988 2.4l 200 mercury. Can't find the torque spec for the powerhead in the factory service manual. Anybody know?
Got the boat out for the first time today on the water. Didn't go so well. Motor is a 1988 2.4l Mariner 200. Runs great on muffs. From the second it started in the water it didn't sound like it was running properly. I had to give it a lot of throttle in neutral to keep it running- and not...
I installed a Titan disc surge brake kit a few months ago on my double axle trailer. Bled the brakes and they worked well. Parked the trailer for a few months until I got a motor for the boat. Got the motor on and when I drove to the gas station to get some fuel I could tell the brakes...
Fired up my new to me 1988 Mercury 200 today for the first time since buying it. Started and runs great but will die if the primer bulb isn't squeezed. Before I bought the engine I ran all new fuel line from the tank, new fuel water separator, and new primer bulb. All fittings double clamped...
I finally got a motor for my boat yesterday! It's a 1988 Mercury 200. It already has a block off plate and is set up to run on premix. Are there any common problems with these engines or anything I could do to increase reliability? All I can seem to find is how to hop it up lol. Thanks.
On my trailer the bunks extend a ways past the rear of the trailer frame. I was thinking today that I should get some transom straps before I start using it. What would the best way to do this? Could I put an eye bolt in the bunk and attach to that? Thanks. Sorry I tried to upload pics on my...
I bought some new fuel line to put on my new to me boat. I also bought a fuel water separator. I was going to mount the fuel water separator in the splashwell for easy access but I found that I already have one mounted below deck into one of the stringers. It's difficult to get to and I...
Found a Proline in good shape so picked it up today! All it should need is a good cleaning and a motor but I'll find out more as I go through it. It has Mercury controls already so going to start the hunt :).
Hey guys. Sold my good old tri hull yesterday so looking for something bigger to replace her. I found a 97 Key West 19 DC with a 03 Honda 115 4 stroke with around 800 hours. Talked to the guy tonight and plan on going to look at it soon. A few q's... He said it needed a water pump- that it does...
Hey guys. I've got a 1983 Evinrude 140. Has 110 lbs compression on all cylinders and good spark (jumps 7/16's gap on all 4). It had been down on power since I changed the prop (went from 17p to 19p because hub was starting to slip on the 17) and I just assumed it was overpropped. Wasn't...
Took the boat out for the first time this year. Engine is a 1983 Evinrude 140. I found out last week that the primer solenoid was wired incorrectly and wasn't working before so I repaired that and it seems to be working. I pushed the key in a few times before cranking when the motor was cold...
Hey guys. Have a 1982 Evinrude 140. I'm trying to hook up the tilt/trim from the shifter to the control box. I bought the control box used off supposedly the same year engine but I don't think it was. Coming from the shifter I have the green/white, red/white, and blue/white wires. On the...
Almost done with my 82 Evinrude 140 :). Found a few leaks and have them fixed except for this one. Where the discharge is in the "bubble back" for the tell tale is spraying a little water onto the thermostat housing. I tried putting a bunch of Teflon tape on it and that stopped most of it so...
Hey guys. Finally got the engine painted and mounted on the boat! Started her up for the first time today :D. Had a few minor leaks and am fixing them now but when I was taking it apart I was pulling one of the vacuum lines off the primer solenoid and the little plastic nipple broke. I...
