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I have read so many different articles on this subject but, not sure how to specifically diagnose. Details of my issue are as follows: There is no circuit breaker or inline fuse in my boat (although I read it is common on many other boats). Battery in good shape including cables to it. The...
Trying to help neighbor with his stalling issue. I am new to forum but, have had great success with input and feedback. Thanks everyone in advance. Boat/Engine is used in fresh water and well kept. It starts up easy and runs well for a while at low idle (while trolling/fishing). Then...
Re: 1965 Mercury/Kiekhaefer - 6hp - Health Check & Cleanup
As always, thanks guys for your quick replys. I pulled the engine off boat and have situated it on stand. Quick question, where would i obtain a rebuild kit (if I go thru with that) and, is the mixture screw the one on the top. I...
Re: 1965 Mercury/Kiekhaefer - 6hp - Health Check & Cleanup
I have yet to pull out impeller as I am waiting on new one. So, I will definitely check on the pin (interesting comment about it slipping... that would explain a cause).
Curious, when removing old impeller (including parts to get to...
Re: 1965 Mercury/Kiekhaefer - 6hp - Health Check & Cleanup
Latest Update .... found other nut/bolt near water inflow screen duhhh .... slid off lower without much difficulty. Inspecting parts n pieces i see several items i could question would affect water flow at the tell tail (one of the...
Hi all,
Just picked up a old 12 ft aluminum boat with 6 hp Mercury. After doing basic diagnostics on the engine (checking spark, compression, fuel) I got it started relatively easy (considering it was sitting for quite some time). On a separate thread I was tailing I have a better...
