I need to rebuild the 4 carbs on my F100. I pulled the bowl off of one and there was plenty of schmutz in the bottom of the bowl. I have read that I should/should not soak the carbs in cleaner in different places. The carbs are dirty enough that just blowing air on them will not do the job...
How do I remove the fuel filter housing that is mounted on the front of the engine to drain it? I have removed the two 9mm bolts and have used channel locks but I am afraid of breaking the housing.
I have been boating for 50+ years but this is my first PWC. It was a take it if you want it deal. The motor is missing the head and associated hardware. The pistons and cylinders look ok upon initial examination. No rust or marring of the walls, just real smooth. I was told that water got into...
I live in an area of shallow water bayous in west central Florida. I am considering a Rage so I can get into the shallows without banging a propeller. My question is, how do these boats cope with being kept in the water? I do not have a lift and would bottom paint the boat. The water I am in is...
I have a C115 and a F250. The C115 has a strong "pee stream' while the F250 has a weak stream. (no prostate jokes please) The C115 is a '95 and the F250 is new. Should the F250 have the same stream as the C115? Should the F250 go back to the dealer?
I went away for 3 weeks and my boat swamped. The motor was tilted up so the carbs and starter were under water. The water did not get up to the CDI but the coils under the flywheel look like they got wet. I replaced the starter and rebuilt the carbs. I did a compression test and the cyls are at...
My boat swamped while I was away for 3 weeks. I had about 25 gallons of gas and now have an unknown quantity of water also in the tank. What is the best way to dispose of the tank contents? The gas tank is not removable.
I ordered a new float bowl and it did not come with the #78 pilot Jets installed. Are they pressed in? What is the proper proceedure to install them? Thank you. :%
