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Texasmark reacted to Crosbyman's post in the thread Questions about purchasing a 1982 75 HP 3 cylinder Johnson with Like.

The seller may simply be alerting you based on his knowledge of the last time the impeller was replaced. The important thing is to...

Feb 19, 2025
Texasmark replied to the thread Questions about purchasing a 1982 75 HP 3 cylinder Johnson.

Yes. I realize that all the rubber will have to be replaced but the main thing is the engine proper....engine overhaul or not is the...

Feb 19, 2025
Texasmark replied to the thread Deep Cycle Battery not good for starting??.

I bought a John Deere 4010, 75 HP farm tractor once that had a size 27 deep cycle battery (old at best/and the old style, not rated for...

Feb 19, 2025
Texasmark posted the thread Questions about purchasing a 1982 75 HP 3 cylinder Johnson in Johnson & Evinrude Outboards.

Thinking about purchasing a boat with this engine. Owners says it needs an impeller. I questioned back to him how does he know this...

Feb 19, 2025
Texasmark reacted to Chris1956's post in the thread 2005 Mercury 115 ELPTO No Spark with Like.

In that case, you will need to keep your current motor running. Here at the NJ shore, 2 cycle OB engines and OB engines with carbs are...

Feb 18, 2025
Texasmark replied to the thread 2005 Mercury 115 ELPTO No Spark.

My engine like the same year 90 I had previously is just stator voltage and triggers to the modules and regular carburetors with common...

Feb 18, 2025
Texasmark replied to the thread 2005 Mercury 115 ELPTO No Spark.

Ok. I didn't know that I had an ECU (Electronic Control Unit). Where is it incase it crashes and I have to fix it?

Feb 17, 2025
Texasmark replied to the thread 2005 Mercury 115 ELPTO No Spark.

I have a 2002 ELPTO 115. It has individual CDIs, different from older switch box engines. Is the ADI ignition the switch box or...

Feb 16, 2025
Texasmark reacted to cyclops222's post in the thread Best shallow water river boat with Like.

I was walking across a R R siding low bridge. 3' above water. AAAGGGHHH I slip and jam 1 foot between the wood ties. Several minutes I...

Feb 16, 2025
Texasmark replied to the thread 2005 Mercury 115 ELPTO No Spark.

You didn't say if it spun up lively with the starter, just wouldn't ignite and run on its own. You need about 200 RPM min. to spin the...

Feb 15, 2025
Texasmark replied to the thread STAINLESS OR NOT.

Let her rip. I'm surfing this site and others just killing time waiting for the next polar vortex to come down here..due Tuesday thru...

Feb 15, 2025
Texasmark replied to the thread Best shallow water river boat.

In pilings of an "old" removed bridge, I tore half of the mid section off my engine when I was a teen on a river with the sawed off...

Feb 15, 2025
Texasmark replied to the thread 1981 Mercury 7.5 2 stroke.

Well it looks to me like the stat has to open to get pee. If its sitting on top of the exhaust manifold cover then there is water...

Feb 12, 2025
Texasmark replied to the thread 1981 Mercury 7.5 2 stroke.

OK, How's that. Doesn't make sense to me for the reason given.

Feb 10, 2025
Texasmark replied to the thread 1981 Mercury 7.5 2 stroke.

On my engines, pee stream has nothing to do with the thermostat. Its plumbed off the exhaust cooling water jacket, Port (left side...

Feb 9, 2025

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