Mercruiser 4.3 carb, alpha one gen 2 (1995 model year I believe). Engine was originally raw water cooled but has an aftermarket fresh water cooling system in place.
Hi guys, I'm helping out a neighbor with an overheat issue on his mercruiser. The symptoms are that the engine will run at a...
Hey folks,
I'm looking at purchasing a 1995 90hp Johnson for a rebuild project. This motor is a 90 degree crossflow. I've completed a dozen or so rebuilds on loopers 3-cylinder and 4-cylinder without any problems.
I'm wondering if these crossflows require any special tools or if they are...
A recent thread got me thinking about spark plugs. I'm about 4 hours into my break in and have replaced fouled plugs twice. I am running 25:1 and did quite a bit of idling during the first 4 hours.
The plugs I'm running at QL78YC based upon the chart here...
Just took my newly rebuilt E115ELEDR out for the break in today and I notice a rattle sound when the engine is decelerating. It's smooth and sounds great during acceleration and cruise but when you pull back hard on the throttle there is a distinct rattle sound as it slows. The rattle stops...
Well, the fun continues. This is my freshly rebuilt E115ELED. I ran the motor last night for about 2 minutes at idle. When I pulled the plugs this morning I noticed oily water on the bottom port side plug. All other cylinders look good.
I pulled the head to check it out and found this. Any...
I just finished the rebuild on a 1996 evinrude 115. I found a little surprise that the previous owner left for me in that there is a fuel nozzle snapped off the bottom of the OMS pump.
This is the fuel inlet nozzle that comes from the vapor separator pump. See attached pics. I am holding the...
I'm rebuilding a 96 E115ELEDR and just looked at the price of the bearing kits for this motor..OUCH!
If the bearings aren't damaged would anyone here reuse them?
My previous rebuilds of smaller motors I've always replaced every bearing just in case. This time cost is going to be a factor...
Hi folks,
I've got a new to me 1996 Evinrude 115 V4 looper that I bought as a rebuild project. The motor has one low piston at only 30psi. The rest of the cylinders are at 130-140 psi.
The previous owner stated that he was told it was the OMS/VRO that failed. I'm always sceptical of this...
I am looking at upgrading to a 1989 140HP v4 Johnson. Does anyone have any experience with these motors and thoughts about what to check for failure or what to proactively upgrade?
I have tons of experience with the 3cyl and below johnnyrudes but never had a v4 or larger apart.
Also I'm...
Anybody ever tried using a standard clear plastic automotive inline fuel filter on an outboard? My 97 johnson 70 needed a new filter and I happend to have a brand new 5/16 auto filter that fits in nicely. Motor starts and idles fine but haven't had it out on the water yet.
Reason I haven't...
Re: Converting 55hp Rude from remote to tiller.
Here's what it looks like. Two bolts from the tiller bracket onto the steering arm assy.
Here's your basic tiller arm with adapter plate.
Here you can see how the two bolt holes line up on the steering arm. (remove the stainless steering bar...
Hi Guys,
I've just bought a 1997 Johnson 70 hp with a blown powerhead. I have a 1995 Evinrude 70hp powerhead that is rebuilt which I am installing on the Johnson frame.
The Johnson frame has a power trim and tilt unit that uses the newer style connections from tilt unit to powerhead. Is is...
Hi All,
I'm selling my 79 70HP motor and one guy is interested but wants to swap the powerhead with his 1983 evinrude 70hp. Do you guys know if the powerheads are interchangable for these years?
Thanks
I'm in the process of replacing transom, stringers and deck in my 17 foot runabout. Here are the supplies that I have already.
9 yards of 6oz cloth 50" wide.
3 yards of 24oz woven roving, 50" wide.
1 gallon of West Systems Epoxy 105
1 quart of West Systems Hardener 205
My plan is to use a...
Greetings Iboats!
I used to be a regular member on here, mostly in the engine and prop forums, but here I am ready to do a complete rebuild on my boat.
I discovered last year that water had intruded into the bilge and the stringers were not glassed over. I knew I would have to rebuild this...
