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I'm hoping someone can help me out here. I bought a used very low hour 1992 Black Max (0D077862) that had low compression due to a broken oil line from the remote tank to the oil pump. The engine started and ran fine, but had no power due to the low compression.
I pulled the engine and...
Any issues with using the aftermarket Sierra Piston/Ring sets versus the OEM's? I'm rebuilding my 92 V150 and it sure would save some $$$.
(I'll be replacing all 6)
Hello all.
I just bought the engine above. The PO lost oil pressure from a leaking oil line during an outing and then took the boat to the marina where they told them the engine was shot since it now had low compression.
I got it home and started it. Seems to start just fine, so I did a...
I'm getting close to getting this old engine running like new again, but I have a question in regards to the idle speed screw and the throttle cam.
If I line up the cam to the line on the curved arm, I can't get full throttle. The manual says to adjust the length of the arm to get the...
I have an 87 Force 85 horse engine that has a no spark issue. I OHM'ed my stator and found that I have 670 OHMs on one leg and 4000 ohms on another. I have a line on a replacement stator, but I can't get my flywheel off. The nut came off rather easy, but I've ruined my puller trying to get...
