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    New head gasket blown

    In the last couple of weeks, as time has alotted, my son in law has replaced the head gasket to my 120hp 4 clyinder mercruiser 1974. We got the torque information and tightening pattern from this web site, and I believe he followed he process correctly. I was not there while he did this. To the...
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    Head bolt Torque

    I have a blown Head gasket on a 120 HP mercrusier 1974 I have a new gasket to go back on you help with ft.lbs on the bolts going back on? and anything else that might help with this project. Thanks
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    120 HP merc wont start

    I have had it on the water getting towed in after about a half an hour going fine. Now it still won't start.New cap rotor plugs condenser points all gone over several times it's getting a lot of gas and fouling plugs, pulling them out cleaning them up and putting back in.Replaced the batteries...
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    Hose Issues

    I have a 1974 Crestliner w/120hp mercruiser after our winter first trip out we notice the fresh water hose from the impellar to the engine has a kink in it and motor is getting warm.Taking a closer look I find that it is just some heater hose five eights in dia. Is this correct or is there to be...
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    Prop shaft

    I have a 1977 model that has a busted shaft, hit a rock and took the prop off. Can it be welded back together and hold. The cost on this is $250.-$375 which seems way out of line even though it's NLA. Please share you opions with me.
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    1974 Mercrusier 120 Hp

    This boat has not been in the water in years till last couple of days. I just bought it. After 10 min in the lake it starts to heat up to around 210 then we take her back to the trailer and home. 45 # on the oil pressure. In the drive with muffs she will stay real cool about 125My' son in law...
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