Search results

  1. C

    Propeller size reco needed

    Hi guys,I have a 17 Mako center console with a 1995 150 Ocean pro.The current prop is a 141/2 x21 SS .The motor came off of a 21 cruisers Bonnaza(a much bigger and heavier boat).This was the right prop for the Cruisers bonanza.I know it cant be the right prop for my Mako.Been to 2 prop shops...
  2. C

    NEED NEW VACUUM CLEANER....RECOs...Who like what they have??

    Time for a new vacuum.Anyone love what they have.I have had 2 Kenmore cannisters with beaterbrush.Charlie
  3. C

    Water gathering in the bottom of refridgerator

    I own an energy effecient 15 year old Kenmore fridge.Water has been gathering in the bottom under the produce drawers.Thought it was the icemaker so I disconnected the water supply and still water gathers.Approx 32 ounces per 2-3 days.Time for a new fridge??Charlie
  4. C

    engine rpms drop 200 and regain 200 whlie cruising

    1988 twin mercruiser 5.0 xl with alphas.stbd engine dropped 2-300 rpms while I was cruising and came back up the same 2-300 rpms.did this a few times during a 15 minute cruise at 3300 rpms for approx 10-15 seconds each time .In attempt to remedy I ran the fuel on that engine down to almost empty...
  5. C

    1995 150 hp Ocean runner rough to start

    Lately my 150 ocean runner wont syart until I squirt some premix into the carbs.Then it starts right up and runs fine until it sits for 3 hours or longer.Primer bulb pumps up fine.What gives the carbs the first prime of fuel on starting?? Charlie
  6. C

    No power at ignition due to shifter control

    I am having this looked at this week but would like to know where the actual problem is.Dual mercruiser 230 i/os,alpha drives 1988. Dual shifter controls are making a condition that mimic when the shifter is not in neutral and you attempt to turn the ignition and you get absolutely nothing at...
  7. C

    Creatine level in blood test...anyone familiar with

    I had a family member pass away from multiple myloma and his creatine level was very high.I recently had a pet pass and she also had a very high creatine level though the vet said her blood test results were great.anyone familiar with what exactly a creatine level is?? Said to ask,Charlie
  8. C

    Coors light beer ball refillable???

    Bought a coors light draft tap plastic beer ball.Is it refillable ot throw away.The tap looks too good to toss?? Charlie
  9. C

    Going to check my boats after Hurricane

    Heading to the marina to see how my boats did.Hurricane was not as bad as it could have been.I prepared as well as I could have with extra ropes and fenders everywhere.Wish me luck.Charlie
  10. C

    Shifter not clicking into neutral

    Hi guys.I have twin 1988 mercruiser 5.0 xl rwc with alpha drives.Recently my port shifter was stiff coming from fwd to neutral.When it went into neutral,it did not make the usual clickThe shifter does not have a name on it.Not a quicksilver.Starting has become an small issue since.I have to...
  11. C

    compression on 50 hp Evinrude

    A friend of mine asked me if his compression readings were good on his 50hp Evinrude.I assume the year is 90ish .He said both cyls were around 70.Sounded low to me but they were both similar.I told him as long as they were within approx 10 lbs of each other ,it was probably ok. 70 is a little...
  12. C

    Adding diesel to gas instead of marvel mo

    An old timer in my marina saw me adding MMO to my fuel which I have always done.He yelled to me ,why ya using that stuff when ya could just use diesel.He went on to tell me that he has always used diesel as an additive to his gas.He said " itll keep er clean and itll lubercater real good...
  13. C

    150 Ocean Pro tough to start recently

    1995 150 Ocean Pro,has ALWAYS started up immediately,especially after it has been running.Carbs rebuilt a couple of years ago.Decarb every other year.recently it takes a lot of cranking to get it started.Someone offered me some starting fluid and it got it fired up immediately in 1 crank and it...
  14. C

    150 Ocean pro running on 3 cylinders

    Need some help guys.Duplicate problem that I had repaired last year.Tech that fixed it said it was a bad ignition switch________. I should have listened better at the time.Same sequence of events.1995 150 Ocean pro.Running great all spring.Idling up canal,turned ignition off to hear some music...
  15. C

    Alpha one not engaging in reverse cleanly

    1988 alpha one drives with 5.0xl mercruisers rwc.Shifts into fwd very cleanly but reverse is not as clean.Everythings in good shape nothing old and my shifting is not too tentative...(most of the time).I am prepared to turn the top barrel on the shift cable a turn or two and recheck shifting in...
  16. C

    Alpha one water pump base seal removal

    Doing the water pump of my 1988 Alpha one drive with a complete kit.The water pump base pryed off with medium effort.The seal stayed on the drive though.My other drive the base pryed off easier and the seal stayed on the base so it was pretty simple.Any thoughts on removing the seal from the...
  17. C

    Neded shift cable adjustment after outdrive install

    1988 5.0XL MERCRIUSER ALPHA DRIVE.I have a spare alpha drive and I decided to install it when I could not find the time to service the original drive... after I installed it I did not have reverse.Checked everything possible and wound up needing a shift cable adjustment.Cant say I ever heard of...
  18. C

    Alpha drive water pump base replacement

    I have a 1988 alpha drive,not a gen 2.I am replacing the water pump and the pump base.I have never done the base before.I pryed it up and off.Looks like there is just a gasket for the base and an oring to go around the round part of the base..Is that all for the base or am I missing...
  19. C

    Identify oring in alpha 1 water pump kit

    I usually order my Alpha 1 water pump kits from Basic power.GLM is their main brand.Every kit has a plastic bag with multiple gaskets and orings.Kits dont include base.What are the large o rings for??? By large I mean the ones that are larger than the impeller.Thanks Charlie
  20. C

    Riser gasket positioning

    Trying to cure a rising temp problem.I remember the gasket for the new risers that were installed only had slots for the water passages on 2 sides instead of matching up with the slots on all 4 sides of the riser.Does this sound correct?? Charlie
Top