After you get the distributor timed, check the timing pointer for accuracy. After that is done, check/set the idle pickup and max spark advance timing events.
The idle pickup timing on those distributor models is set by rotating the brass-colored collar on the distributor, to open the carbs...
First of all, welcome to the new boat. They seem to know it is the first trip, and do their best to cause trouble.
Usually a solid alarm is overheat. Did you rebuild the waterpump before use? You might inspect/replace the thermostats as well.
A '95 90HP 'rude should be a 90* or 60* V4, 2...
Water pressure gauge for OBs, especially the inline Mercs which do not have thermostats.
If you watch the pressure gauge, you will know when the impeller is wearing out, by the pressure at a certain RPM. My Johnnyrude will peg the 30PSI gauge at high RPM, when the impeller is new. After a few...
The distributor cap usually has cylinder numbers molded into it, so you can put the spark plug wires on correctly. The distributor cap has to fit on a raised area of the distributor body, so it is on correctly. You can put it on wrong, but it won't completely mate to the metal distributor...
That looks identical to the one that came with my '88 SeaRay/MerCruiser. If you get on a parts site like crowleymarine or marineengine and look for accessories for Mercruiser for 1988, you should see one.
Just so you know. When they lay up the hull at the factory, if they do it right, it is real strong for the amount of material used. The factory layup of glass uses very large and long single pieces, which provide the strength.
Repairs, IMO, need to be much stronger, since the pieces of cloth...
That motor may have plastic carbs. If so, check the bowls for warping, and replace them if you find it. It will be obvious when you put a straight edge on the bowl mating surface.
Quicksilver makes a Special Lube 101 just for that purpose. It has the consistency of toothpaste. I happen to have some, so I use it. I clean the steering rod in the fall and lube it up.
However, any grease will work, if you do it often enough.
Sourcing resin and glass from Amazon can save you 1/2.
Clamping the new transom into place, to bond with the hull, while the resin sets is probably the most critical item.
I would first fix that from the inside for strength and then the outside, for cometic purposes.
See if the hull will flex enough to close the gap in the interior structure. If so, you will want to glass up the interior, push the hull into place and brace it, until repairs are complete, and...
So the gearcase was stuck to the midsection?
That makes some sense. You are lucky you were able to get it off at all. Don't forget to grease the driveshaft and shift shaft splines, when you install the new gearcase.
I am not sure how cedar will work with poly resin. It may be oily. If you seal the fir up well (which is paramount), any regular wood will do. You do not need the properties of cedar. This is an '85 boat, so I would use any fir I can find. for the stringers and frames. The decking will be...
It would be an incredible coincidence, if the marks matched, and the hub was spun. If they do match, then something else is wrong.
Do you have a spare, good prop?
There are paint strippers for fiberglass. They tend to be weak enough not to harm the Fg, but just strong enough to soften the paint. I have never had a lot of luck with them.
If the paint is sound, simply sand it smooth and repaint with a good polyurethane marine paint. A 1 part paint...
That is a good question. However, most of the country has been using E10 for a couple of decades, some in real old engines.
I have not heard of a big scandal on engine failure/damage so far, using the E10, only old wives tales. The oldest motor I ran E10 in was my '77 Merc 1500. They are...
Tank, Cast iron blocks are pretty good at resisting salt water. Most people do not flush 'em, and they last 20+ years. Actually, I have never heard of a block rotting out, but I am sure they do after a real long time. I would think the cast iron thermostat housings would rot out, and the...
