Search results

  1. I

    the dreaded corrosion on an '88 merc 115

    I bought this motor a couple of years ago. I have taken meticulous care of it since; flushing after every trip, and trying my best to control the corrosion that i got when i bought it, but there are some issues that I am running into. A couple of days ago i noticed that the right side ground...
  2. I

    Drilling hole in switchbox plate for CDI regulator '88 merc 115hp

    Hello, I have one of those CDI regulators that is designed to replace the older rectifiers on the MERC. It works really well, but currently i only have it mounted by one screw, because of course, the CDI has a different mounting distance then the original rectifier. I need to come up with a...
  3. I

    Stern heavy boat. Not loading properly. Looking to mod bow stop and/or winch

    Hello, I have a '59 Glasspar Seafair Sedan. It came with a solid trailer that i have mostly refurbished. I find that it is difficult to get the boat to load on the trailer well. I have experimented with different depths when i retrieve it, basically same results. The winch pulls the bow eye...
  4. I

    '85 Mercury 7.5hp gearcase oil around waterpump?

    Hello, I was replacing the impeller in my motor a couple of days ago. I noticed some black gooey oil around the water pump as i was disassembling it. The pump seemed to be in good shape, as was the impeller, but i replaced that anyway. I'm just wondering if that is unusual. It actually seemed...
  5. I

    possible seal broker on tilt assembly '88 inline 6 115hp

    Hello, I have a well functioning '88 115hp motor. I just noticed what looks a little funky on the power trim assembly. It looks like a seal and ring or something. The tilt seems to be working really well, but I'm concerned about the assembly getting contaminated. A new one is pretty pricey...
  6. I

    Buying EZ loader. How to prevent keel from sitting on metal crossbar>?

    Hello, I've found an EZ Loader pretty cheap. My current trailer is not a salt water trailer and is starting to rust. I have a Glasspar Seafair Sedan that is 17 1'2'. The trailer is in pretty good shape and could be in great shape with a small bit of money and time, My concern is that the...
  7. I

    deck prep for repainting. small chips.

    I am going to repaint, over the gelcoat, my deck on my 1959 Glasspar Seafair Sedan. I have quite a few small little chips scattered across the deck. before i fill them i want to prep them well. My deck has hundreds of teeny little chip holes, as seen in the photo. Would it be enough to sand...
  8. I

    new tach for '87 inline Merc. goes to 4200rpm and back to zero

    I purchased a new tach for my 1987 Mercury TOP 115. Hooked it up as per the directions, with the 12 pole setting. All connections are new and clean. The tach operates as i would think it should until it gets to 4200rpm, and then goes to zero where it remains until the RPMS drop below 4200 I...
  9. I

    Merc 115 . 2 blown recitifiers on 2 motors?

    I installed a new tach about a week ago. After installation i launched the boat. Tach worked fine to about 4200RPM or so, and then would go down to zero. I did some research on possible causes, checked all connections(new) and everything checked out there. This morning i did the rectifier test...
  10. I

    Mercury '88 TOP 115 lower unit reattached, geas not right..Probably simple..

    Hello kind folks. I redid my water pump and impeller and reattached the lower unit. I followed the Merc service manual as much as i could. It said to put the gears in forward when disassembling. Before reassembling it said to shift the unit into Neutral. I couldn't figure out how to do this...
  11. I

    gelcoat spraying tips and observations from first, somewhat successful time

    Hello, Restoring my 1959 Glasspar, and just sprayed the hull with Gelcoat/. I initially had tried rolling on the transom, but it made for a lot of extra sanding. I bought the cheap HVLP gun from Harbor Freight and decided to give it a go. I had a couple of semi-comedic mis-steps, but ended up...
  12. I

    sealant recommendations for aluminum trim pieces

    As I'm varnishing and waiting, I've been researching how best to reattach some of the aluminum trim pieces. I am assuming 5200 is the typical route, but wanted to check as it is pretty pricey, and some of these fittings use a decent amount of it. opinions? BTW, hope its OK to ask specific...
  13. I

    end of day gelcoat too thin. cure or not?

    This is a question for future application. Today I was applying gelcoat on my transom. I had to wait until early afternoon for the temp. I put on 3 layers, rolling, before i ran out of time. The gelcoat isn't thick enough. I wasn't sure whether i should let it cure or not, decided to spray the...
  14. I

    confirmation of fiberglass/resin choices for old Glasspa Stringer and Deck repair

    Hello, I've done quite a bit of reading here and on other sites as i prepare to fix the center stringer and replace the deck in my 1959 Glasspar Seafair sedan. I've never done the glassing before, but feel generally ready to start. That said, i was hoping to confirm a couple of questions that I...
  15. I

    1959 10hp Sportwin resurrection issues

    Hello, I posted a topic a couple of days ago related to the points, which i have since resolved. I realized that i had a few related issues, and it would make more sense to keep it in one topic. Here is the rundown: I inherited an old engine(sound familiar?) a year ago. I went about looking...
  16. I

    not able to adjust points 10hp sport tiwn

    Hello, I am restoring a 1959 Sport twin 10 hp. I have replaced the condensors, magnetos and points. I was trying to adjust the points, but no matter what i try with the adjustment screw, i am not able to affect the gap distance. I have everything correctly installed, and am pushing down the boss...
  17. I

    Low RPM's at max throttle '87 Merc 115

    I've been in the trenches with a '59 Evinrude 50hp, so this Mercury has been a dream. Starts right up and runs pretty well. I got the motor after it had been sitting in a garage for 10 years. Did some simple work on it, changing plugs, spraying some Seafoam in carbs and cylinders, etc. All...
  18. I

    question regarding Evinrude 10hp conversion from pressure tank to single line

    Hello, I am converting my '59 Evinrude to a singleline. I am basically following this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtG4M7ye1N8. I am using one of the simple Mikuno fuel pumps Just double checking on two points: 1. I only need to fill the small channel going into the right cylinder in...
  19. I

    lower unit oil screws not flush with exterior

    I replaced my drain screws on the lower unit with newer hex screws. The previous screws had been missing their washers, which may have been contributing to water getting in the lower unit. With the washers, the drain screws, especially the lower one, are not flush with the exterior. My engine is...
  20. I

    adjusting gear linkage on '59 starflite

    Hello, I have resurrected my '59 50hp starflite. Now trying to integrate it into my current Glasspar boat that it belongs to. I am needing to adjust the gear linkage so that the remote control can pull it into forward. I have adjusted the screw that connects the remote control to the gear...
Top