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Copy raceroni. Yeah I just found some websites service some makes better than others so I was curious. I found what I need at crowley marine. Should I buy replacement gaskets or can I just make them? I have lots of gasket paper. Good idea on the guide idea too. I'll do that.

Welp I bought it. Everything looks to be in working order. The catch is the guy the seller bought it from must have tried to change the thermostat and broke 3 bolts to the exhaust cover in the process. I ordered some extractors to remove the stuck bolts. Any good way to find parts for these? I...

Actually turns out it isn't a blown head gasket. It's a "head plate" gasket or something. So he said it has some broken bolts and a bad gasket on the head. He sent photos and clarified that it's the gasket under the exhaust cover (what he called a head plate", and the broken bolts are the...

On the market for a kicker motor and found a mid 90s Mariner 5hp with a blown head gasket for $100. Looks pretty clean. Is this worth a look or should I keep looking elsewhere? Never done a head gasket and not sure if this would be indicative of more damage elsewhere. Thanks all.

Sorry I haven't resolved this one guys, I keep my boat moored pretty far from me since I don't have space where I live. I will check the shift cable as soon as I can. I have only adjusted the throttle cable so far. It had a good couple mills of slack when I adjusted it which seemed to help a...

Okay awesome, I'll be sure to double check before I take my motor out next. Like you said, it idles really nice but I'm pretty sure it's under that 1-1.5 turn threshold (haven't taken out on the water since then). Last I remember it idles okay, but not great at 1.5 turns. Is that typical? Or...

Okay cool! I see lots of those US marine 85hps kicking around my area for super cheap. I was wondering about those if I ever wanted more power. Yeah definitely going to take it easy. Does that "one screw turn out" advice apply to the same year 50s? That's what I have and I'm terrified of leaning...

How are the 85 hp US marine models? They are 2 carb 3 cylinders correct?

Okay thanks for the info Nordin. I'll just be sure to keep up with the standard maintenance

Okay, did the lower unit issue ever get fixed under mercury? Do they just wear out? Can failure be avoided? I have an 88 50hp so it'd be nice to avoid lower unit problems

Okay that's super interesting. Definitely going to avoid those. When were the 55s made?

Oh that's interesting. What is your reasoning? We did state earlier that the 70s are bad due the single carb. How about the others?

Maybe if I snag one of those motors I'll get a hold of good parts supplier and see if we can hunt down a good alternative. Maybe fine an imp. With the same diameter hole or something. There's gotta be some out there is hope.

Dang okay. How do the US marine force gear boxes compare to the Merc made boxes? I've heard the merc ones are better but is that true? If It is, what are the failings on the US marine gear boxes?

H Hmm, perhaps. I'll take it on a case by case, like I said I am in no rush.

Yup, it is unfortunately. The guy would basically have to give it to me I think

Is there any truth to the US marine gear boxes being inferior to the Merc gear boxes? Is that even true? If it is, what are the failings and can they be avoided?

Okay that's interesting. I was looking for a kicker motor for trolling for salmon (I live in the Pacific Northwest). I figured the one I get should be able to take hundreds of continuous hours of running without pause. I saw a 5 hp force for $75 that I am considering, but the general force...