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anyone know what the initial setting is for the rich/lean adjustment screw on a 1995 9.9hp Force? how many turns out from lightly seated?

First time Force owner here... got a 9.9hp Force by Mercury 0E090563 not sure the year, has no spark. The guy I got it from said it ran last fall, put it away, and this spring it wouldn't start. What part should I first be looking at replacing?

would like to have a tach for my 1973 65hp Johnson. where do you attach the sender wire to the motor? and the Faria tach has pole settings. what pole setting does it need to be on?

whats all involved to change a 1986 inline 6 merc 90hp into a 115? besides carbs?

picked up a Johnson power trim unit off a 1986 90hp. the relay box has a red, red/purple, and black wires coming out of it to be connected to the powerhead. not sure where to connect the red/purple.

my 1973 Johnson power shift II control box has a white wire coming out of the bottom. looks factory installed. anyone know what the wire is used for?

I have a 1979 Johnson 70hp model 70EL79R that does not have trim now. I found a 1985 90hp model 90TLCOS with a blown power head but a good trim unit and controls. Does anyone know if the 1985 90hp trim unit will fit in the 1979 70hp?

got a 1957 18hp Evinrude model FDL-11. She starts and runs but koncks out at idle. what is the recommended setting for the low speed needle?

Got a great running 1973 65hp johnson but would like to see the water peeing out. Anybody ever tap into the block and add a pee hole?

Anyone got an old Michigan wheel prop chart? got an old one here for a Merc part number 03209. Just wondering what the pitch is?

After trying 3 different fuel pumps I got a new one and after some cranking it finally started on its own without starting fluid. Apparently she needs strong fuel psi to deliver the goods. Once the diaphragm is slightly worn its not good enough?

what does it mean when an OMC fuel pump spits out gas of the little hole in back while the motor is running? tried posting a photo but its too large

got a 1977 85hp Evinrude That doesn't want to start first off in the day. if I remove the air box cover and spray a little starting fluid in the carbs it will fire right up and run fine. once it's "warmed up" it will start easy. just that first cold start is the problem, I can turn it over and...

got a 1978 Evinrude 85hp V4 with the old twin ram power trim unit that's attached to the transom. Does anyone know if this style will fit on a 1979 70hp Johnson 3 cylinder outboard?

got a get running 1977 9.9 Johnson with one issue. the throttle linkage from the end of the handle to the gear under the hood has so much play is so worn the I can turn the grip from slow to fast without any speed change. how difficult is it to remove and replace the throttle linkage/shaft parts?

got a 1983 25hp Johnson model j25RLCTE that sat for 9-1/2 years. I replaced the impeller and it sprays water out the exhaust holes strong but nothing from the pee hole. I removed the tube from the head and checked for blockage. would a corroded thermostat cause something like this to happen?

what all is needed to convert a 1977 9.9 Johnson to a 15hp? Didn't they make a kit at one time? is it something a shade tree mechanic can do?

whats the easiest way to disconnect or bypast the oil injection on a 1989 3 cylinder Merc?

did a compression test on a 1967 9-1/2hp Johnson. it is only 60 psi in each cylinder. seems really low. motor starts and trolls in a barrel pretty well. shouldn't the compression be around 120 psi? is replacing the rings difficult? can someone post repair instructions?

just got a 1967 9.5hp Johnson. came with fouled up champion j6c plugs. marine engineers shows j4c. champion catalog j8c. which plug is the best to use for trolling long periods of time?