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Hi Scott, many thanks. So you are saying the solenoid doesn't work properly, I can get that replaced / replace myself.
For the fuel system, do you think this could be water in the gas? If I can avoid the big bill I want to let the mechanic know.
Many thanks. I think you are right for the fuel system issue. On the starter I am not sure as the bendix is connecting / not worn out but the connection to the flywheel is just not close enough (it slips).
I gave up myself as for the fuel system as I needed a mechanic anyway. So brought my boat...
Hi, I need your help with the following.
I wintered my glastron SX 175 with mercruiser 3.0 181 CID. after winter I charge oil/spark plugs /filters and started immediately. A few weeks later I wanted to put the boat in the water. It started immediately but in neutral it died. Then after I hardly...