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    1987 Evinrude 90 HP , How to check trigger and VRO pump?

    Can anyone tell me what wires to check on a 1987 90 HP evinrude to test the Trigger and the powerpacks along with readings and also how to test the VRO pump.The books I have do not give the correct color wires for the ignition . Any info is greatly appreciated. Here are my symptoms, I installed...
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    1995 Faststrike 150 Johnson fuel issues

    Working on a 1995 Johnson 150 fastrike and it seems to be flooding out and wont start, I checked to see if the primer was stuck and its not, checked to see if the VRO is pumping fuel and it seems ok, the fuel seems to be really rich in oil.Any suggestions to whats going on would be helpful.
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    1982 Johnson 15HP tiller problems

    I am working on a 1982 Johnson 15HP tiller and it runs fine up to just past half throttle and then it acts like its flooding out.It will run at full throttle but acts like its getting too much fuel, I tried to spray a touch of carb cleaner in the throat of the carb at full throttle and it dies...
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    1993 mercury 115 stator replacement,please help

    I am replacing the stock stator with the Red aftermarket stator and the wiring is different can anyone please tell me where the new stator wires go to??The wire colors on the new stator are blue, blue white coming out of the resistor and two yellow wires with male plug in ends.Any help is...
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    1990 Force 150 cylinder problems

    I just bought a force 150 and the top cylinder read 80 lbs compression, when I do a leakdown test on the cylinder is shows that its perfect,I was wondering if anyone has ran across a similar problem.I was thinking of using seafoam to DECARBON THE RINGS HOPING THAT WOULD BRING UP THE...
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    1996 MERC 115hp PROBLEMS

    I HAVE A 1996 MERC 115 THAT WILL NOT RUN ON CYLINDER NUMBER 3, THIS IS WHAT IVE DONE TO TROUBLESHOOT IT, CHANGED PLUGS,LEAK DOWN TEST,SPARK GAP TEST,CARB KIT,SPARK IS NOT THE ISSUE ITS FUEL RELATED, NOW WHEN I SQUEEZE THE FUEL BALL WHEN ITS IDLING IT WILL RUN ON ALL 4 CYLINDERS FOR A SECOND THEN...
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    Johnson VRO pump ?'s

    I have a 1989 Evinrude GT150 and a 1997 johnson 90HP I was wondering if the VRO pumps are interchangeable.The GT 150 pump went out this week and I was wondering if I could swap them out.
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    1996 Merc 115HP beeper ?'s

    Got a 1996 Merc 115 that the horn has an intermittent beep to it, its not a solid beep but a beep,beep,beep. I was wondering what will sound the warning beeper on this motor besides the oil, and how to test it.
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    Vaccum and fuel questions

    how much vaccum is created by an outboard on the line that leads to the fuel pump, also how much pressure is a fuel pump suppose to put out? Looking for rough estimates for troubleshooting on various outboards.
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    1973 Evinrude 115 Electrical problems

    I recently had elect. problems with a 1973 Evinrude 115, the problem was no or intermmitent spark on one bank of cylinders. I replaced the power pack and timer base with no luck, After further troubleshooting I noticed the flywheel had some cracking so I replaced that and the spark came back...
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    will a lower unit from a 1972 85 HP Chrysler fit>>>

    will a lower unit from a 1972 85HP chrysler fit a 1974 0r 1975 90 HP chrysler?
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    Putting rod bearings in a DT115

    Anything I should know before putting new rod bearings in A Suzuki DT115.They look like they just set on the rod and the rod caps only line up one way, there is not much in my manual on this.
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    50 HP bigfoot, carb problems

    I was wondering if anyone had the same issue, When I sqeeze the primer ball on my 50 HP bigfoot ,gas comes out of the top of the upper carberator, does this mean the needle is not seating on the top carb?Also it doesnt run the gretest and gas leaks out the top carb when its running.
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    What is the best way to break in a 1984 DT115

    What is the best way to break in a 1984 Suzuki Dt 115 , it has new rod and crank bearings, along with new rings and the whole works. Thanks, jake
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    50 HP Mercury Control Box

    I need a control box for a 50 HP mercury, motor serial # 5864837, it currently has a quicksilver control box on it but I was wondering which other control /throttle boxes would work for this boat. Also If I take the box apart can the lever be tightened up, it wiggles out toward the seat and is...
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    Quicksilver DDT testers,where to get one?

    Where can I buy a DDT for my shop,looking for one if someone is willing to part with theirs.
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    1985 evinrude 140, vro ?'s

    how can you test a vro pump to see if its working properly?Also who can fix these pumps or does remans.
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    The truth behind EFI's and fooging oil?

    Are you suppose to fog EFI's for winterization or not, if not why?Also does it hurt to run seafoam through the fuel to then?
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    1999 50HP bigfoot?pickup tube

    there is a hose hanging on the rear of the lower unit I think it may be the pickup tube.It comes out of the lower unit but where does it connect to and what does it do?Its a small approximately 1/8th inch hose.Any response is appreciated.
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    How to winterize 50 HP mercury four stroke

    What needs to be done with a 1999 Mercury 50 HP to wnterize it? I know the basics like drain the block of all water and change the oil in the lower unit and motor.I was wondering if there are any specific things that should be done so I dont regret it next year.
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