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    1996 40hp Not getting spark to coils

    Drove the boat around all day yesterday and while i was docking the motor died. its a mercury 40hp 2 stroke. 4cyl. it is getting fuel, i cant find an obvious kill switch. i put a spark tester on it and there is no spark. not sure where to go from here. its turning over fine, just no...
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    Need help with 1987 Mercury 50HP

    1987 Mercury 3 Cyl. 50hp. How do I tell if the motor is charging the battery? Also if its not where should i begin to start looking.
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    Need Help with 1987 Mercury 50HP

    1987 Mercury 50hp 3cyl. I ran the motor in the pond for 2 days approx 10 hours with no issues. i topped off the premixed gas twice. the motor just recently starting bogging down it wont rev above about 2000 rpm. it will rev up most times when i have it in neutral and use the warm up lever...
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    Need help with lower unit install

    1987 Mercury 50hp 3 cyl. I took the lower unit off without problems, installed the new water pump without problems and not cannot for the life of me get the lower shift rod to line up with the upper shift rod. #1 the upper shift rod just flops around so its a pita to get it to stay straight...
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    Need help with 1986 90HP Tilt Trim.

    I have a 1986 Evinrude 90hp V4. It has power tilt trim. Since I bought it, up on tilt trim has had problems. it works when it wants to. down works every time. sometime i have to start down then quickly switch to up and it works. but now the up doesnt work at all. down still works perfect...
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    general questions about new purchase

    Hello, I just picked up a 1993 Yamaha VXR Pro 701cc for a steal. it is in absolute perfect condition, and runs like a top. I am wondering if there is anything I should know about this machine, (i am new to PWC's), some good aftermarket parts to invest in etc. if anyone knows anything about...
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    help with water leakage from pump

    I recently installed a water pump on a 1986 evinrude 90hp v4. i just ran the boat in the lake, and it has strong water pressure coming from the tell tale. although i noticed water leaking out of the midsection. its coming down from the midsection onto the lower unit. it seems to be from the...
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    help with fuel/water seperator

    I know this is not an evinrude question but i have a sierra fuel water seperator system hooked up to my 90horse evinrude v4. i recently replaced the filter which looks like an oil filter. my question is do i need to prime the fuel system in any way, bleed the air out or anything, i dont want...
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    Need help finding a part.

    http://www.go2marine.com/product.do?no=95604F anyone have one of these kicking around, or know where to get it cheap. thanks
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    HELP!!!! Pics

    Tried to take the tell tale nipple off and snap, it broke off flush with the metal. what do i do now? am I screwed? the reason why the hole is so big is because i tried getting something in there to turn it
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    help me find an ome service manual

    i have a 1986 evinrude 90hp v4. i looked on ebay i cant seem to find it. thanks
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    how to test my thermostats?

    How do i test to see if my thermostats are working. 1986 90hp v4. thanks
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    Help with Thermostat Install and spark plug wires

    1986 90hp evinrude, want to replace the thermostats, my SELOC manual decided to leave that part out. Also Does anyone have the firing order for the cylinders, i want to make sure i have the wires on the right cylinders. thanks. any help would be great
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    Tilt Trim just clicking need help

    1986 evinrude v4 90hp. The tilt trim worked fine when i put it away for the winter now its not working. its clicking in the black fuse panel thats bolted to the block. i changed the fuse that was located in the red rubber grommet. i cleaned the terminals where the relays are located still no...
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    twisted my shift rod need help with correct measurement

    i took the lower unit out to do a water pump and like an idiot twisted the shift rod. so now when the shifter is in neutral, the motor is in drive. now joe told me it has to be in neutral and the length would be 21 27/32 inches. i tried measuring it today it was around 20 and a half inches...
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    Need Help with 1986 Evinrude 90

    Evinrude 90 v4. I just changed the water pump and put the lower end back in. the problem is that it seems to be in drive when it should be in neutral and its in neutral when it should be in reverse. when i put the shift rod back on, it connects from the starboard side via a small pin that is...
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    Help with plugging holes.

    I am prepping a fiberglass boat for paint. there are many existing screw size holes that i want to fill and sand. i have some marine epoxy putty, is this good for above and below the waterline? any other suggestions on products to use would be helpful
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    Need Tips on Bottom Painting

    17" boat, I have all the materials to repaint the bottom. I will be spraying it on with a professional gun. my question is any tips or tricks for this. it is sitting on a trailer. my thought was to paint what i could get to, wait for it to dry then roll it back on the trailer and get the...
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    What are these holes for? *PIC*

    wondering what these are for, i thought i had through the prop exhaust, but water and exhaust appear to come from these 2 holes. what is their purpose?
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    Help with lower unit Removal *pics*

    I cant seem to find where to disconnect the shift rod. its an 1986 evinrude 90hp vro. i know it is sopose to be under the lower carb but i cant find it. thanks
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