Search results

  1. 1

    Mechanic referral for Lake Hartwell or Atlanta area

    OK, I've been told more than once that I need a "mechanic". I've relied on arm patches, word of mouth and framed certificates. These have not worked for me because my 4th mechanic tells me I need a reman motor because of water in my No.2 cylinder and poor results on a leak down test and replies...
  2. 1

    Water in No. 2 cylinder-Backfire issue-New motor recommended

    Bad news from marina. The third shop to look at boat. Found water in No. 2 cylinder. They performed a leak down test and found 30% leakage on three cylinders and others ranged between 15-30%. Put boat in water for test run and then did compression test. Said they found water while performing...
  3. 1

    Interference/turbulence on transducer when running

    I have asked numerous people about the issue of interference caused by the water coming around the back of the tube when running. The turbulence makes it impossible for the transducer to read when moving through the water. I have thought about creating a mech. to lower the transducer deeper...
  4. 1

    Backfiring 5.0 Merc

    Marina tells me they don't know why I continue to have the problem. When I first put the boat in water this spring it ran rough and backfired. Marina rebuilt carb. Continued to have symptoms: backfires around 3800 rpm, looses power when it pops, does not seem to want to "run out" smooth as in...
  5. 1

    Quicksilver 3000 Throttle Botton sticking

    Throttle button will not push in. I have read several threads to attempt to id how to disassemble. I have pried on button and got it to spin but not pop out. When I repositioned button it began to function properly. It is catching on something. I'm sure this condition will reappear. I have the...
  6. 1

    Thottle will not disengage w/button

    I have a 94 5.0L with Alpha One. I can not get the button to push in to allow me to advance throttle without it being in gear. Just last week this was fine. I have giggled the handle to try to allow button to be pushed in. No luck. Suggestions please. Thanx Larry
Top