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    2001 4 stroke 50 hp , 2000 rpm maximum, engine misfires

    50hp 4stroke mercury ecm and high oil pressure 2001 50hp 4stroke mercury oil pressure is steady 60 pl at start up and when engine warm. What is the cause and what is the remedy, if any? Compression is 200 at wot on all cylinders. Also, will this 60psi result in ECM keeping engine below 2000...
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    suzuki 40hp 1996 idle inconsistency

    bitsy4643 40dt suzuki idle inconsistent Suzuki 1996 40hp idle inconsistent 1996 suzuki dt40 is slow to start, will idle for 3 or more minutes at 800 rpms, then idle will slowly regress until engine stops. If you turn idle adjustment screw before it dies completely back up to 800...
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    Mercury 2001 50hp 4stroke, temperature sending unit removal and installation

    Please help, temp sending unit bad, how to remove and replace on Mercury 2001 50hp 4stroke, Unit has no thresds, only a small 1/2 inch aluminum cylinder that apparently presses into water jacket. Thanks
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    1982 40 hp mercury, electronic module check

    Is there a procedure to check electronic module, no fire at neither coil? Thanks
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    2001 50hp 4 stroke puddling fuel in carb throat

    2001 50hp 4 stroke leaking fuel at idle in throats of carbs, even puddling after engine off. Floats seem good and set properly. All suggestions greatly appreciated. Thanks
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    50hp merc 4 stroke carb, drops #2 cylinder. at high speed

    #2 cylinder drops out at high speed. exchanged # 2 carb with #3 carb.. Now #3 cylinder drops out at high speed. Reasonably sure carb is problem.Previously Did not check main jet for obstruction but main nozzle clear. . Carbs off again. Easy way to remove cap over jet and any other suggestions...
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    2001 50hp mercury , 4 stroke, hard starting, and fuel enrichner

    2001 50hp mercury 4 stroke, takes longer than should to start. Can someone explain to a novice the function of a fuel enricher and how it is activated or is it functioning at all times engine is running. Thanks for IBoats
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    50hp merc 4 stroke carb, drops #2 cylinder. at high speed

    50hp merc 4 stroke carb, 210 comp all four cylindrs wot.. When cold, slow to start, afterward starts right up, idles and runs great to mid rpms, then drops #2 cylinder. Firing indicator on number 2, shows good spark at high speed. Carb is clean and jets clear, accelerator pump functioning as...
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    high speed loss, 50hp 4stroke 2001 mercury

    50 hp 4 stroke 2001 mercury idles great, 2000 rpms runs smooth, on high speed cylinder number 2 not responding. Number 2 plug is good and getting good spark, compression is 150 on all cylinders. Suggestions appreciated. Thanks
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    73 50hp merc lower unit work with 82 40hp merc?

    Will a 1973 50 hp lower unit interchange with 82 mercury 40 hp? Thanks
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    Suzuki Control Box

    Can someone identify part number for kill [safety] switch and ignition key for the Control Box photo below. This is an exact duplicate of my control box, but kill switches and ignition switches with keys on Ebay do not correspond with this particular box. Can anyone point to where I might get...
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    Aluminum Brightener

    What is best affordable with ease aluminum boat cleaning product?
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    control box identification

    Can someone identify make, year , and functions of this box? What is bottom black button on rear of switch, where is key switch, what do the six wires from bottom of box control? Any help appreciated. Thanks
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    50 hp 4 strke 2001 mercury carbs leaking out plunger rod, Please help,

    2001 50hp 4 stoke Mercury all carbs leaking gas out by plunger rod. Rubber bellows are deteriorated are gone. Would these prevent this leakage or they only there for debris protection? What would cause this gas leakage by plunger rods? Could ill adjusted floats cause this? Any help greatly...
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    1987 50hp classic idles too fast

    1987 classic 50 hp idling too fast. Have adjusted linkage with idle screw backed all the way out. Idle screw 1/4 to 1/2 inch from idle stop and engine will not idle any slower. Could it be timing? Any suggestions greatly appreciated. Thanks
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    50 hp tilt and trim removal

    Can someone inform me as to the removal of tilt and trim on 1987 50hp mercury? Tilt motor is humming but will not activate. Also, what is the proper oil for the tilt and trim unit. Much Thanks
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    40 hp 402 mercury flywheel, electronics interchange with later model mercury

    I have a 402, 5660990 40 hp mercury with original electronics. {Flywheel, stator switchbox, trigger, coils,}. My question will newer complete set of electronics from say a 1989 40 hp mercury, fit on this motors crankkshaft. Trigger on older motor is bad, but compression os 150 on both cylinders...
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    water pump issue, 30hp nissan

    Cranked motor, no water cooling, removed thermostat still no water, removed lower unit to check impeller. No ears gone, not brittle, very pliable, fits snugly in sleeve. Water tube clear and fits into pump snuggly. RAN MOTOR WITH EARS, NO PUMPING, PUT IN BARREL AND COMPLETELY SUBMERGED LOWER...
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    stator or ignition problem, no fire

    40 hp 1982 merc., was running great then abruptly quit. Next morning bypassed engine electrical plugin, jumped solenoid , engine fired and started. However , after running awhile engine suddenly stopped. No fire to plugs since then. Any help appreciated.:)
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    Boat and outboard auctions

    Can anyone tell or show me a free website which shows boat and motor auctions in the US, including police , bank and other auction, primarily in the South. Thanks
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