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    Nissan 9.9 NS9.88 3K9-1 (moved from other outboards)

    A friend needs this Nissan outboard running, so my son is working on it. He has it starting, runs then dies. If he sets it to half throttle, and feathers the choke it will run longer, and level RPM's. It is not connected to an external tank, he has it gravity feed. When it is shut off fuel drips...
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    Old fiberglass boat, has nice parts make unkown

    We are working on an outboard for a friend, he has a fiberglass boat that has what appears to be near perfect wind shield, 2 spot lights and an emblem on the bow as well as the navigation lights for the front. I would think that the parts are worth than the whole boat. The windshield has a name...
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    E25TECCA Quit peeing

    Have another thread on this outboard, those issues mostly resolved. When testing other issues I used muffs for water supply, and it did not pee! Peed well when in a trub of water previously. Removed the lower inspected the pump, see the round o-ring is missing in the housing that the cup presses...
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    Montgomery Ward GG18736D has a few issues

    This belongs to my son, Montgomery Ward GG18736D it smokes and backfires after it gets warm and smokes like a on of a gun, when warm. But only after it gets warm. Backfires, I suggested checking the coils for cracks. Ask about peeing, said it is great. Interested in other ideas, Webekin
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    Starter mounting bracket stud in front mount broken out casting

    E25TECCA 25hp electric start unit, mounted on a 16 foot boat purchased for my Grandson to duck hunt with. Bought at auction, "starting running good used boat", visited with previous owner after the auction, watch video of boat on lake. Long story, home lower in tub of water, starter spins up but...
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    Convert Bass tracker into a Catfish boat

    So I have found a 17' Bass Tracker Texas Tournament aluminum boat for a reasonable price. It has a single console for the driver and has a passenger seat. Platforms front and rear. My preference for a catfish boat is no decks, solid floor, front and back. A small front deck is ok for trolling...
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    Wizard Western Auto 6602 A47 7hp different electrical power source than I've seen

    So Purchased this Wizard at auction very cheap only bidder, friend wanted it but turns out best that I got it due to issues. Removed the carb, and it is missing the fuel pump, rubber balloon that pulses to move the fuel. Also missing a screen that filters fuel at the carb inlet, and also another...
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    Son's 1984 Evinrude 4 hp 2 cylinder fires might run or not

    If it starts, it runs high RPM's, most times it fires then dies. Any ideas why it would run fast, and\or not idle. He had a local mechanic work on it but he did not get it running like he would have liked. Open to suggestions, Webekin
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    No spark on 35hp 1978 Evinrude outboard

    So grandson has an Evinrude 1978 model 35hp electric start, and we have no spark. Tested the tester on another engine and it is functioning properly. What would be the cause for no spark, when the system is electronic? As in no points, condensers, would this be considered CDI? He has tested...
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    Proper trim for my 1570 Landau with 15hp Mariner

    Pictures of current setting for the trim. Any Thoughts as to proper positioning? I have moved the pin setting to the lower(1st hole). Seems to me if I move to higher hole or setting the problem would worsen. Webekin
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    Stuck float ??

    Maiden voyage of the 14 foot Landau with 15hp Mariner, choked it pulled 3 times fired , died. Never fired again, wore a large blister on my pulling finger. After using the trolling motor to catch bait, son says "think the float could be stuck" so tapped the carb bowl and it fired up, ran, idled...
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    Transom bent on my 14' Landau

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    1978 Evinrude, 35 HP starter will not spin the fly wheel

    So my grandson and I are working on a 35hp Evinrude made in 1978. It will not spin up, I removed and cleaned and polished the starter components, to encourage it to work properly. Still not spinning up. Removed a starter from my 1982 Johnson 35HP and same issue will not spin, engages but fails...
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    Ted Williams idling bad drive shaft

    So after installing a carb kit or most of it, I added fuel to the tank and she tried to run after choking and 6 pulls. After many attempts, I was able to get her to idle, without surging or coughing. Mostly smooth idle, and speed picked up nicely. Had mist out the exhaust holes and lots of...
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    New Johnson J35EL CND

    Purchased a Landau 14 foot boat with Johnson J35EL CND, brought it home today and checked the spark plugs. Found 2 different sizes of plugs. That might explain why he said it ran rough last time out on the water(last summer). That and there is Ice in the fuel tank. He did say not to try and use...
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    My Dad's Star Craft 12' Lite 196x

    So my dad won this 12' Starcraft Lite with 1.5 Evinrude OB back in the early '60's. He would keep it in excellent condition every year, even though it may have only been on the river 3-4 times. He gifted it to me back in the early '80's, and I used it for river and lake trips some years more...
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    What is the function of the orifice plug

    My 3 hp Johnson JWF -22 carb has the orifice plug and stud where other 3 hp carbs have a high speed adjustment. Is there a standard setting for this orifice plug? Webekin
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    Purchased a Sears Ted Williams 5.5 today

    Found in pawn shop, still has fuel in it. Owner started it before he pawned it. Any sources for owners manual? I would appreciate any advise on starting. I have a 3.5 Gamegetter also so that manual might help me. Webekin
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    Points open to .035

    Well wanted to clean up the Johnson 3hp, (JWF-22), 1967, loland can't get the flywheel off! Have a harmonic balancer puller, and it will not budge! Read where I could use a heat gun to get it to break loose while under pressure. Any thoughts? Webekin Had some suggestions in another thread, but...
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    Trolling motor powered by DeWalt 20 volt battery is rs

    I win an auction last Sunday, 12 foot v bottom aluminum boat, Johnson 3 HP folding motor, and motor guide 34 pound trolling motor. Replaced the power cord clips this morning and test it with DeWalt 20 volt batteries. Works great, thinking of trying to function test for distance soon using DeWalt...
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