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    merc 140 hp reed valve?

    Hello I have a 1980 merc 140 that came on the boat I bought last year , I was told that it runs but only up to 2000 rpm then loses power. I posted the question what the problem could be and was told to do a compression test and it could likely be a high speed stator. I have'nt done anything...
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    mercury 140 hp power issue

    Hello all I havent been here for quite some time now but would like to say thanks for all the great advice thats posted here. Ok now to my question(s) I very recently purchased a cool retro 1976 chrysler trihull courier 154 . The boat was owned by the same owners for 30 years. They said they...
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    1962 sportwin fuel priming problem

    I have a 10hp sportwin it runs well normally. I just bought a 6 gallon plastic fuel tank it didnt come with a fuel fitting so I purchased one that is for evinrudes. I went to start it today for the first time in a couple of months. I used the primer bulb on the the line and noticed the glass...
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    1962 sportwin 10 hp leg oil

    Can anyone tell me what leg oil to use on this model and how much it will approx. take? Also what the old oil should tell me from the colour? You help is much appreciated
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    1962 evinrude sportwin

    Hi Can anyone tell me the correct fuel mix ratio for the sportwin 10 hp-10024 Also it has J4J champion plugs in it from what I have read these plugs have been replaced with J4C Is this right if so would the gap be 030". Your replies are much appreciated as I'm going to take it out for the...
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