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    surface gap plug or electrode plug

    I have a 97 75hp 2 stroke Mercury that seems to be missing. can I trade the surface gap plugs for electrode plugs? would that make a difference in slow no wake running? It also runs very rough when I throttle up. Thanks!
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    93 johnson 60hp wont start

    Have a 93 johnson 60hp. it starts when cold but wont start if warm. The plugs are always wet also. would the power pack have anything to do with this? Thanks!
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    97 75hp merc runs rough under 2000 rpm.

    Hello guys, when I am running slow no-wake the engine runs rough. when i hit the throttle rpms jump then slowly rise some more. The engine starts fine and doesn't die or cut out. thanks for your help!
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    Rough running 97 75hp Merc.

    I've got a 97 75hp Merc on a 97 20ft pontoon. When running between idle and 2000rpm it runs rough. Sometimes shakes the boat. Once we are out of the channel she runs pretty smooth. we do about 20mph at 4500rpm. I bought this boat this spring and the dealer said the cylinders were all good...
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    '97 75hp Merc rough low throttle

    I just bought a 97 75 hp merc on a pontoon boat. The engine starts right up, but we have a long no wake zone to get to the main lake and the engine runs rough while running between 800 and 2000 rpm. I also noticed what looks like a vacuum hose coming out on the starboard side of the engine, but...
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    Trailering weght.

    I just bought a 97 voyager pontoon with a dual axle bunk trailer and 75hp motor. I'm wondering what the total weight is. Thanks
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    3.0 conversion to electronic ignition

    I have an "85 3.0 140 hp Mercruiser with standard points, rotor, condenser, cap. I was just reading about a conversion kit to electronic ignition w/o points. Anyone know about this kit and the difficulty installing it? Thanks
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    mercruiser throttle only not working.

    Hello, my first time with an I/O and I cannot pull the shifter out for throttle only feature. It seems to move a little, but When I try to rev the engine it goes in gear. Thanks in advance for your help.
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    smoking on start up

    My 71 100hp evinrude starts hard sthen smokes and runs rough for a bit. any suggestions? Thanks
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    too much gas?

    I've got a 71 100hp rude. When I start thr engine it runs very rough. I've got to give it more throttle and then it will start revving faster and smoke alot. Then it will run fine. Yesterday, after sitting overnight, I started her up without the choke. It backfired, before starting a couple of...
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    slow start

    Hi, I've got a 71 100hp rude , it takes a long time to start from cold. once she's warm starts right up. I choke it , bulb is firm, new amplifier and coil. It just takes a long time to start. Thanks, Taco
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    telltale

    Sorry for my ignorance, what is a telltale? I've heard about this but don't know what it is. Thanks, Tacodads
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    prop shaft size

    I've got a 71 rude that I want to replace the lower unit seals. they say for the year large prop shaft. How do I know if my shaft is large. Pun intended! Thanks, Taco
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    100hp overheating

    71 100 hp evinrude is overheating on the muffs. I pulled out the thermastat guts. can I run while I wait for the parts? Thanks, Taco
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    Parts for 1971 Caravelle

    Good morning, I'm looking for the side emblems and red running light lens for a CX161 1971 Caravelle. If anyone has any suggestions I would appreciate it. Thanks, Taco
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    parts for 71 Caravelle

    Does anyone know where to get parts for a 71 caravelle cx161? Thanks, Taco
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    71 100hp no top end power

    Hi, Boat was running good now I don't have the topend like it did. the only thing I did was take the air intake off and look at the butterflies, then put back, now no power Thanks for any help, Taco
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    1971 caravelle

    Hi, I've got a 16 foot caravelle. Model CX161. I'm wondering if anyone knows about available parts for the boat. I also need the side emblems. I don't know the name of model name either. Thanks for any help you can give. Toby
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    71 100hp evinrude no power

    Hi, I've revived this old girl after 6years, had it out 1st time what fun. 2nd time it didn't have much power. I checked the carb linkage, spark and gas filter. all good. Please help, seasons almost over! Thanks
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