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    what is this part? and what does it do?

    i have a 1985 merc 115hp outboard. I have noticed a wire that looks like it is burnt up and i am concered what could happen. It is a red wire that is connect to what i am calling one of the two power packs. on the bottom panel this red wire goes to a black square box that is mounted on teh...
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    how do I adjust the carbs to idle better

    I have a 1985 115hp o/b motor, It runs out great, but when you stop and bring the shifter back to neutral the motor will die. I just dont kno which card to start with. There are 3 lined up and down. Which one do I adjust to improve the idle? Top, middle or bottom. and which way do I turn...
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    what cleans aluminum pontoons ?

    My pontoons on my party bardge have turned dull. What can I do to bring the shine back to new condition? thanks Tim
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    No fire at the plug when trying to start 100hp evinrude

    I have a 100 hp evinrude 1972, I swap this motor from one boat to another, it was running fine before, now it won't start, Everthing appears to be fine, I feel it is someone im just overlooking or hooked up wrong when putting on the boat. I know that the rectifier is bad, one wire the...
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    i need a wiring diagram or parts list diagram 72 100hp

    i have a 1972 100hp evinrude O/B . A small solinoid or something on the back of the motor where all the wires are has burnt out, wire burnt up. Need a new part it is shaped like a triangle in the center is a name varo r315 d263 it is held on by two screws, each a different size. it had 3...
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    powering up a 20' party barge with a 100hp o/b

    Gonna try to put a 100 hp evinrude O/B on a 20 foot aloha party barge. I'm trying to brace the transom but need some advice. My toons are 20 inch round. What do you think? Good idea or bad? The back of the boat will probably squat a bit, can I add any flotation ? like a pontoon in the...
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    is it safe to do this?

    I want to put a 250lb 1972 evinrude 100hp outboard on my 20foot party barge it has 30 inch pontoons it was made by alhoa boats but I can not find any coast guard ratings on the boat. What do you think? Would it be too much motor, too much weight? Thanks Tim
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    Need weights on two different merc. motors

    I need to know the off the transom weights of two different mercury outboards. The first is a 1985 35hp no power trim ser# 0A987774. The second is a 1984 115hp with power trim ser#6582812. I need this info for safety ratings. If you can help either post a reply or e-mail to...
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    Does a 1972 evinrude 100hp O/B have a pee hole

    I have a 1972 100hp starflite ser#0-27678 model #100293R . how do i know if teh water punp is working, does it have a pee hole? or is there a way to make one if there is not one? also looking for a web-site where I can veiw engine drawings till my seloc manual comes in. <br />Thanks Tim
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    I need info. on this evinrude outboard motor

    I have a evinrude outboard motor and I need to know what horsepower it is and what year model it might be. This is what I have found on the motor--model #100293r ser# 0-27678<br />If you can help I would appreciate it. <br />Thanks Tim
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    Where to find information on old mercury motors

    Need information and pictures of a 1960 65 hp mercury outboard. Also how much thrust and how hard to rebuild and get parts for. I'm very interested in old motors and the history behind them. If you know of a web site please let me know. Thanks Tim
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    How do you get rid of stains-- what is the best?

    I pulled out my canvas top to my party barge and and opeded it up to realize I must have stored it wet or it got wet because I now have several black stains on it. I have used carpet cleaner but it did not do very well. I afraid to use bleach or something like that because of the blue color of...
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    cracked foot !!! can it be fixed ???

    the left side of the foot on a mercury 800 80hp 1972 model has a crack in it the shape of a [c]. It is on the left side in the middle where the prop shaft runs. The crack was caused by water freezing over the winter. Can anything be done or will this require a lower unit replacement. If no...
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    Should I buy a 1984 chrysler 50hp o/b motor that is in good condition

    I have an opportunity to buy a 1984 50 hp chrysler outboard, i've heard good things and bad, wher can I get more info on this model motor I could'nt find a picture of it anywhere on the web. Can i still get parts or who still works on them, I was told they no are no longer made. Any one who...
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    what prop to buy for a replacement

    I have a mercury 35 hp outboard it is a 1985 model. I have damaged the prop and need to buy a replacement but dont know what to buy, the prop which I have is a aluminum prop that has no markings on it, I believe it is the original. The motor is on a 20 foot party barge . I want to keep the...
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    What year model is this boat Aloha Party Barge?

    I have this boat but i do not know what year nodel it is, I hope someone can help me. The plate which is on the boat has serial numbers that are wa0080490673. if you know someone to send me to please let me know. Thanks Tim
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    What year model is this boat Aloha Party Barge?

    I have this boat but i do not know what year nodel it is, I hope someone can help me. The plate which is on the boat has serial numbers that are wa0080490673. if you know someone to send me to please let me know. Thanks Tim
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