Motor seems to run well when under power. I know the carbs are not adjusted correctly. But I noticed a large amount of water coming from the bottom 6 cylinder. I assumed it was the block but after reading I found out it could be a few more simple things.
I posted a video to help diagnose...
My tach is not working at all. When it gets to high RPMS it will jump around to over 6000 and down to 0. If I tap on the rectifier while idling I can see the tach jump a little. Does this sound like the rectifier is bad?
Another ? What is the baseline setting for the carbs on the...
After start up I have a hard time getting the boat to accelerate. It will just shut off. If I let it idle and slowly go up with the throttle it will eventually accel nicely.
Once I get it all cleared out it will let me stop and then take off with power.
If I let it idle for more than a...
I will be covering the seats in my sunbird 160. How much vinyl will it take for the front seats and the rear seats? Not going to tackle the captians chairs myself. I ordered 20 yards of material.
Is it possible to put a small removeable seat on the front of a ski style boat? I would like to take the boat fishing at times and use the seat but I would like for it to be removeable as well. If so can you lead me in the right directions with items I may need.
I have sever PTSD because of my injuries from iraq in 2003. My doctors have been trying me on many medications to help me get thru it. I was on a total of 17 different medications.
I bought my boat last week and it needed alot of work. had to get the carbs done and the interior is total...
Just got my first boat a 16" Sunbird 160 with a 115 mercury motor on it. The motor is a 1987. I serviced the lower unit and I had to have the fuel lines replaced and the carbs cleaned and adjusted.
The previous owner said it was a while since the motor had been serviced. Should I assume...
I have a 115 Mercury 1987 6 cyl. I have a rather heavy leak at the carbs. i noticed that the screws used to block off the sides of the carbs are leaking. they are not the original brass ones but steel. they easily turn in and out. Do I need to replace them or can I use an RTV on them...
