Hello All,
I am looking for advice on mounting a new 2015 mercury 40hp in place of a 1979 140hp inline six
First a little back ground, the boat is a 1979 Larson fiberglass open bow runabout, The boat is only used for trolling for trout in the eastern sierras.
The existing motor runs fine, but...
Ok, saw a video on youtube showing a guy using carb cleaner in his fuel mix to cleanout his carbs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtvKZyxbVdg
Won't this remove some of the lubicating property of the 2 cycle oil?
Hello All,
I have purchaced a new, old boat. 17 foot 1979 Larson Manta with a 1979 L6 Mercury 140
First, I tried it out at sea level ran around the local coast line other the cool starting everthing was great.
Next a trip up to Big Bear Lake (elev 6750) VERY hard to start won't low idle...
Hello All,
I have purchaced a new, old boat. 17 foot 1997 Larson Manta with a 1997 L6 Mercury 140
First, I tried it out at sea level ran around the local coast line other the cool starting everthing was great.
Next a trip up to Big Bear Lake (elev 6750) VERY hard to start won't low idle under...
Ok, I am rejetting my 1986 40hp to run a 7200 ft elevation.
Dealer said to install 36M idel jet. OK, jets arrived today and on inspection
the hole in the 36M idle jet is smaller hole than the standard #40
So how does the smaller hole in the 36M idle jet make the idle mixture leaner?
I would...
Does any one have the chart to re-jet the carbs on a 1986 40HP Johnson for a lake at 7200 foot elevation?
Thank you for any assistance you can provide.:D