When I load my new to me boat the bow hits the winch roller and actually comes up underneath it. I then have to run the strap over the roller to pull the bow up and over the roller. Not sure if I should lower the post and slide it towards the stern of put a roller guide on the bottom of the...
Finally get my new to me boat out for the made voyage. It's a 2001 merc 3.0 and has been rough running at low rpm but fine at WOT. I just got a carb rebuild kit and removed the carb and noticed the Idle Mixture screw is at 5 turns out! !!! What would cause this issue to have it that backed...
my Mercrusier 3.0l seems to stumble and fall flat on its face when its cold and I try to give it some throttle. it has a new fuel/water separator filter. It starts fine doesn't want to advance when cold. The local boat Mechanic said its likely float elevation issues. Any idea on what to...
My friend has a 1999 honda 50hp 4 stroke. Last year it ran fine and this year we took it out and it was fine while we were motoring across the lake. Then we started trolling slow and low oil light came on and beeper was going off. We checked the oil and it was fine. We sped up back to the...
Was searching for a bellows kit for my mercrusier alpha 1 Gen 2 and a site on ebay says these are made in PA. And far better then the new oem bellows. Anyone hear of these?
I am going to do all of my bellows on my outdrive when it warms up some. I am going to replace the shift cable while I am doing it. My question is - Do I replace just the cable or do I replace the outer casing and cable? thanks
What can I expect to pay to replace bellows and gimball bearing on my Alpha 1 gen 2 outdrive? I already have the parts, just wondering the amount of time/$$ a marina might charge me. Anyone?
I just purchased a 2001 Vip with 3.0. I have never had a stern drive before. Everyone talks about trailer switch & trim switch. Not sure the difference! !! I think the trailer switch is on the top of the throttle handle and trim is part way down the handle? So the switch on top will let the...
I have a 2005 Johnson 90 hp 2 stroke ocean model and after it warms up to normal temp I get a mis fire or skip off and on? I just put in new plugs and Johnson plug wires. I have a good water/fuel separator. what is the usual cause for this issue. any help would be great!!!!
I just installed a new impeller water pump rebuild kit in my 2005 Johnson 90 horse to put it back together when trolling for 3 hours worked fine took it out a week later and it does not pump water through the peephole. I've taken apart twice and cannot find any problems I hope they hoes to the...
Last year during the fishing season while trolling with my 2005 Johnson 90hp 2 stroke, I would seem to be slightly discharging when running my fishfinder and radio. I troll at about 2mph and after a while my fish finder would flash that its getting less then 12 volts. Is this Normal or is my...
is it safe to haul my boat with bimini top open and front window &side windows snapped and zipped in to connect to the windshield and boat sides? Don't want this too get torn off going 55mph done the road.
is my bow mounted Minn Kota power drive 55lb thrust motor powerfull enough to troll my 18' dual console seaboss with 90hp 2stroke johnson? it says the boat ways 1800lbs with out motor. Allot of people around me troll with the bow mount motors and not use their gas motors. 1like to troll from...
i have a new impe;;ar for my 90hp and i wanted to change it this weekend but the manual wont arrive until next week. Does anyone have any info or steps on how to change the the impellar???????
