Search results

  1. A

    Mercury outboard run without oil

    Ran without oil not on purpose of course, I always check it when I put in gas at the docks, just forgot. Anyway was running and it shut itself down. Restarted it and ran again for about 20 30 seconds and it shut down both times by slowly losing power and then stopped. Got oil on gas docks, not...
  2. A

    Rebuild valve body

    i have a 1983 mariner 80hp trim and tilt that I am told the valve body has problems. Can I get a kit to rebuild it or is it just a matter of take apart and replace o rings? Thanks for your time, Tim.
  3. A

    Trim and Tilt Issue 1983 Mariner 80 HP

    I have an issue where my motor will not stay up when trimmed up or down when trying to drive. I can put it up and it stays up about 30seconds or so and then slowly goes down. Not enough that you can really see it by eye but it can be totally down in a few minutes. I did find that I had oil...
  4. A

    Year of mercury outboard

    I just purchased a mercury outboard with a pontoon. I know the pontoon is a 93 but I can not find anything from the serial on the outboard. It is a mercury serial plate and is a 50hp motor. The serial is A188399 and it is a 4 cyl. I have looked at a lot of charts including here but do not find...
  5. A

    Question on my Dual Battery Setup

    I currently have a I/O Chaparral, 1988 version. I am adding a second battery with a battery switch that is the 1, 2, Both, Off type. I am using this diagram to set it up - http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/graphics/dualBatterySglEngine441x370.gif My question is about the accessories...
  6. A

    40 HP Johnson with power but no push???

    I have a 1970 40HP Johnson outboard, 40esl70A. I was out on the water yesterday and was cruising along at a good rpm, all of a sudden the motor started reving higher rpms and the boat slowed to a coast. I found if I slowed down the rpms it would still push the boat, but as soon as I would try to...
  7. A

    High Speed Orifice Question

    I have a 1970 40 HP Johnson and have a question on the high speed orifice. I do not have a high speed needle on the bottom of the carb. It is just a, what I am reading, a drain plug with the high speed orifice behind it. I can take it out and it appears to be clean. But my questions are: 1. If...
  8. A

    1970 Johnson Ignition Problem

    I have a 1970 40HP Johnson and had to wire the switch myself. I am pretty good with wiring and such and did it in the military. But I have a problem that when I turn the key to the on position the motor starts. But it should start when I turn it to the next position to the right and then the key...
  9. A

    Need Transducer for Humminbird Wide View

    My understanding is I need a DHS-W to use with the Humminbird Wide View fish finder I got off of a buddy. I also know that I could use the wide side transponder but I think it will only show for the sides but not sure. If anyone has experience with them I would greatly appreciate any help. EDIT...
Top