Search results

  1. S

    Mercury 6hp 2 stroke intermitent spark

    I have a Mercury 6hp 0G189814 and It will run for about 15 seconds after many pulls, and just quits. I have a spark tester on both cylinders and spark suddenly stops and of course the engine quits. Does anyone know how to test to find exactly what is failing? Any input would be very helpful...
  2. S

    Tilt and trim Question

    I have a 1997 Mercruiser 3 liter. The trim is in the up position and will not go down. The pump tries to work in the up position but only clicks when I try to let it down. I hate to start just replacing parts so I ask, does anyone know enough about the trim to give advice on how to test the...
  3. S

    1988 Evinrude 8 hp shifter

    My 8 hp Evinrude will not stay in forward gear. Is there an adjustment for the shift mechinism. I cannot seem to see how it is rigged and any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks...Mel
  4. S

    '79 Evinrude 115 won't idle

    My '79 Evinrude 115 won't idle. I have very carefully rebuilt the carbs, decarbed with seafoam, and got new Champoin plugs. It still won't idle right. When I start it on high speed it runs like crazy, but after running it at high rpm to warm it up, it will idle but spits or coughs about every...
  5. S

    Engine won't run in the water

    I have a 1983 Evinrude 115. It runs great with the water ears on, sitting on the hard. It idles good and sounds like it has lots of power at high RPM's. When I put it in the water, it starts really hard and will not idle. The only differance is being in the water with the exhaust underwater...
Top