Search results

  1. B

    HELP changing impellor mercruiser 260????

    Re: HELP changing impellor mercruiser 260???? i may have been thinking of the top of the manifold having coolant sitting in the passages... this gasket looks closed unless its just clogged with crap, does the closed system literally come right up to the gasket of the riser? and is this called a...
  2. B

    HELP changing impellor mercruiser 260????

    need help replacing impellor ive got twin mercruiser 260 v8 inboard cooled to vdrives shafts with serial #6703143 and #A608492 firstly i need to figure out the model number so i can order a replacement kit, secondly is there any easy way to get the pump housing off as its in a really hard...
  3. B

    **mercruiser 260 not pumping enough water??

    Changing impellor merc 260 v8 Changing impellor merc 260 v8 need help replacing impellor ive got twin mercruiser 260 v8 inboard cooled to vdrives shafts with serial #6703143 and #A608492 firstly i need to figure out the model number so i can order a replacement kit, secondly is there any easy...
  4. B

    **mercruiser 260 not pumping enough water??

    ok so my portside 260 v8 merc is overheating when in gear, there is nil water exiting one of the exhaust ports the other seems ok, the water filter basket does not seem as full. so i assume the impellor is shot? my question is if there is a blockage either in the hoses or riser could it be...
  5. B

    evinrude 175hp v6 Trim guage wiring????

    ok i have a black and a white wire coming from the tilt and trim motor i cant find any wiring diagrams for guages, bit unsure which terminals to connect on the tilt guage. i assume the white will be to the "S" and the black is the ground and then just run power (purple) to the "I"...
  6. B

    mercruiser engine model???

    Re: mercruiser engine model??? much appreciated thank you! is anybody aware of what these cannisters are in the exhaust pipes?
  7. B

    mercruiser engine model???

    hi just trying to figure out which engine models i am running so i can source a manual if anyone is able to tell from the serial numbers? they are twin mercruiser 260 inboard cooled with serial #6703143 and #A608492 sitting in a 30ft 80's model searay vanguard hooked up to v drives this is the...
  8. B

    mercruiser 260 overheating! fresh water cooled

    my starboard mercruiser 260 has started overheating, it is fresh water cooled, the resevoir seems to stay cool to the touch and is not losing coolant, the overheating began when the hot water system line that is spliced in to the engine cooling pipes split, i replaced it but did not resolve, i...
  9. B

    evinrude 175hp V6 modle number and manual???

    Re: evinrude 175hp V6 modle number and manual??? yeah i thought that when i tried to look it up but thats what is on the bracket.... here are 2 pics though if that helps..
  10. B

    evinrude 175hp V6 modle number and manual???

    hi there i recently acquired an evinrude 175hp V6 bearing model number 175949R was just wondering if anyone can tell me which year model this equates to? i am assuming 94? and if anyone can help me out with a service repair manual? cheers!
  11. B

    260 mercruiser Overheating when in gear!

    hi there! Have a 30ft searay with twin inboard cooled 260 mercruisers.. Port engine Recently overheated while underway and the T piece in the cooling hoses had rusted and leaked coolant. Replaced part and refilled coolant however still overheats when gears are engaged and revving above 2000rpm...
  12. B

    chrysler trim gauge

    i have a chrysler 115hp with a trim gauge and 2 wire sender unit on the port, does anyone have a wiring diagram or know how to wire these up? ive tested with power and shorting and can get the needle to move both ends so it works (unless the sender is buggered) i am assuming one wire of the...
  13. B

    chrysler 115 wiring issues!!

    gday i have recently mounted a second hand 115hp chrysler, ive got it cranking and have wired the tacho, it has an "s" to the tacho terninal on the engine, an "I" to the ignition and a ground. now trying to wire up the hour meter and trim gauge, the trim has the same terminals on the back...
  14. B

    evinrude 50hp losing power?

    hi guys i have an evinrude 50hp, got it running well for an old one, i replaced a few of the lines cleaned carbs etc as they were a bit split and leaky, however recently when i throttle higher it kind of cuts in and out with power, the same way it did when it was starving of petrol before i...
  15. B

    evinrude 50hp pumping water?

    hi all, i got running an 80s model evinrude model #50303R serial #89943, have run it around a fair bit for 20 mins at a time however i am unsure if its pumping water. there are 2 slits on the back of the upper leg that appear to be exhaust ports however i dont think there is water coming from...
  16. B

    50hp evinrude battery connection?

    hi there folks, i recently aquired a 50 hp evinrude beleived to be an 80's model, after messing around with forward controls etc i am ready for a test, however the battery cables that came with it seem to be quite odd. there is one battery clamp in the middle of the line with another spade plug...
  17. B

    johnson 1969 40hp help! spark/wiring?

    gday opened up an old johnson was told it was running 6 months ago but fuel pump was buggered. i beleive its a 69 model 40hp model #40RL69R tested the spark one of which wasnt working so took the pull start and head off, one of the little spring plates on the coils wasnt touching so i pushed it...
  18. B

    Low power?? Compression?? (1978 chrysler 35hp)

    ok so after working out all my water pumping, missing parts and gear issues i got this '78 chrysler 35hp on the water pumping water ok (although the water stream is quite hot but didnt seem to overheat.) i am unsure of what kind of power to expect from a 35 however i am certain it seemed to be...
  19. B

    pump issues and carbie choke 35 hp chrysler

    Re: pump issues and carbie choke 35 hp chrysler ahh thats it there^ you can see the inlet and the plate im talkin about behind the snout
  20. B

    pump issues and carbie choke 35 hp chrysler

    gday, new to this site but its so helpful i had to sign up! have aquired a 35hp chrysler mid seventies, model #357H8M, got her running ok however 2 small issues if anyone can help.. 1) am in the process of cleaning out the carb and notice that the choke flap seems to be broken or placed...
Top