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    I know there is no such thing as a dumb question, However

    1986 Mariner OB1 75 Hp Mariner Engine on a 1986 Fisher 16 foot Bass boat, some of you may have seen some of my "no spark issues questions" but sitting here at work at the Fire House I just had a thought....with the key in the ignition, is there a "clip" "thingmojiggy" or something that the " red...
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    Numbers not adding up?

    :facepalm: OK. I have posted a few times about this engine .....dealer told me it was a 1986 Mariner 75 HP...However if I look parts up numbers don't jive Serial Number on Outboard is OB109040..(to the best I can read). It is the older style wrap around shroud with a aluminum cast top. I need...
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    Can't get Neutral?

    I will start by saying I searched the old threads for an hour this morning, and still can't find an answer? 1986 Mariner OB2 engine 75 Hp. Cranking the engine the prop is spinning and when I turn prop by hand it stokes the engine (compression)? Is this an adjustment in the cable? What is the...
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    Really looking for some advice on where to start?

    I have a 1986 Mariner 75 Hp, this is a remounted engine back on the same boat it came off of. It is hooked up correctly but I have no spark. Turns over fine and PTT works fine. Any idea what to look at first. I do have a repair manual on the way, however it is a week or 2 away? Any help would be...
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    1986 75HP Mariner with no spark

    Long story short, I remounted this 75 after 6 years of it being off the boat, I winterized it, garage kept on stand, and I am sure it is all reconneted right. Turns over great, but no spark on a tester? Second issue when the lower unit is in neutral, shouldn't the prop spin free. it turns when...
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    Boat Cover Question, Flotation Question

    Hey all, just wondering if I am on to something here? I have a 16 foot Fisher Bass style boat with a 1986 Mariner 75 HP. This boat is typically run in the Delaware river which at times can move pretty good! Have any of you guys ever moved Batteries, fuel tanks forward? The boat typically sits...
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    CMC Power Tilt and Trim...anyone running one?

    I have a boat that we run the river with....(16 foot with 75 Mariner) and I am sooo tired of rebuilding the power tilt and trim, paying 600 for the elctric motor is driving me nuts! CMC seems to have a good idea here? Any comments or concerns with them? Thanks :cool:
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    Hey all, 1989 75HP Mariner PT-T wireing problem

    :facepalm:I posted earlier and I am still in a Jam.....Trim and Tilt wires........Blue wire is for up, Check....Green wire is for down,Check.... From the harness going into the outboard from the throttle there is a heavier guage RED wire that is hot (on a test light when the batteries are...
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    FRIENDS I AM IN A JAM!! 75Hp. mariner

    I am a Paid Firefighter at work right now working on my boat. I had a "Friend" mount my engine but failed to wire in the trim and tilt wireing. Outboard is down (which means I cannot trailer boat) and I desperatly need a wiring diagram for this engine. I have a Selco book at home, 45 minutes...
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    1989 Fisher SV 16 GT...Just bought it, good shape QUESTIONS!!

    Hey all, bought this boat on a wim because I liked the boats lines and it has a 75 Hp Mariner on it. Was/Is this a good boat? Matching trailer, original engine, sat for 10 years in a garage (this is a true statement I know the owner) I paid 1800.00 for it because it is complete and in really...
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    1998 75 Mariner? I think?

    Just bought a Bass boat (Fisher) and the prior owner states that the outboard is original to the boat. I have no reason to doubt this because thru some research that was a common combination in 98 and the transom bolts look untouched. Question...in order to make for a pretty picture at time of...
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    Seized Teleflex Steering???

    Hey all, just purchased my 12th boat....(my wife loves me very much LOL :D) it is a 16 foot Fisher Bass boat with a 75 Hp Mariner. The boat sat in a garage for the past 6 seasons. The engine was winterized and cleaned and started right up.......However the teleflex is seized!!! I know this is an...
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    Inboard Fuel Tank Question?

    Hey all, just purchased a lightly used 1998 Bass Boat with a 15 Gallon inboard fuel tank. I was told by a rather honest seller that the fuel tank has not been used in 7 years. I did the old sniff test it smells like old fuel (bad) but I cannot confirm of there is standing fuel in it. I want to...
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    Anyone gearing up for the Delaware River Yet, Stockton to Trenton?

    Looking forward to a good year! The river bottom structure is returning after the floods and it should be a real good year for Strippers! A few of us that have been fishing that stretch for many years have been kicking around the idea of a tounament this summer, light hearted ...biggest fish...
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