Re: mechanic shop
What year engine?
I buy parts from North Texas Marine and am very impressed with the guys in the parts department, though I have never used them service. I do know that they don't work on older motors (I don't know the cut off). But, if yours falls into the older motor category, I suspect they can recommend a shop that can help. When I needed a prop fixed, they told me where to take it (B&B Prop on Rufe Snow).
There's also a shop up in Roanoke... Alliance DFW, that I used for Suzuki parts and liked what I saw. I think they work on all brands, though I'm not sure. Again, no personal experience, but looked like a good shop.
