So as you some of you guys know the 86 stingray I picked up which the PO thought was winterized wasnt. It has a 2.5 which I believe is the original motor. As soon as I got it fired up after dumping a few bucks into it I noticed a waterfall of fresh water coming from the side of the block behind...
Well well well...guess I stand corrected about the whole winterization thing. Connecticut winters and a lack of proper storage strikes again lol. I finally was able to fire up the merc 2.5 over the weekend. I threw in a few gallons of gas mixed with startron and it did fire up but I had to cut...
A reputable marina had advised on my alpha 1 gen 1 when doing my impeller to change the seal that’s in the upper unit. I don’t know exactly what it’s called but I want to make sure I have it in my outdrive kit.
I think i found it but I believe this is a picture of a gen 2 but it’s in that...
Im getting my 120 Merc ready for the water, it doesn't have a spin on filter for a water separator but it does have a built in filter inside the mechanical pump.
Would adding a standalone filter setup like the one mess with the vacuum the mechanical pump pulls?
Where do people typically mount...
So my boat is missing one jump seat that and the other one is kinda shot. Before I go and try building my own or perhaps buying them brand new anyone ever just simply put in 2 coolers in their place?
They don't have a backing obviously so the gas tank and battery area would be exposed...
I noticed there was two different coolant temp sensors for my 86 120 hp 2.5 lt. What do they mean when they say "Dual" did people run 2 sensors on a 4 cylinder?
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This stingray has been shrunk-wrap for almost 3 years but it still has some mildew or mold on it. Im bringing it back to life this year.
The hull itself has some mold or mildew on it, I was wondering what would be the best solution for removing and keeping it in good shape going forward? Ive...
So I got myself a 86 Stingray that overall is in pretty decent shape. One of the issues were the plywood on the bottom section of the doghouse is really soft. I could most likely milk it till the end of this years season and either fix it or remake one from scratch. Was wondering what is...
Im in the market for a fuel pump for my 86 Merc 120 =. Ive noticed an old style and new style. There seems to be roughly $100 difference between the two. Im not brave enough to rebuild a fuel pump lol.
This one is mine...any advice on a trustworthy reasonably priced supplier?
I know this boat needed a starter before it was winterized and shrink wrapped which I already have ordered. I plan on doing a impeller and lower unit oil.
Can any one recommend gear oil and a impeller kit for the gen 1 alpha one? Maybe a good guide to do the impeller?
Asides from the normal...
