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LakeMichiganBoater posted the thread Am I missing a filter/arrestor? 15hp Mercury Kicker motor in Mercury & Mariner Outboards.

Getting my boat going and had to evict some mice from inside the outboard (I learned for next winter...). It starts with choke on, but...
Today at 10:23 PM
LakeMichiganBoater posted the thread OMC 5.8L Screeching, Power Steering Pump? in OMC I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives.

Sounds like it is coming from the front of the engine. Happens at most speeds above idle and tends to go away with time. Power steering...

Today at 10:18 PM
LakeMichiganBoater replied to the thread Stumbling at Cruising Speed - OMC 5.8L.

Where are these switches located and what is the best way to confirm they are wired correctly?

Today at 10:09 PM
LakeMichiganBoater replied to the thread 1986 Mercruiser 260 (GM 350) Cracked Block?.

Yeah... I kinda figured... Is this a good time to upgrade to FI or something bigger that is a drop in? Or just stick with the same...

Today at 10:07 PM
LakeMichiganBoater posted the thread 1986 Mercruiser 260 (GM 350) Cracked Block? in Mercury MerCruiser Sterndrives & Engines.

Been rehabbing a 1986 Carver Santa Cruz and got the engine running and was testing the cooling system and it leaked a ton. Most were due...
Today at 12:38 PM
LakeMichiganBoater replied to the thread 1986 Carver Sante Cruz 26' - Advice.

OK. I'm going to take a look with a bore scope and see if i can find it. I think it probably was a burst line during winter.

Saturday at 8:24 AM
LakeMichiganBoater replied to the thread 1986 Carver Sante Cruz 26' - Advice.

Has anyone dealt with a leak there or knows if there is an access point? Maybe it's a plug removed in the winter?

Friday at 3:41 PM
LakeMichiganBoater replied to the thread 1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice.

Haha thank you all. Realized in misspoke with I called it a pre-alpha. Confirmed it is a R/MR and I will be rebuilding it. Ordered T4...

Friday at 3:40 PM
LakeMichiganBoater reacted to crazy charlie's post in the thread 1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice with Like.

Your drive is not a "PreAlpha" as you originally stated so stick with your original plan.The pre alpha drive has a small loop ring on...

Friday at 3:37 PM
LakeMichiganBoater replied to the thread 1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice.

Thank you! I will continue with my rebuild of the current outdrive.

Thursday at 8:55 PM
LakeMichiganBoater replied to the thread 1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice.

Oh, So not worth the upgrade? Then I will stick with my plan to rebuild mine. I am having trouble confirming my model of outdrive...

Thursday at 7:35 PM
LakeMichiganBoater replied to the thread 1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice.

This oil? T4, non-synthetic or synthetic blend? https://amzn.to/3y3aCIc Thanks!

Thursday at 6:59 PM
LakeMichiganBoater reacted to Scott Danforth's post in the thread 1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice with Like.

I would run Rotella 15w40 diesel on your flat tappet motor Gluing the rotor is not needed. Some dork at Mercruiser thought it was needed

Thursday at 6:57 PM
LakeMichiganBoater replied to the thread 1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice.

Oh... This is not something I had not thought of, didnt know they were that compatable. That is a really good idea.... spent $500 on...
Thursday at 6:57 PM
LakeMichiganBoater replied to the thread 1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice.

What motor oil is recommended for this engine? Any idea on the oil filter part number? What glue should be used to reattached the new...

Thursday at 6:51 PM