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I have a 1989 60 hrs mariner that idles slow, rough and then stalls. It runs good when throtle is open. Any suggestions concerning improving idle speed?
I am looking at a boat with a 1990 60 hrs mariner on it. The VRO was removed and is running on mixed gas. Does anybody know anything about these motors good or bad?
I am looking at a boat that has a 1999 120hrs force motor. What type of problems can these motors have and are they a reliable motor? Who makes them? Any help would be appreciated.
I have a 1974 650 outboard motor. After pumping the primer bulb it runs for awhile then runs of of fuel and stops. I removed the gas filter and cranked the motor and fuel shot from the fuel pump for a few seconds then it started to blow a few drops and mist. I replaced the floats and cleaned...
