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    How to remove a fuel bleeder line?

    I posted a question a few days ago about fuel spurting from underneath electronic boxes. Laddies correctly diagnosed the problem: a leaking fuel bleeder line. The line end was damaged and not even attached to the nozzle, so I want to remove it and replace it, however the other end is attached...
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    Engine Leaking Fuel Out the Side

    I have a 2 Stroke 1982 150HP Mercury Black Max. It stinks when it runs, worse than other 2 strokes. And it appears to be leaking fuel out of the side of the engine, underneath the electrical boxes that are mounted to the right side of the engine. Any ideas before I start pulling things apart...
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    Fogging Oil Didn't Cause Stall Out

    I am winterizing my boat for the first time, when spraying fogging oil into the carbs it caused the engine to sputter but it would not stall out. After I went through a full can, I shut the motor off with the key. Is this OK?
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    Stripped Spark Plug Threads

    I had an older boat I just bought with a 150HP BlackMax Merc (I think 1979?) into the shop, mechanic did a compression test and says all cylinders are fine, everything running good. The next day I had it in the water and it sounded like a backfire, then later when I was idling there was a small...
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