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    Value question

    Don't know if this is the appropriate forum for this but does anyone have an idea of what an 89 Suzuki DT30 electric start, remote, long shaft is worth? I appreciate it. NADA was useless as was KBB. thanks Throbbin Rods
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    Fuel pump part needed

    I am inquiring for a friend, he needs a fuel pump piece. serial # of motor is 5221199 tag on it says 1979 Thunderbolt Mercury 90 HP what we need is the cap that fits over the inlet screen w/ a 1/4"OD barbed nipple molded into it for 1/4" ID inlet fuel line. (it's on forward (facing bow) top of...
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    Gutless DT30

    I swapped for a suzuki DT30 on a SeaNymph FM161, took it out for an initial test run and was disappointed in the power. Changed the plugs, made sure the throttle was opening all the way, made sure the advance plate moved with the throttle. Took it out again today and it was worse than ever...
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    Suzuki DT30 - starting issue

    I have only had this motor for a week, still figuring out the ins and outs but one thing still puzzles me. When I try to start this thing cold, there is no spark unless I mess with the little red button on the back of the control. This is the button you push in to disengage the shift lever to...
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    Sea Nymph/Suzuki combo

    I picked up a Sea Nymph SC161 and a Suzuki DT30 for my next duck hunting boat. Been getting linkage hooked up, mounting motor and controls, installing nav lights and bilge pump. Carb had been cleaned by a buddy who does boat repairs. Took it out for the test run, and while it was OK, I was...
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    Need part number

    I hve a 15HP Mariner kicker on my Grady. The kicker is non-tiller type, and has controls. There is a bracket that retains the cables to the side of the motor, but the retainer clip is broken. Any idea what that bracket's part number might be? Currently using mechanic wire to hold it together...
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    Man, I can't believe I...

    So I went to the local lake to catch a few salmon. Undid the transom straps and put on the swim platform, Undid the strap around the kicker and put on the swim platform. Put plug in. Ran under power 39mph GPS to fishing spot, fired up kicker, started setting riggers, leaned over the back of...
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    parts needed

    I have a 1977 Johnson 4HP that is in need of the following parts Shaft Lower unit Does anyone know of a source for these parts? I also need 2 coils for a 1976 4HP Johnson I appreciate any input thanks Throbbin Rods
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    Need help identifying

    Can anyone help me identify the year of this old Evnidure? Serial # is 7518 02492, motor is 7.5HP. I am planning to sell but need to know what I am selling thanks much Throbbin Rods
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    50HP Evinrude - how to start

    I have a 50HP Evinrude, 1987, that is not in boat and has no controls. Can I just hook cables from the battery to the starter andground, then jump to the primary side of the coil? That is what I would do with a automobile motor. thanks very much Throbbin Rods
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    need part help

    I have a 1991 15HP Mariner with set up for remote cable controls like larger outboards. There is a metal piece that holds the cables in place underthe cowl, and a plastic latch. the plastic latch broke and I am not having good luck finding it. Can anyone help? thanks much Throbbin Rods
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    Johnson 110, gutless

    I have been screwing with this Johnson 110 since Late April. Compression is 90-95 all around. New fuel. Adjusted all linkage so I get WOT. Latest is I took the carbs off and gave them a thorough cleaning. Put everything back together, started and idled better than ever. No power still. 9...
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    Johnson 110 no power

    IU recently bought a 1989 Seaswirl 19' bowrider wiht a 110 Johnson. It takes about 3-4 minutes to get up on plane and the tach isn't working so I can't tell what RPM at WOT is. Tach is my second problem, it is stuck on 3000 RPM, wires were disconnected. Where do I connect the wires?<br />I...
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    warning horn

    I have a 1989 150HP Yamaha that starts and runs just fine. If I idel out away from a launch and leave it idling while the kids te skis/tubes/kneeboards ready, I get a constant warning horn. If I gas it and run her a little faster I have noe problem. New fuel lines, new inpeller, new spark...
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    Suzuki LT 250 4WD choke

    My trusty old 1988 Suzuki is having an issue with the choke. It started binding up over the winter so I parked it. I took the carb apart this spring and it looks like they use a fuel enrichment passage as opposed to a butterfly choke. I freed up the little slider that is attached to the choke...
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    Master Cylinder

    Anybody changed a master cylinder on an ABS car? Is it straightforward? I've done literally hundreds on regular brakes when I was wrenching for a living, but that was a while ago. No one could get my Yukon in until mid next week and I want to go fishing damit! I always bench bleed the new...
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    Tree cutting

    So I was clearing sdome trees at a house I owned about 15 years ago. Got a 18" thick oak hung up in it's brothers. Went to my Dad's house to get a big rope but he was gone and the place was locked up like Fort Knox (What is it with old people and their 14 locks and deadbolts?). So I go back...
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    Dyin' out

    So I just put a 150 HP Yamaha on my Starcraft Islander 190V with 43 gallon taqnk in floor, then I installed a water separator/10 micron fuel filter. It ran real well when I hooked it up, but this weekend on a fishing trip, when I powered it up, it planed off nicely. Then it died after 2 or 3...
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    I got a job

    Been unemployeed since 2/9 - finally got a job. I start Monday at the local Hospital Medical Center as Purchasing Supervisor. WOOHOO!!
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    Serial number decoding

    I have the following 2 Johnson Outboards and need to identify the year.<br />1. 90 HP, Model J90MLCOS, Serial J6118767<br />2. 2HP, model J2RCRS, Serial B10130T<br />thanks in advance<br />Throbbin Rods
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