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    Tohatsu 3.5 won't start....no fire

    1 year old 3.5hp, ran fine last summer. I put it up for the winter and now nothing..... can't even get it to sound like it wants to start. I had a small problem last summer with it wanting to run rough for a 2 week period of time, but that worked it self out. Any ideas. Thanks
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    No power to starter and Trim 83 Mariner 150

    While replacing a fuel gauge I went to turn the starter switch on to see if it would work and no power at all. Before the switch all worked well, went back and put the old one on and still no power at either the key or the power trim? All fuses look good any ideas? All other lights, horn and...
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    Reverse won't Engage

    1983 Mariner 150hp, will not engage into reverse. It makes the grinding noise like normal but will not engage. Is there a adjustment to the linkage?
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    Pulling Fly-wheel old 9.9

    I have to replace the stator, is there a trick to removing the fly wheel? Any special tools required? I have removed the pull-cord but am lost on how to get the flywheel off. Rocks
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    Old merc. 9.9 need a obsolete part

    I was given by a friend a old 9.9, motor runs great except only on one cylinder. The stator wires are very old and one has crumbled apart up under the flywheel. I have research the part and no one makes it anymore. Any advise/options. SN# 3610930. Thanks
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    WOT rpm on 1983 mariner 150

    I am only getting 4900rpm at WOT.Is this proper and what is a safe cruising rpm for this motor?
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    Idle RPM's 150 mariner

    Have a rough idle, when I bump up a little it seems fine.Was wonding what your idle rpm is.Ran sea foam thru last week and had carbs checked and adjusted last month.
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    merc 9.8 pull cord

    A friend gave me a 9.8 he had in a storage for the last year.I went to start the other day and the pull cord will not move but 2".Could the head be frozen?
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    How do I get to water jackets?

    Been fighting an over heat problem for the last year.New water pump,poppit,therms,trigger assy,temp sender.I think I may not be getting a good enough flow at high RPM'S.Is it hard to clean the water jackets?1983 mariner 150
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    Compression on 1992 150 evinrude

    Just put in a offer for a new boat with 1992 150 rude,and am getting a compression check done monday.What would a good reading be??
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    Water pressure at WOT on 150 mariner??

    Have had an on going overheating problem.Last time out pressure spiked at 25psi then alarm at 2500-3000 rpms. Was wondering what normal psi should be when popit opens.I think mine may be sticking shut.
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    Compression test is this good?

    I have a 1983 mariner and just had the compression checked.#1=125 2-128 3=130 4=125 5=130 6=125.Does this sound normal?Thanks
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    Overheating ,I broke down took to shop

    150 mariner has been running hot at high rpm's for awhile so I took it in.They ran compression all within 130-128 not bad for a ragged out 1983.They also said it wasn't fireing on #1and6.One of the harnesses from the fly wheel had some melted wires on it.My questions is will a engine run hot if...
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    Mariner 150 still running HOT.

    I need help!! This engine is killing me.It runs hot at 3000 rpms.I have replaced water pump,therms,pop-it has 10 hours on it.What happens is the water pressure builds to over 20lbs at close to 3000 rpms.The first 2 times out this year it was fine unless I ran WOT then it started setting off the...
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    Mariner engine emblems

    Does any one know where to find new stickers for Mariner engines.I am going to paint the covers soon.Thanks.
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    Spider Cracks on top side?

    Getting ready to paint my 1993 wellcraft,what should I use to fill in the spider cracks before I paint ??
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    water pressure 150 mariner WOT

    Mine is 18 psi at WOT, with a weak stream at telltale . At idol it's 5psi with a great stream.I have replaced both water pump and poppet valve. Do these #'s look right?.Thanks
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    mariner 150 overheat alarm

    Just installed new water pump and pop-off valve,but overheat alarm still going off at 2200rpm's.I have good water pressure and flow from tell tale.The water from tell tale is approx. 160" Should the tell tale water be that hot??
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