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I have a rochester carb with a "stove" bi-metal spring type choke. The when cold, the front choke plate does not close at all, making starting a matter of pumping 15 times and getting irrated. When it finally dawned on me that I was simply increasing the fuel quantity to offset too much air,I...
Don has convinced me to address my starter problem on my 1984 Merc MCM260, which is the GM 5.7. It is in a 25' Sunrunner cruiser.I have replaced a number of auto starters, but am hesitant on the boat. I can see the bolt closest to the starboard side and can reach it. The other bolt is on the...
Several years ago, I was preparing to trailer my 15' runabout with a 72 Johnson electric-shift ( important detail ) engine. I had my 2 small kids aboard while the wife backed the malibu wagon down the ramp. I approached with a little more headway than usual due to a crosswind. I boosted abit...
When attempting to start, I frequently get 1 or 2 clicks instead of turning the starter. If I keep turning the switch ( and I have very charged batteries ) it will eventually turn over & fire up o.k. I cleaned the cables at the main starter terminal and it fired up a bit easier. It has...
I have a 88 Sunrunner 245 with a Merc 260 ( 350)& alpha 1 turning a 17" aluminum prop. It used to run up to about 4800 rpm @ WOT. Then it started going as high as 5000 rpm. I changed the prop to a new one ( also 17" ), no change. Everytime I take it out, it seems to increase RPM. Now, it shows...
I had a high r.p.m. situation caused by using an improper prop on my 88 merc 260 / alpha 1. Replaced the prop from a 15" to 19" pitch. Noticed this morning a thin sheen of oil or some petroleum product on the water in the slip. This thing is a pain to trailer. Is this something a worry wart...
What is the recommended prop pitch (alum)for a<br />Sunrunner 245 cruiser( similar to a Bayliner )245 w/ Merc 260 at about 5800 lbs? A prop shop recommended a 15 1/4 X 15 and it is over revving to 5700 rp.m.s. I am thinking a 19 or 21 would be better.<br />Also, what is a normal oil pressure at...
My 1973 Evinrude 50 h.p. still overheats with a new waterpump. ( no water flows from upper exhaust port,as it did previously)I cannot find the thermostat and was told the powerhead needs to be removed to find it. I HOPE this is inaccurate. Any ideas?
