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do i need to adjust my throttle cable if i turn the idle screw up a bit? my boat runs well but dies when i put it in gear unless i idle it up a bit. do i need to set the carbs it is a 71 chrysler 85hp outboard so there's three and the linkages are lined up well. any help is appreciated.
i was told i should start a new topic for this new problem so here goes. i changed the water pump and the gear oil in the lower unit and took it out for a test ride. it all seemed to work but when i checked the gear oil it turned white. i didn't go far and it was working well as i took it out so...
i have a no spark issue not getting any spark to any of the three cylinders why? if i take off the regulator to test it does anyone know what the numbers should be? what ohms or voltage or resistance for a multimeter? my magnapower ignition is nice and green on the back side so it looks to be...
i have a no spark issue not getting any spark to any of the three cylinders why? if i take off the regulator to test it does anyone know what the numbers should be? what ohms or voltage or resistance for a multimeter? my magnapower ignition is nice and green on the back side so it looks to be...
so i ran it and it was perfect it sounded so good. then i changed the old water pump and went to start it after a couple days and it did rain and i had a tarp over it all but i am sure moisture got in a bit. anyway when i went to start it now i have no spark on any cylinders! i used the...
