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    Alpha One tilt/trim problem

    Greetings: My Alpha One has a problem...when you push down on the switch, unit lowers as is should, but nothing happens when you try to raise up. Trailer button works fine. Replaced the solenoid with no luck. Any suggestions? 92 Cheetah 3.0 Mercruiser Alpha One
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    89 Four Winns 170 questions

    Greetings! Just purchased a 1989 Four Winns 170 that is in great shape. Couple questions regarding battery placement and blower hoses. After looking under the back cover the blower hose (looks like dryer vent hose?) disconnected. Not sure what this does but if its there it should be connected so...
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    1989 Four Winns 170 newbie questions

    Looking at buying a 1989 Four Winns 170 and need some advice as to what to look for..Ive read that the underneath they have a rot problem? Is there an easy way to look or where should I start? Any help is appreciated!
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    90 Merc 115 water temp sensor part number

    Does anyone have the part number for the water temp sensor? Thanks, Mike
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    1990 Merc 115 Temp gauge install question

    I am wanting to install a temp gauge on my 1990 mercury 115. Where do I start? Thanks!
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    1990 Mercury 115 head gasket question

    How do you tell if your head gasket is blown without dismantling? My 115 over heated and since then when you take out for 15-20 minutes the alarm goes off. New water pump installed and was peeing water. Picked up a miss as well. Is their an easy way to tell if this is the problem?
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    1990 Merc 115 major problems

    Had my 90 sea ray 160 w/115 out today. I had put in a new water pump two weeks ago after the motor had ran hot on a short voyage the previous week. After installing new thermostat, I test ran motor, pee stream came out, everything sounded fine. Shut down and wasnt able to take out until today...
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    90 Merc 115 alarm question

    Is the oil alarm steady or beep? Engine pumps water and tank is full of oil but alarm goes off steady, shut motor off and turn key to on, alarm still goes. Start engine and it goes away. Thinking an oil sending unit may be malfunctioning?
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    90 Merc 115 alarm. Help!

    Installed a new water pump and thermostat per the seloc instruction manual. Put the muffs on, turned on the water and started motor. Runs fine for about 5 minutes when the alarm goes off. There is a small hose end on the motor cover that I think water is supposed to pee out of when the motor...
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    90 merc 115 alarm going off

    Replaced water pump this weekend..all went well. Moves water. The alarm still goes off when you just idle around for long periods. Any ideas?
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    1990 Merc 115 starts hard

    Bought my first boat a few months ago and have had time to take out the past couple weeks. The motor when started, runs fine but is hard to start. I changed the spark plugs thinking that could be the cause but the same problem. Last time I had to squeeze the primer bulb and choke it then it...
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    Merc 115 steering leak

    Noticed some red oil leaking from the steering on my 1990 Merc. Just a few drops but not sure where its coming from. Any thoughts?
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    oxidation and paint fade Sea ray

    Does anyone have a recommendation on a wax or compound to use to get rid if the oxidation and faded paint on my 1990 Sea Ray? Boat was covered for two years in the sun so the lines show where the cover was and you can see an obvious paint fade. Maybe the only solution is to have repainted?
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    1990 Mercury 115 question

    Greetings: Bought a boat last weekend that has a 1990 Merc 115 and have a few questions. I noticed a viewing window on the side of the motor that doesnt appear to have any oil in and noticed an oily residue on the back of the engine by the lower unit. This motor had not been run for a couple...
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