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I have a 1983 merc 70 hp It runs great for about 15min then I give it gas and it dies I have to keep pumping the bulb to get it going agin.I have a 6 gallon plastic tank ??is do I have to have the tank vent open is that why my bulb is only half full all the time.
I just installed a stereo in my older boat I have everything wired but the new stereo will not power on.I have the red wire going to my battery and my ground is grounded were does the memory wire have to go to.Does this effect the stereo power I have a outboard so I dont want to wire to my ign...
I have a 67 dorsett with a 83 mercury 70hp every once in a while the engine starts then when I turn it off I get nothing no click or nothing it wont do nothing is it a bad ing switch!!I bypassed the switch to the solinoid and it starts fine
I have a 67 dorsett with a 83 mercury 70hp every once in a while the engine starts then when I turn it off I get nothing no click or nothing it wont do nothing is it a bad ing switch!!
My 69 85hp V4 lower unit is frozen its at the repair shop he wants to much to rebuild so when Im on ebay etcs what do i need to look for will there be certain years or electomatic I very confussed theres some v4 on ebay but how do i know if thell fit mine.Thx much
Im replacing the outboard mtr on my 15ft boat it came with a 80hp evinrude im replacing with a 75 hp mercury were can I get a throttle w/cables they didnt come with the merc motor.Thx
I Have a mercury 1983 70 hp outboard Im trying to find out if its a 20in. shaft or 25in.shaft.I have a serial#6230721 but I dont know where the model # is can anywone help me with this.<br />Thx.
I HAVE A MERCURY 115 HP OUTBOARD THAT WAS JUST REMANUFATURED IM HAVING A FUEL PROBLEM I HAVE TO KEEP SQUEEZING THE BULB TO GET FUEL THE MOTOR IDLES GREAT BUT AS SOON AS I GIVE IT GAS IT DIES OUT AND THE BULB IS EMPTY AGAIN THE CARBS ARE OK SOME ONE TOLD ME TO CHK THE VENT HOSE BUT THATS...
I HAVE A MERCURY 115 HP OUTBOARD THAT WAS JUST REMANUFATURED IM HAVING A FUEL PROBLEM I HAVE TO KEEP SQUEEZING THE BULB TO GET FUEL THE MOTOR IDLES GREAT BUT AS SOON AS I GIVE IT GAS IT DIES OUT AND THE BULB IS EMPTY AGAIN THE CARBS ARE OK SOME ONE TOLD ME TO CHK THE VENT HOSE BUT THATS...
i have a reman merc 115 85 prior to that motor i had a 70 hp mercury outboard.both engines are in excellent condition.but im having the same old problem.everytime i accelerate they die i have to keep pumpinp the ball for more gas they both idle fine its only when i give wot they bog down and...
i have a reman merc 115 85 prior to that motor i had a 70 hp mercury outboard.both engines are in excellent condition.but im having the same old problem.everytime i accelerate they die i have to keep pumpinp the ball for more gas they both idle fine its only when i give wot they bog down and...
I DECIDED TO TAKE MY BOAT COVER OFF THIS WEEKEND TO JUST CHECK THE CARPET THAT I REPLACED IN OCTOBER.TO MY SURPISE THERE WAS ABOUT 3"OFF WATER IN THE BACK HALF OF THE BOAT,THE BOAT IS A 1980 GLASTRON SSV167 17 FOOTER.ILL ESTIMATE THE WATER BEEN THERE ABOUT 45 DAYS,I DRAINED THE WATER...
I HAVE A 1980 GLASTRON SS167 WT.APPROX 2000,MY MOTOR IS A 1983 MERCURY 70HP IT HAS BEEN TUNED UP<br />AND RUNS VERY GOOD COMPR.EXC.MY PROBLEM IS WHEN I ACCEL.THE MOTOR EITHER DIES OR TAKES WHILE TO SPEED UP.IS THIS MOTOR NOT ENOUGH FOR THIS WT BOAT OR CAN I CHANGE THE PROP TO GET BETTER...
i recently towed my boat with the motor up.when i got home i went to lwr the motor and all i hear is the pwr tilt motor the hydrlics will not go up or down i have tried numerous things as per my service manual.any suggestions please i have run out of patience.
I am a first time boat owner and I just purchased a 1980 Glastron with a JOhnson 85hp V4. I took the boat in to get the motor tuned up on 6/19/03 and he ran the engine and said it was running fine. After tuning it up, and running it, on 6/24 he say's that one cylinder had no compression. Do I...
