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    Honda 8HP (SN# BACU 1000329) BF8A won't charge

    I've put a meter on the DC receptacle, and see less than a volt while the engine is running and in neutral. I replaced the fuse (5amp), and still do not see a charge.<br /><br />Looking at the schematic, I see two blue wires coming off the flywheel, and go to the rectifier. Just wondering if...
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    Stator Check

    Seloc Manual for 115HP 87' Merc Inline 6<br /><br />Manual - page 5-32 (stator checks) calls for:<br /><br />between blue & red: 4.5 -6.2 (kohms)<br />between blue/white & red/white 5.4 -6.2<br /><br />For both of these, I have 7.0 - My question is I purchased a new switch controller - is the...
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    How to check for spark

    I think I've found the problem, but need to do some things before putting in a $$$ part (switchbox assembly).<br /><br />I've got a 87 inline 6 Merc outboard. How do I check for spark on each plug? My dad showed me on a car as a kid and I'm still recovering from that lesson ;-)
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    Tach Guage wakes up at high RPM

    I have a tach on my boat/115HP Merc L6, and it does not "wake up" until I rev the motor up - then it starts moving at a high RPM and appears to have a dead-zone for anything under 1000RPM. Is this normal, or is it broken or misconfigured?
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    Tach Guage wakes up at high RPM

    I have a tach on my boat/115HP Merc L6, and it does not "wake up" until I rev the motor up - then it starts moving at a high RPM and appears to have a dead-zone for anything under 1000RPM. Is this normal, or is it broken or misconfigured?
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    '87 Merc 115hp quit idling overnight

    I recently purchased a boat with above engine (staight-6). I ran it about 6 hours and all was perfect - hummed right along, quick response. Every time I added gas, I would first put the oil in (mixer is removed, so I manually mix the 50:1 myself), then add the gas. The last time I fueled, I...
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