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    Can't find parts for a 18hp Mercury.

    Hi All,<br /><br /> I have a 1981 Mercury I just bought for $50. The thing is spotless except for the fact its in about 100 pieces. I can't seem to find a piston for it. Anyone know any special places I can find one? I needed a good project and this looked like it would be fun, just need to...
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    15hp Sears, won't pump water. Impellar wrong way?

    Hi Guys,<br /><br /> Have a Sears/Ted Williams 1974 15hp. Runs excellent, but it won't pump water right. I have everything lined up right and all, the impellar is in great shape. Now, does the impellar have to be facing a certain way? It seems to be turning the wrong way. I do get a little...
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    18hp Evinrude, Year Please?

    Hi Guys,<br /><br /> Am working on a 18hp Evinrude, Serial # 18304, then a space and AE0001878. Could someone give me the link to wherever you guys find out the years on these things? I will probably be needing it over and over. Thanks!
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    Johnson 18hp won't stay running.

    Hi Everyone,<br /><br /> I recently bought a 1957 18hp M#FD-11. Excellent looking little motor, looks to be hardly used. The guy said it ran like a racehorse. Well, I put 'er in the barrel and tried starting it up and it will fire nicely and run for about a second and die. I am stumped on this...
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    Years on Johnson 18hp, 5 1/2hp, 3hp, and a Ted Williams 15hp?

    Hi Guys, <br /><br /> Just bought 4 motors, one is a 18hp M# FD-11, S# 1585856. 5 1/2hp M# CD-17, S# 2064208. 3hp M# JW17S, S# B67381. Also a Ted Williams 15hp, looks to be around a 70s vintage. Are there numbers somewhere on these to ID them, I also have a 7.5hp Ted Williams that I haven't...
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    Eska 5hps? Model #500, year and other info?

    Hi All, I just bought two motors. I think they were both made by Eska. The one with the plate is a Eska model #500, serial number 2249 I think those are the numbers anyway. I know the model # is right, but the serial is kinda worn away. The other motor says its a Ted Williams, I think its either...
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    Evinrude 185hp piston holes.

    Hello,<br /><br /> I'm thinking about buying a 1985 185hp Evinrude. It runs well, but when the owner was checking out the thermostats he noticed two holes in the #6 piston. I would really like to buy this motor and would like to know if this is would be a really complicated task for a novice...
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    Chrysler 105hp, to buy or not to buy?

    Hi Everyone,<br /><br /> I enjoy working on motors and am a novice at best, but I like to learn with all of your help. I recently put an ad in the paper and have had a couple calls with the most interesting being on a '74 Chrysler 105hp. The guy only wants $150 or so, he put a new CD ignition...
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    Connections for a Seaking? Where?

    Does anyone know where I can get the fuel line connection on the motor side for a 7hp '73 Clinton Seaking? They also fit my 55hp Bearcat and I need one for each motor, but the bearcat ones are very expensive and only come in a set. Any info? Thanks.
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    Does my Clinton have a impellar?

    Hi All, (hopefully Paul Moir)<br /><br /> I have a Clinton 7hp (dated around '74 or '75) that I have posted about before. I just read the topic on the ted williams motor, and was wondering if my motor has an impellar to cool the leg also. It seems to get too warm, also, are these things always...
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    Year and other statistics please?

    I just bought two Sea King 7hp's, at least one is a Sea King. The other has a plate that says its manufactured by Clinton, model # K700 2107A, Serial # 642956, Type 6027 370 R. Those are all off of the one motor. I need to know the year on that one and any other statistics. The one is pretty...
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    Chrysler boat? Anyone heard of them?

    Hi, don't know it I'm in the right thread. but here goes... I have a Chrysler 610/620 serial number 610881788. I think its a 1970, does anyone have any info on these Chrysler boats, like value, etc? It's a trihull, fiberglass, and is pretty good shape. Thanks.
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    Eagle owners manual/Minnkota too??

    Does anybody know where I can find a owners manual for a Eagle Magna 2? I found one for the 3, would that be close enough? Also what about for a Minnkota Autopilot 865T, 36lb? Thanks
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    merc years??

    Hi Everyone,<br /><br /> I need to know what years and other statistics on these two motors, if you guys want to just tell me that is fine, but it would be great if you could give me a website so I don't have to bug you all every time. <br /><br />Merc 40 serial 2596802<br /><br />Merc 75...
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    spark plug somethings???

    Hi guys, I have a 55hp Homelite, it has these things on the end of the spark plugs that crimp on. I don't really know how to explain them. They almost seem like they are to lengthen so the wires reach but they reach without them too. Two of them are corroded and broke when I pulled them off so I...
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    Homelite/Bearcat, 4 stroke 55hp motors, info??

    Hi Everyone,<br /><br />I just bought two Homelite/Fisher Pierce/Bearcat 4 stroke outboards. I don't have a lot of info on them and was wondering if anybody can identify the year and maybe give me some links to repair sites. The one runs good and the other is supposed to run but has a bad lower...
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    air/gas line, will tank fit motor??

    I am trying to sell a tank on ebay and a guy asked me if his 1953 Johnson 10hp model #QD-14, will fit my old johnson tank. The tank uses the usual johnson connections, same kind as on my '62 10hp evinrude. He says his has air/gas connections. Thanks.
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    running at high speed always, bad for 10hp?

    I have a 1962 10hp Evinrude Sportwin that I have to run at high speed alot to get where I want to go. All together the boat, gear and people it pushes weighs about 900lbs. Is this bad for it to be run at full throttle alot?
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    4hp aero marine division, value??

    I have a 4hp Aero Marine Division outboard, model #4000. Its from the early 70s and until recently didn't run. I got it running finally and want to sell it so I can buy a bigger motor. Does anyone have any idea what its worth? Its an old navy motor and maybe it has some value to a collector? I...
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    10hp Evinrude Sportwin seizing up?

    Hi Everyone,<br /><br /> I just got a what I think is a 10hp, Evinrude Sportwin serial #10024M 04761 from a guy and he says it will run good at high speed but when he trolls with it it will seize up and won't pull over until it cools down. What does this sound like? Also could you please...
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