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  1. Frank Chyz

    Cooling Issue

    1988 Mercury 100 HP OB. Its been in storage since end of last summer. Started right up today on muffs. Ran it for about 3 minutes but shut it down when I noticed no water coming out of the engine. Should it take a few minutes for water to begin circulating? I am afraid to run it and destroy the...
  2. Frank Chyz

    Only getting a "hum" sound when turning ignition key

    1988 SeaRay Seville with 100hp OB Mercury. Taking it out of covered storage. I am getting only a "hum" in the engine when I attempt to start it. Nothing is engaging. Where do I look first?
  3. Frank Chyz

    New Prop - Now No Speed

    1988 Mercury 100HP OB. Replaced the original prop (48-77348-A40-21P) with Solas MD3916 1411 130 21. Now it won't do more than about 10 miles per hour WOT with only me in the boat. Before the change it would go up to 25 or 30 MPH. I have the trim set down. What might I be missing here?
  4. Frank Chyz

    Remove Backrest

    I have a 1988 Searay Seville 16 ft.100 HP OB Bowrider that needs a repair to the piping on the stern seat backrest. Any advice on removing the backrest without destroying it? Aside from the piping the backrest is in excellent condition but to make the repair I have to remove it. I am thinking...
  5. Frank Chyz

    Trailer Tail Lights Not Working

    Brake lights and turn signals work fine but tail lights do not come on. Same problem with a box trailer I pull from time to time. What should I be looking for on the truck side of things?
  6. Frank Chyz

    Controls on Throttle

    1988 Sea Ray 16 ft. 100 HO mercury OB. I know this may be a silly or amateur question but what is the wedge shaped button on the top of the throttle handle for? What is the lower square button for?
  7. Frank Chyz

    Below Ski Locker

    1988 Sea Ray Seville. Looks like a previous owner (there has been more than one) replaced the floor and the stringers. I am assuming they were recently replaced because the stringers look practically brand new when viewed through the ski locker opening. The ski locker floor (plywood with a thin...
  8. Frank Chyz

    Gas Tank Access Cover 1988 Sea Ray Seville

    Where is the gas tank access cover on a 1988 Sea Ray Seville 16 ft. Bow Rider with OB engine? I want to check or replace the fuel gauge sending unit. Do I need to rip out the floor or the stern seats to locate it? Thanks in advance.
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