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    No acceleration in reverse

    G'day all 2005 30Hp Yamaha Problem is no acceleration when in reverse. Forward no problem, goes into reverse with no issues just can't increase power. Adjusted cable to no avail. Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks
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    2000 Yamaha F40TLRY 4stroke stalling

    G'day Boater's My 40hp stalls when I accelerate quickly, if it is done slowly there is no problem. Fuel pump appears ok as do the plugs, however, I have ordered new of both. Any other suggestions as to why it would stall when accelerated quickly? Thanks
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    2000 Yamaha 4 stroke 40hp overheating

    G'day fellow boaters. Engine model F40TLRY manuf 08/99 Need some help please: Engine overheat alarm comes on within 10 mins of running either idle or faster. Replaced impellar, old one was 9 years old, have good fast water outlet from the pee hole but still the alarm sounds. Also does the same...
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    2004 Nissan 3.5hp Fuel Mix

    Could someone please tell me the correct 2 stroke fuel mix for the 2004 3.5hp Nissan. Thanks
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    Bayliner best buy input

    Looking for some expert/experienced input as to the best year and known problems with the Bayliner 3270 motor yacht 1986, 1987 and 1988. Am looking at one of each year so any pro's and con's from owners of each would be appreciated. Thanks in advance
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    No power after 1500 rpm!

    1975 Luhrs 35 Sportfisher with twin Chrysler 440's<br />Problem: Had the 4 barrel carbs rebuilt, after installing them with new base gaskets now no power after 1500rpm. Any increase in rpm above 1500 thru wot does nothing but makes engines sound like they are just bogging down with absolutely no...
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    OMC Selectrim motor 1980

    Looking for a used Selectrim Motor for 1980 260 OMC. Part number appears to read Prestolite <br />ESC (poss Q) 4010. Can anyone assist or suggest a shop that sells them for a reasonable price. Looked on ebay to no avail.Thanks.
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    Mariner 40 ELO won't stay running

    Need help please! 40 ELO serial nbr 6EGL451266<br />Engine starts easily but will only run approx 60 seconds then dies. Have replaced fuel pump, fuel bulb, hose and engine connector, have cleaned fuel delivery lines to carbs, drained carbs all to no avail.Ignition side all appears fine. Want to...
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    260hp OMC installation

    Would someone be kind enough to tell me if the engine and intermediate housing must be installed together or if the intermediate housing with the rear engine mounts can already be in the boat so that the engine can be put in by itself? I removed it as one unit per the manual but looks like one...
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    mariner 40 ELO wiring diagram

    Can anyone direct me to a site to obtain wiring diagram for above engine. Nbrs are 40 elo 6E9 L 451266. Think it is about 1990. Engine was removed from boat without wires being marked. I purchased the boat/engine apart. Any guidance of were the harness wires go would be appreciated.
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    Noisy exhaust

    1973 Luhrs 35 with twin Chrysler 440's. The exhaust is extremely load. Difficult to talk if standing over the engine area in cockpit. Any idea's on mufflers that would quieten these engines down. Currently has basic rubber mufflers installed. Thanks
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    1991 bayliner 21ft classic

    This open bow boat has a 4.3 180hp 4 cyl merc. Would like to increase engine size. Does anyone know what engine will fit without having to change the engine mounts. Has Alpha 1 outdrive.<br />thanks
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    poor idle Ford 351

    1978 Pleasurecraft (Ford) 351 won't idle. Changed coil, points, cap, rotor, ballast and fuel filter. Not the carb as have twin engines, swapped carbs and does same thing while the other engine runs fine with first carb on. No vacuum leaks either. Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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    No idling on 351W engine

    Good Day All<br />I have a 1977 33 Carver Mariner with twin Pleasurecraft 351w engines. One will not idle but runs great at 1100 rpm on up.<br />Have changed all ignition items inc coil, has even compression on cylinders and ignition timing is good. Fuel pump pressure is good. Has clean fuel...
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    Smoke from Ballast resistor

    Calling all electricians.....<br />1977 Carver 3396 with twin Pleasurecraft (ford) 351w engines. Changed the Ballast resistors ( coil resistors) on both engines. One of them has 4 wires in and 2 out while the other has 2 in 2 in. The 4 in resistor started to smoke almost immediately after...
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    how to manually raise outboard motor

    2002 Mercury Optimax 135hp.<br />Motor stuck in the down position, hydraulic/electric lift destroyed. Unable to lift, is there a trick to it? Is there a pin to release etc. Any advise greatly appreciated as need to put on trailer but must get motor up first. Viagra won't work!<br />Thanks,
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    Unfreeze a Mercruiser 470

    1988 3.7LX 180hp 224 cid Mercruiser 4 cyl.<br />Engine got water in it from leak in exhaust riser.<br />Pistons now stuck. Need to unfreeze them. Any idea's please???<br />Thanks
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    How to wire in a windlass battery for charging

    Just got a Luhrs that has a windlass mounted with a 12volt battery next to it. The battery has no connections for charging so it goes dead after a few uses. Does anyone know how to wire the windlass battery into the charging system of the boat? (2 Chrysler 440's with High output alternators with...
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    Windlass battery installation

    Have a windlass that works on the boat with a battery up front. The battery naturally goes dead as no engine charging available. Please advise how does one wire up a windlass battery at front of boat to the batteries at back or via an electrical panel. Prefer from electrical panel if possible as...
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    Poor idle 1990 Yamaha 50HP

    1990 YAMAHA 50HP POOR IDLE. <br />Changed plugs, new fuel, cleaned lines/carbs etc. Good fuel flow, Engine starts and runs great just won't idle without shaking the whole boat. Idea's please?
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