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Hi everyone, I have an 89' merc 5.0 with alpha one on a Sea Sprite. Lately when I go fishing and turn off the boat it won't start back up. The starter doesn't crank when I turn the key over on the first try and sometimes it takes 3-5 turns before it cranks. It's wierd because all the gauges get...
Does anyone know the correct settings for the carburator my 1976 Mercury 4.5 hp outboard or where I can find this information. I took it apart to clean it and now I want to make sure the screws are set right. Thanks, Ron
Hi, I've got a 1976 4.5 hp mercury outboard. When I try starting it the cord pulls back hard and rips out of my hand almost every time. I don't know what's causing this but any help would be appreciated cause my fingers are starting to hurt...
I was just given an older Mercury 45 outboard. The serial# is 4381939 and it has a thunderbolt ignition. Anyone have any info on the year or where to find a manual for this engine. It's not running right now but should make a great kicker motor when she's fixed. Also any tips on where to...
I have an 89 Mercruiser 5.0. I am adding a second battery and would like to add a guest or perko selector switch. How do I know if I need the switch with or without AFD? Thanks for any help
I have an 89 mercruiser 5.0 and I can't find the oil filter. Is it possible that there isn't one? The place where I thought it should be(under the water/fuel separator) looks like it just has some sort of bypass. Thanks for any help.
In my original post I thought that the problem came after I decarbed with sea foam. The engine only knocks at WOT but if I back off alittle it goes away. One other thing I did was put midgrade gas it the boat when I usually put regular. I changed the plugs thinking that maybe seafoam fouled...
I have a 1989 mercruiser 5.0 w/alpha 1. I thought it would benefit from a decarb because of the age and I doubt the previous owner had done it, and I have used it on my outboard with much success. After decarbing I took it to the lake the next day. Now at WOT I have knocking sound comming...
I have an 89 Sea Sprite 225, does anyone know where the water pump for the sink is? When I turn on the faucet I get no water and I don't hear the pump coming on, I looked through the cuddy but can't find the pump to see if there is a switch. I only put a few gallons of water in the tank does it...
I'm looking at a 1982 Sea Ray 225 Express Cruiser. It has a 5.0 Mercruiser that has 800 hrs on it. Is that alot of hours for a boat and am I going to have to rebuild in the near future if I buy it? Any help is appreciated, Thanks
Is there a reason that most chargers I've used say to take batteries out of the boat to charge them. I could see disconnecting from the cables but why take them out?
Have a 65 West Bend 50hp Model#50531. It's new to me and having trouble starting. When I pour a little fuel/oil in the carb fires right up and runs fine. It has electric start and I'm wondering if I'm following all the starting steps in order. Thanks
Just bought a 65 Lone Star 16' fiberglass with a West Bend 50 hp. Plate on it says Bedford so I'm guessing thats the model. Even has original Lone Star trailer. It looks better than alot of boats half it's age. Looking forward on making it sparkle over the winter.
Hi, I just acquired a 65 Lone Star 16ft fiberglass boat in great shape. It has a 50hp West Bend(chrysler) ob that runs great. Could anyone recommend the best setup as far as prop, engine height, ect. I'm new to boating and any help keeping this classic running smooth would be great. Also the...
