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Thanks all! I am going to pull the filter off when I get home from work today and inspect the contents. I got a new merc one ordered just in case. I got to work this morning and had it on my mind all morning and jumped the gun on making a post! I was really hoping being out of fuel possibly...
2004 Mercruiser 5.0 MPI - SN: 0W011661
Alpha Drive
I put my boat in the water on Saturday and it ran perfect. After a few trips up the lake, I was idling into an area we park and hang out at. I noticed the boat begin to idle and sound rough. It eventually died all together. After that, the boat...
Nevermind, I think I figured it out lol. looks like the cable snapped. Question now is do I have to order the whole set (helm rotary and all), or can I order just the cable?
While under the helm, it seems to start slipping once it reaches the end of turning right. Just weird that it went completely out like that and then came back. Is this a NFB system? I do have power steering. Would low fluid cause this? Just need to make sure I order the right parts.
Hello, I have a 2004 202 baja islander with a 5.0 merc sterndrive. While boating this weekend, I was pulling into the island when my steering went completely out. The wheel would just turn freely and the drive would do nothing. I had a friend tow me in. Once getting close to the ramp, my...
Hello, I have a 2004 202 baja islander with a 5.0 merc sterndrive. While boating this weekend, I was pulling into the island when my steering went completely out. The wheel would just turn freely and the drive would do nothing. I had a friend tow me in. Once getting close to the ramp, my...