Re: 1993 Mercury (8 HP) outboard. Propeller shaft doesn't turn
Yup! The long shaft is busted right below the water pump. Found some sand (not allot) inside the water pump too.
I'm still trying to get the busted piece out of the lower unit. The bottom half of the water pump is connected to a...
Just picked up an 8HP outboard off Craigslist for $200 (no prop though). The engine runs the gear shifter seems to work. However when I put in gear the lower horizontal shaft (prop connects to) doesn't spin.
The previous owner said he hit a sand bar pretty hard and the issue is most likely in...
I'm having a hard time finding a carb kit and impeller for a 1951 Evinrude 14HP (modal 4441). I've never had an problem finding parts for Johnson/Evinrude motors but this one is taking its toll. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
AD:
Seems like a good deal but I don't know a whole lot about the older Mercury outboards. Are the older mercury outboards known for having problems?
I've always stuck with Johnson/Evinrude motors from the 50s and 60s and they have always been very reliable.
Does $550 seam like a good deal...
I was given a 1957 Scott Atwater (10HP) outboard; which has been sitting for so long, the pistons are seized.
Two cans of WD40 and a week later, the pistons finally break free. But I ended up shearing off the flywheel bolt in the process... (nothing was used for additional leverage, All I had...
I'm looking for 5 - 7HP engine. This deal seems almost too good to be true though. It's a newer motor and he/she is asking @ $400 for it. Does this raise any red flags?
http://toledo.craigslist.org/boa/1823346904.html
I rebuilt the carb and fired it up in a trash can; adjusted the low and high speed valves; water is flying everywhere! The engine sounds really strong. Great! :D
I mount it to my 12ft john boat and take for a spin. At full throttle, the engine RPMs is NOWHERE near what I getting during my test...
I have heard that the older Evinrude motors were designed to run slightly hot. But, what is too hot?
I replaced the impeller and started up the motor in a trash can. After allowing the engine to run at full throttle for 5 minutes, I used an IR gun to get some temperature readings.
Directly...
I posted a wanted AD on craig's list for an old Evinrude motor that needed some work.
I got the following email today (no pictures were sent):
I called the seller and was told the motor sat in his grandfather's shed for many years and the pistons are seized up. The seller also stated that...
According the merchant's website, this kit should work for my carburetor.
http://www.boatsportandtackle.com/servlet/the-1051/CARBURETOR-KIT-WITH-FLOAT/Detail
Yet, I cannot find any other references online stating this is the correct kit. Everyone else (forums, blogs, various e commerce sites)...
I used www.outboard-boat-motor-repair.com as reference for ordering new parts. This is a great site; I cannot thank the author enough for sharing this information.
While I was tearing apart the gear housing, I noticed some differences with the replacement part (NAPA Part Number 18-3001). For...
Went tubing down the Raisin River today (Monroe, MI) and was caught in the backwash of a low head dam. Didn't realize the damn was ahead until it was too late.
Fortunately the tube didn't flip while I was going over it; I did have my PFD on. I'm not sure how long I was stuck; my best guess is 5...
I have a very old (badly beat up and patched) Jon boat I purchased for $100. My goal is to restore this boat for some weekend Bass fishing.
The transom wood was so rotted; I was able to remove 100 % of the wood with my bare hands.
I removed both aluminum corner supports and attempted to bend...
I?m seeking advice for purchasing a used outboard motor (10 hp or less). All suggestions are welcome and greatly appreciated.
Scenario:
1, Initial phone/email conversation: You find a good deal on Craig?s list (or news paper ad, boat trader, etc) and decide to call/email the seller.
1a...
Just rebuilt the carburetor on an old litewin; the engine screams when I fire it up! I?m shocked how this 50 year old engine runs.
I?m just having one minor problem?I can?t figure out my carburetor is leaking. I?ve torn the carb apart 4 times and adjusted the float with NO success?
The engine...
