Recent content by chiz

  1. C

    What year is my Evinrude and how much is it worth?

    Serial number: 18602C-E11043<br /><br />Thank you for your cooperation in this matter!
  2. C

    Electrical problems

    I have a 1975 85hp merc. It runs great when running but drains the battery when its not running. How should I go about diagnosing this problem. The elec. choke works form the throttle but the key won't even click when turned.<br /><br />I'm stumbed and eager to go skiing. Any ideas would be...
  3. C

    starting problems

    I own a 1975 Merc 85hp. I've owned it for two years now but i've been having trouble starting it. I have to use starting fluid or else it just won't fire up. Also, when I do finally get it started it will not plane out. It only runs at about 2000rpms. Could my carbs be clogged? I have good...
  4. C

    Low RPMs, no planning

    Hi, I'm a new comer to outboards and recently fired mine up after a cold and brutal winter. I didn't winterize the engine. I have it going but it will not fully come up to speed. It just plows through the water at about 3000RPMs. Is this a result of old fuel or maybe off set timming? Any...
See more
Top