Current visitors

Home
Members

Chris1956's latest activity

C

Chris1956 replied to the thread 2000 Merc 135 carb help requested.

I presume your idle mixture is adjustable? Merc carbs usually do not have accelerator pumps, and as such the idle mixture need to be a...

Aug 6, 2025
C

Chris1956 replied to the thread 1996 115hp can't get starter to engage.

Is it spinning in the correct direction? If the magnets are installed upside down, the starter can spin in the wrong direction.

Aug 6, 2025
C

Chris1956 replied to the thread New study on tow boat environmental impact.

Gee, I think it is crap. Waves churn up the bottom during storms as well as on normal days. You heard about all those boats flipping...

Aug 5, 2025
C

Chris1956 replied to the thread Let's talk skill....

One thing to remember is that different boats often handle differently, even if they look similar. So get some practice with the boat...

Aug 5, 2025
C

Chris1956 replied to the thread How/where do I find part numbers?.

Fuel senders are pretty universal. It should be easy to find a replacement. Tank height is usually the only variable, and there are...

Aug 5, 2025
C

Chris1956 replied to the thread Question about prop nut tabs.

Bending three down is normal. Only 3 will be in the correct position, at any one time.

Aug 4, 2025
C

Chris1956 replied to the thread 02 mercury 40hp 2 stroke power trim pump -.

Here is a source. https://www.sterndrive.cc/Mercury-Mariner-Force-Outboard-Power-Trim.html

Aug 1, 2025
C

Chris1956 replied to the thread safety lanyard attachment.

Yes, it looks like the safety lanyard is pushing the key in to the choke position, but it is not. Install the lanyard start and run the...

Aug 1, 2025
C

Chris1956 replied to the thread 02 mercury 40hp 2 stroke power trim pump -.

I bought an aftermarket PTT unit for my '93 V6. No issues in several years, heck, I had to replace the PTT motor on it already. Not...

Aug 1, 2025
C

Chris1956 replied to the thread 1986 Mariner 150 Info?.

I am sure that there are torque values for the waterpump bolts, which are 1/4" bolts, however, I never used them. The waterpump is...

Jul 31, 2025
C

Chris1956 replied to the thread Can someone tell me what the plugs/wires are for on my 98 evinrude 90HP? See attached.

Those are close but not exact to my 1998 90HP60*V4 service manual wiring diagram. So here are some educated guesses. First picture...

Jul 30, 2025
C

Chris1956 replied to the thread question on the starting a "2 cycle Merc" sticky.

Gee, you have found replacement harnesses, just not for the right price....

Jul 29, 2025
C

Chris1956 replied to the thread Fuel filter separator.

Normally the primer bulbs are on the engine side of the filter. You would need two primer bulbs, one for each engine. Without any...

Jul 29, 2025
C

Chris1956 replied to the thread question on the starting a "2 cycle Merc" sticky.

You can always make a new boat wiring harness. Measure the wire gauge of the old harness and buy some wire to match. Cut the wires and...

Jul 29, 2025
C

Chris1956 replied to the thread Let's talk skill....

Gee, unlike parking a car, a boat is subject to wind and current. so, figure out which is strongest and use it to help you. I will...

Jul 29, 2025

Show older items

Home
Members

Top