Manual on order. I tested the coil tonight and no spark from it. When I turned the key to on (not starting), I read 11.5V on the voltmeter, not the 4-9V as per the troubleshooting guide. Does this mean the ballast resistors are shot and the coil needs replaced? Do I need to go ahead and test the...
Read the guide twice tonight and will see what I can find tomorrow if the kids and weather let me. Anyone happen to have the service manual for a '77 Mercruiser 120? :)
Before I get blasted, yes, I know this is a points and condenser system. I will be upgrading to electronic ignition soon enough. What I'm wonder at this point are these two, seemingly, ground wires and where they go. The ring connector has clearly been screwed down at some point but I'll be...
A local person has a 1978 Sea Sprite with a 1990 Mercury Bigfoot for sale for $1,000 obo. I went to look at it tonight and everything appears to be in good shape but I cannot seem to locate much info on this boat online, hence, the reason I'm here asking for an expert opinion.
The floor is...
So I'm thinking about buying this boat as it's from the 3rd owner who's had it for the past 25+ years. Everything looks good except for this steering issue. As per him, the steering pin moves fine, however, the outdrive does not move at all. I've found a few things searching on the internet but...
As my last foray into purchasing a boat went adrift, I've since renewed my efforts and have come across a 1974 V-187 stern drive with a Volvo Penta engine. Asking price is $950 for boat and trailer. The carbs have been rebuilt and the engine gone through. The floor has also been replaced, though...
Well, since the last boat fell through (which is fine because it had its own set of problems I didn't want to mess with), I have found a '78 Bayliner Runaway which seems to be in very good condition. The transom and floor seem solid. The only problem is the interior has been removed - no carpet...
I have the opportunity to buy a '79 Glastron with a '76 Mercury 85HP motor. This would be my first boat and I expect a bit of work with it. The seller says the engine runs fine on land, stalls in the water. Everything I've read online says this is a common problem with setting the idle and...
