GOOD NEWS. . . . The PICTURE UPLOAD FUNCTION IS WORKING !!! The tech folks at the parent company have been able to remedy the issue. You can upload pictures once again. Thank you for your patience.
Much to my dismay I have low compression on one cylinder (60 psi versus 95 psi) - repair cost - $2000 - $3000.
I have no experience tearing down an engine, but have some common sense to rely on.
If I attempt this to reduce my repair costs. Who makes the clearest most concise manual?
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1998 Merc 135 Hp overheated because of the water pump I think - no tell tale.
Was bad enough to melt some wires close to the block. Repaired everything, started it up and it appears to be running ok.
Have a guy who wants to buy the motor, but he wants it put through a pressure check. I was...
Had the water pump go on my boat while I was out. Overheated, but seems to work fine, except the tach does not work. Had some melted insulation on the wires, but repaired them. Just happy it started up OK.
Motor is a 1998 Merc Outboard 135 Hp with 40 amp stator, and dual voltage regulators...
How can I trouble shoot the signal coming from engine harness (grey wire). Is it a voltage signal? I have ammeter/voltmeter. The lead is good as I checked it for continuity back to where it connects in the engine.
If there is no signal, what is the part that needs to be replaced?
Thank,
Gregg
I have a 1999 135 HP. Merc and purchased a new water pump and did the install last fall. After everything was put back together, and I run it in forward with the muffs on and the prop turns very little.
After the fact I find out I should have had it shifted in forward before removal of the...
