I have a 650 merc outboard from 1966 and it has the old shifter with the idle bar and the shifter.
It works great until I put it in reverse and give it some gas. Then it locks right in that reverse gear. This has happened twice now and each time I get home and it works fine when I go to...
model # 504SPHRCOM
983488
Serial # j 852543
j 380816
Okay first off thanks all for the previous info about my battery melting.
My boat is a 20ft kayot with a 305 v8 5L omc I/O.
I just pulled all the plugs. They were dirty (possibly from the fogging oil used to winterize?) but they were...
Re: battery melting and general questions
As you can see (I hope, this is my first time trying to post pictures) the exhaust manifold crack. If I had to guess I think it was from weather. I dont really know how to check if the block is cracked but I am guessing that the...
I recently bought a 20 ft kayote with a v8 5l omc I/O. It has been sitting for two years in the elements. I replaced the belts and patched the exhaust manifold as best I could. I poured some marvel mystery oil in the headers and let it soak. Replaced the belts. I wanted to crank it up to...
