So I thought I was doing the right thing by replacing a shifter cable because the casing was cracked and now I wish I didnt because the cable block is a $*%&! to get back in so I need to remove the throttle control from the gunnel. I can't see behind the control but I can get my hand in there...
I am planning to go look at a boat today that has a 225hp OceanPro outboard (2000 yr). I know enough about outboards to know that there are good ones and really bad ones. I was hoping you guys could help me out with a few questions;
Overall are these good engines?
What are the typical issues I...
I have an old Evinrude Fleetwin that I fixed up (or so I thought) but I'm having trouble with the cooling system. When the motor first starts up it pumps a good stream of water then after about 30 seconds or so slows to a bunch of steam. I have a brand new impeller and water pump housing. Ive...
I have a '94 VP 5.0Fi (Ford 5.0 EFI) and have been spending the past year trying to troubleshoot a hardstart/idle problem. The engine starts up strong but after it gets past its initial warmup, the idle gets erratic, surges up and down, then eventually sputters out. I replaced the fuel...
I am replacing my '94 VP 302 EFI motor with a rebuilt one that already has a marine cam installed. VP wants $260 for the cam that is supposed to go with that motor but my question is how different are the two cams? I'm worried that the EFI is tuned to the "special" cam and if I use anything...
