I just aquired a 2004 115 Mercury Optimax with 2.2 original hours on it. The boat was purchased & used 1 time in fresh water in Florida and stored in a garage ever since. I realize the fuel tank and lines need to be flushed, but does anybody have recommendations for what to do about flushing the...
My first time working on a Mercury outboard. Doing waterpump & all seals in lower unit (1985 45HP outboard). I am familier with OMC gasket compounds, triple guard grease, etc. The Clymer manual referances Loctite Type 'A'. I assume this product is out dated. Have had no luck searching for info...
I have twin 1998 90hp Evinrude 60 degree motors E90SLECM. On a recent vacation I had to have starboard motor serviced for water in lower unit (fishing line in prop shaft seal) The mechanic informed me the lower motor mount on both motors were stretched and needed replacing in the near future. I...
I have been watching the trim motor covers rust away now for a few years (salt water). Motors still work but likely to quit any time now. Twin 1998 90HP E90SLECM FASTRAK T/T SYSTEM. Lined up ARCO replacements motors. Fearing the worst I removed the snap rings from the lower Pivot Pin and tried...
1998 Evinrude 90hp 60deg. V4. Tach did not work when I purchased the boat. Traced it back to voltage regulator. Replaced regulator, 15 months later Tach stops working (uh!oh!). Tested regulator. Puting out 1 amp from 1000-3000 rpm. Water pump is maintained & working. Could the stator be killing...
Can anyone suggest a decent shop tachometer for the do-it-your-selfer. From what I can see an automotive model will not work on my 1998 90hp Evinrude's.<br /> Thanks
I have twin 90hp Evinrudes (with 20 amp regulated charging systems)on Glacier Bay Cat. One battery and gas tank for each motor. Completely seperate electrical systems. I installed a third house battery to run lights, live well pump, & accessories.I installed a 50 amp West Marine battery combiner...
This seems like a stupid question. I just added a third battery to run lights, pumps, etc.. Other two bateries take care of twin 90hp Evinrudes, one for each engine. Does the ground wire have to be specific to each battery circuit or can the ground be common to all batteries. <br />...
Is it necessary to caulk a vinyl rub rail? I replaced the original that had a terrible caulk job. I sealed up old holes and deck to hull joint before attaching new rub rail.<br />Would it be better to allow water to drain from the occasional gap between rail and hull?<br />...
I have twin 1998 90hp engines model # E90SLECM on<br />a Glacier Bay Cat. Each engine has seperate 50 gal. fuel tank. The primer bulbs on each engine will not pump up (60% of the time). Replacing the bulbs had no effect. It is a problem with engines cold and warm. When engines are shut down at...
