My prop has a moderate size chip on one of its two blades. I think this is causing cavitation?? at high speeds. It is a 6hp Sea King made by Chrysler - 1968. Have tried Iboats propeller but is tooo expensive ($129) - motor is worth about $50. Is there a place I can go for something a little...
I have just replaced the impeller on my 50 hp Mariner but the threaded stud coming down from the upper unit (the stud in the trim tab well) is worn. Can I remove this thread stud from the upper unit by turning counter clockwise? Can I get a new stud and lock nut?
Also, I wonder if I could use...
I installed a water pump repair kit for my 50hp Mariner but had to remove and reinstalled the lower unit twice. The first removal to install repair kit and the second removal because I was unsure I had seated the copper tubing correctly in the pump. I have now removed the lower unit again...
Recently installed water pump kit with help of this forum.Thanks! Now the engine will not start. Probably not related to installation of kit. Engine did start and run well before kit. Plugs are wet after trying to start so it could be firing problems. Should I replace plugs and wires before...
