Hello,
This is my first time posting to this web site, so I hope someone can help. I have a 1990 Mercury outboard 40HP. I've had it now for approximately 4 years. I had it running and in the water a couple of weeks ago and it ran fine like it always has. Recently I went to start it up...
Hello,
This is my first time posting to this web site, so I hope someone can help. I have a 1990 Mercury outboard 40HP. I've had it now for approximately 4 years. I had it running and in the water a couple of weeks ago and it ran fine like it always has. Recently I went to start it up...
I have a 1973 Mercury outboard 40hp. <br />(SN: 3407409) that is having<br />ignition problems. I think it's the switchbox.<br />The motor appears to be in good shape. Should<br />I spend the money to fix this motor or should I<br />trash it. Are these motors any good?<br /><br />Thanks,<br...
Hello,<br /><br /> I'm interested in purchasing a new outboard<br />motor for my 14 Boston Whaler. I would like a<br />40HP 4 stroke motor with a no tiller handle. I <br />know outboards can be expensive. I don't want to<br />spend over $4000.00 for one. Does anyone have<br />any advice...
Hello,<br /><br /> I need to buy a stator for my 1973-74 Mercury<br />outboard 40hp (SN: 3407409). Could someone provide me with a part number for this? Is there a standard part number for this part? Also, could someone recommend a cheap place to buy this part.<br />Sorry to sound so cheap...
Hello,<br /><br />Please help me. I have no idea where to<br />go with this. I have a 1973 Mercury outboard 40HP<br />(Model 400 / SN: 3407409) that won't start. It has the Thunderbolt ignition. The original mercury controls (key switch) broke, so I put in a after market key switch made for...
Hello,<br /><br /> Please help me. I have no idea where to<br />go with this. I have a 1973 Mercury outboard 40HP<br />(Model 400 / SN: 3407409) that won't start. What really stinks is I put this motor in the shop this past January and didn't get it back until the other day. The marine...
Hello,<br /><br /> I have a 1969 Mckee Craft (14ft.).<br />I just painted the bottom of the boat with<br />antifouling bottom paint. I'm seeing bleeding<br />spots appear through the paint. I call it bleeding because this is what it resembles.<br />Is there anyway to prevent this from...
Hello,<br /><br /> I posted a message several months ago concerning some tips on bending stainless<br />tubing. This tubing will serve as a deck<br />railing for my 13ft. Mckee Craft. Although<br />I recieved some good tips, I am still having a problem with the tube crimping. This tubing...
Hello,<br /><br /> I have an older Mckee Craft boat that I would like to get bow rails for. Does anyone know where I could find rails (stainless steel).<br />Is there a web site that I can goto? Thanks for your help.<br /><br />Wayne
I have a 1973 Mercury outboard 40 hp Model 400<br />w/ Thunderbolt Ignition. The motor has been<br />sitting in my shed for the past 3 years. I just started working on it to get it running again.<br />I have replaced the solonoid with a new one.<br />Also replaced wires from solonoid to starter...
I have a 1973 Mercury outboard 40 hp Model 400<br />w/ Thunderbolt Ignition. The motor has been<br />sitting in my shed for the past 3 years. I just started working on it to get it running again.<br />I have replaced the solonoid with a new one.<br />Also replaced wires from solonoid to...
I have a mercury 40 hp. (model = 400) outboard. The origonal igniton switch was housed inside a mercontrol with a push button electric choke on top. I was having trouble locating a switch that would fit inside the mercontrol so I bought one that i could mount in the dash.<br />My problem is the...
I have a 1972 Mercury outboard 40 hp.<br />I am in the process of installing another key<br />switch into the dash of the boat. This switch<br />was purchased from a local boat shop. It has three prongs (Ignition, Start, and Battery). I posted a question earlier in the week concerning wire...
I have a 1972 Mercury 40hp. outboard motor<br />(Model 400). I would like to bypass the <br />key switch that is on the controls and install<br />a new 3 position (Ignition/Start/Battery)<br />key switch on the console of the boat. Can this be done. The key switch and all wires in the...
