OK here is the deal! The boat is a 1985 stingray 175ss with 3.0 140hp mercruiser. Outdrive is pre alpha. I haven't had it long! Took the boat out for the first time and every time I would throttle up it would die unless I slammed to full throttle then it would go but only about 20mph and would...
I have a 1985 stingray 17ft open bow. Powered by mercruiser 3.0 140hp. Has 13pitch prop now and its not right! Anybody happen to know what pitch is best? 17 or 19 maybe?
here is my problem it idles ok but if i try to accel slowly it will die but if i slam it to full throttle it will kinda plain out but will only hit around 15 to 20mph at about 4000rpms. the engine sounds ok sounds strong. has new plugs and wires and new points. i recently bought the boat so...
Before the engine would run but not under load. Now it won't start if it does its for a very short time. Plugs and wires are new the points are good its getting gas. I treated the gas with seafoam and techron. Could the timing be off all of a sudden? The carb coughs up smoke when trying to...
I have 1985 stingray with mercruiser 140 . When in the water it backfires and tries to stall when accelerating. Could this be bad gas it sat for a long time. When at idle it is fine. If so what is the best way to syphon the gas out. Must have a anti syphon valve. Any help would be great!
I have a 1968 Sea Star boat runs and looks awesome. I have used it for two summers and now it's time to replace the soft floor. So i pulled up some of the wood floor and there is two stringers running length wise with the boat. My question is does anyone know what the stringers are made from on...
My 1968 merc 500 thunderbolt just dribbles at low speeds but seems to pee really good at high rpms. Has new impeller on it and idol doesn't seem low what could be the problem? Other boats I see have a nice stream all the time. Any advice?
I finally got water to come out of the tell/tale now i can't get the lower unit back on. Please help anyone!!.1968 merc 500 50 hp 4 cylinder thunderbolt.
Just bought a boat with a 1968 merc 500. I took off the lower unit and the impeller looks good to me but i am new to this. the pee hole doesent seem to be clogged. what else should i look at. I just want the darn thing to spit water out. The motor is very strong and runs great otherwise. Please...
