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    1968 6 HP Evinrude need help

    Hi, Trying to bring this motor back to use and could use some help. Model 6802R. Compression 140/138. Checked points to 0.02 and then when it was running I checked with strobe light. It stays perfectly between two marks on both cyls. Disassembled and cleaned carb. Opened low speed needle to...
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    First Tohatsu motor 9.9HP

    Hi, I have my first Tohatsu motor on hands and trying to find some basic info. Looks like year is not an easy task to determine. Can anyone help help? Also, on one parts site shows spark plugs for M9.9B2 as B7HS-10, another one BR7HS-10 and the PDF manual I found on the Web shows BR6HS. What...
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    Need advise on skeg repair on 1991 48SPL Evinrude

    Hi, I have one with skeg like this. Any way to get something to replace it without welding? All the stuff on internet goes on the top of existing skeg just to protect it... Tnx.
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    Need help with 1994 50HP Evinrude E50TLERE

    Hello, I just got this motor to re-power my 17' pontoon. Previous owner had dealer install it on 1968 boat year ago, but he never finished the boat and wanted to get rid of the whole thing, so I got motor with boat and trailer attached to it. I had bunch of OMC motors from 6 to 40 HP , but the...
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    Need help with 1996 9.9HP Mercury stalling

    Hi, I got this motor with the boat. It is 1996 9.9HP 4-stroke Mercury , SN# 0H004746. It starts instantly runs for 10 -30 secs (sometime longer)and stops. I tried 2 different gas tanks and hoses. Replaced fuel line to fuel pump that looked "spongy". Tested with disconnected fuel line from carb...
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    Where to get good repair manual for 1996 9.9 HP Mercury 4 cycle

    Hi, I became familiar with 2 cycle OMC motors (two 6 HPs, three 25 HPs and two 40 HPs) by now, but recently I got pontoon project boat with 1996 Mercury 9.9EL 4 stroke motor (Serial # OH004746). It ran perfectly when I tried first time, but on second time it had problem starting. Then it ran...
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    What kind of control cables does this motor need?

    Need advice on hookup for 1983 15HP Mariner made by Yamaha Hi, I have 1983 15 HP Mariner made by Yamaha. Electric start. It is tiller , but has all hookup "things" for remote controls on it already. If I need to find controls, will it be Mercury or Yamaha ones? This is my first non-OMC motor...
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    Please help to id trailer spring

    Hello, I have old jet ski trailer that I modified for john boat\canoe. One of the leaf springs got busted. I tried to find replacement , but was not able even to find this type of spring anywhere. Do you know what it is called? Where can I get it? Please help! Thanks.
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    How to determine what pilot jet is for 9.9 HP and wich is for 15 HP?

    Hello, Carb for my motor has 2 Pilot jets listed: 82600M (#46) and 94561M (#48) I am not able to fid any indication what is for 9.9 or 15 HP. I do have original service manual and parts list, but nothing there. Internet does not say it either. Please help. Tnx.
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    Need help with 1983 15HP Mariner

    Hello, I was advised to move it to Yamaha forum since it was actually made by Yamaha. I got this motor in great condition. Only it starts, runs like crazy and stalls. I found that for some reason PILOT JET (part #1) on Carburetor diagram is missing. I am not able to locate it anywhere. Looks...
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    Need help with Mariner 15 CE

    Hello, I am OMC person, but last weekend I was not able to pass this motor during our community garage sale. According to the owner it was sitting inside for last 10 year, but it looks great outside and like new inside, so I took my chances for $200. I figured it is 1983 by now. Can anyone help...
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    Need help with 1968 40 HP Big Twin Evinrude

    Hello, ' Model 40853D. I put it on the boat after the winter, put new spark plugs , new oil. Started right away , ran it in the water tank for 15 mins fine, checked the water exhaust, temperature, everything was great. Next day brought it to the lake, started fine, ran fine for a few mins and...
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    It used to be a way to see all my old posts. It is not here anymore, is it?

    I am not able to find this option anymore. Everything changed....
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    1968 40HP Evinrude Electric Start problem

    Hello, I have 1968 40HP Big Twin Evinrude that I rebuilt while ago. Ran fine for two seasons. Started fine this morning , then on the lake electric start died. No click at all. Rope start works fine. Motor runs fine after rope start. Tried to troubleshoot at home. Cleaned all contacts, good...
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    Parts source for 1969 Merc 40 Kiekhaefer 4 HP

    Hello, What would be a parts source for such motor (I am really OMC guy). ***** does not have such year. ***** seems is not there anymore... Mod EDIT: please remember Iboats is an online retailer and dont post competitors info/links Thanks.
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    Where to find graphite brushes for MotorGuide FW-HT 54 lbs trolling motor?

    Hello, I was trying to find it on the internet and it looks like for other brands it is not a problem, but for this particular one it is not there. Anybody has an idea? The motor is good , just the brushes got worn out. Thanks.
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    1968 40HP Evinrude Big Twin electric start carb problem

    Hello, My engine started to run gasoline from carburator , like it is overflooding, so I dissasembled carb and put new float, needle with seat, gasket. Now when I try to start I have to open throttle as much as I can on neutral to get it started and it starts , runs for 2-5 secs and stops. Then...
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    1968HP Evinrude does not want to pump water (new impeller)

    Hello, I am moving this question from another thread. 1968 40 HP Evinrude (40853D). Lower unit was completely re-built including new impeller. When motor started for the first time it started pumping water from top exhaust hole for a few mins , but then water stopped and I had to turn off...
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    Minn Kota Endura 30 stopped turning

    Hello, It stopped turning. Removed prop, opened 2 long bolts - no sign of water, no burnt smell, looks good. Carbon brushes about 1/2''. 12 Volts goes to brushes - does it mean switch is good????. What can it be? Tnx.
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    How to test coils on 1968 Evinrude 40HP?

    I am rebuilding 40HP 1968 Evinrude. It looks like I am not getting sparks. I replaced plugs , points and condensors, tested vacume swithch , etc, but did not help. I reassembled it again and took coils out. Is there a way to check them without special equipment? Thanks.
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