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    New Boat Fever

    I have an opportunity to purchase a new 2003 Larson 234 Deckboat (hold model from last year).<br /><br />5.7 Liter Mercrusier with carb.<br /><br />Larson trailer included.<br /><br />Asking $27,499. They say this was their cost?<br /><br />Hour meter is not standard on this model so I don't...
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    Water in Oil

    1972 Mercruiser 140. Just went out to change oil and when I removed the oil pan drain bolt about a pint of water came out before the oil. I ran it all summer and never noticed water in the oil and it never ran hot. Before the first freeze I drained the block via the petcock (left petcock...
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    Shift problem

    Always something to fix on a 1972 140 HP Mercruiser Type I drive. Was shifting just fine now when I shift back to neutral from forward or reverse the out drive does not go into neutral. Shift from forward to neutral then the control lever fills like it is in a bind when trying to shift on to...
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    1972 Mercruiser 140 Fuel Pump Replacement

    Apparently previous owner had installed an automotive fuel pump as my marine replacement pump has an extra vent hole on the bottom of the pump (below the diaphram). I assume this is encase the diaphram fails the fuel can be routed to someplace other then the bilge area?<br /><br />Where should...
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    carburator rich/lean settings

    1972 Mercrusier 140 I/0 with Rochester Carb.<br /><br />Rebuilt carb this winter still have the following problem.<br /><br />When cold starts great and runs great with Thermostatic choke rich/lean set in the middle. After engine warms up it is very hesitant(bogs down) at about 1100 RPMs. After...
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    Automatic to Manual Choke conversion

    1972 Mercrusier 140 HP I/O with Rochester Carb. Having a few problem with the automatic choke. One setting it will not start when cold. The other setting it boggs down upon throttle up when warm. I would perfer to convert to a manual choke. Does any one know of any availible kits for this...
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    Slight oil leak

    On my 1972 140 HP Mercruiser 3.0L I notice that after running her I have some oil running onto the bottom of the manifold (drips at drain plug) and some running down the engine block below the manifold. It seems to be a very small amount as after 8 hours of operation it is not notible on the...
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    Motor Trims up on sudden stop

    When I throttle down from going fast and the wake<br />catches up to me my outdrive trims up slightly.<br /><br />I took the trim pump apart and cleaned and<br />checked everything as best I could. I reassembled and bled all of the lines including the trim sender unit and it still has this...
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    Motor Trims up on sudden stop

    When I throttle down from going fast and the wake<br />catches up to me my outdrive trims up slightly.<br /><br />I took the trim pump apart and cleaned and<br />checked everything as best I could. I reassembled and bled all of the lines including the trim sender unit and it still has this...
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    Refurb Complete (Pictures fixed)

    Sorry I did not have the pictures set up correctly. Should be better now, I hope! Don't have to sign up to view them. Was the first time I posted any pictures.<br /><br />Just had to share a few pictures from my project.<br />Refurbed 1972 Trisonic. New floor, stringers, upholstery, gel coat...
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    Boat refurbishing complete (well there is always something to tinker with)

    Just had to share a few pictures from my project.<br />Refurbed 1972 Trisonic. New floor, stringers, upholstery, gel coat, seating arrangement, etc.<br />Did all the work myself except I rebuilt the seats and had an upholstery shop cover them.<br />No major work to the motor required (GM 4...
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    Pedestal Fasteners

    In my boat refurbishing project I am replacing the starboard lounge seat with a pedestal mounted pilot seat. I have already purchased a Wise pilot chair and pedestal but the order taking person could not find an anchor kit for it in their catalog.<br /><br />What is the best way to anchor the...
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    Mercruiser Engine Alignment

    I just replaced the transom, stringers and floor in my boat. Thus I had to remove the engine. 1972 Mercruiser 140 with type I stern drive, of which I also replaced the gimble bearing. I borrowed the engine aligment tool from my local boat shop.<br /><br />I have adjusted the engine, front A...
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    Removal of Top cover of 1973 #1 Mercrusier

    I'm trying to remove the top cover of my upper unit to check bearing and replace seals (1973 #1 mercrusier). Has a special star shaped bolt head. No socket I have will fit. Grabbed it will my trusty vice grips but still would not loosen (as soon as I saw they were going to slip I stopped...
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    Trims up in reverse

    I was given a 1973 TriSonic 140 Mercursier. It had not seen water in at least 8 years. I took it out several times this summer to test the powertrain which worked well. I purchase the Jim Anderson book, "Runabout Renovation",recommended by several people from this site, which is a great book...
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    Oil seeping from sterndrive

    I have been given a 1973 TriSonic 140 Mercruiser with type I sterndrive. I noticed that oil is seeping out the water pump check hole (I really don't know what you call it, just a guess here) at the bottom of the lower unit. Normally a stream of water squirts out this hole when the unit is ran...
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