Search results

  1. S

    Tilt Trim Wires on Pre alpha

    Hello, I know the information is here somewhere, but my search function wont work... I got the boat with the wires cut off on both sides for the tilt trim switch and sender. There is no tilt gage on the mid 80s boat. I need the schematic for how to install at tilt gage and then where to put...
  2. S

    how to pressure test upper and lower

    Ive got the outdrive apart. Know there was water in oil when I drained it. How do I pressure check the upper and lower to find out which seals to replace. Thanks
  3. S

    pre alpha water pump question.

    Today I got the outdrive, what I figured out is pre alpha off the boat. all came apart with no problem, except the lower half of the water pump, which is plastic. I didnt want to take a chance on breaking it, because of it being plastic, so left it there. Of course the impeller was toast and...
  4. S

    new to mercruiser game need basic help

    OK, I have sold my boats with Seadrives, and Evinrude. So now I am at square one. What I know Boat is 84 chriscraft scorpion with driveshaft running under deck to outdrive (center engine). Boat is mostly sound, lots of work was done to it. Outdrive is pre alpha, but seems to have alpha lower...
  5. S

    Boat Buying opinions

    Im looking at Walk around cuddy between 21 and 24 foot. Have been coming back over and over to proline, since there seem to be plenty to be had. Options are buying old boat with old motor for 5K (my max limit), or old boat and trailer with no engine for about 12-1500:confused:, then buying...
  6. S

    Rotten stringers and decks.

    found wellcraft 248 sport fisherman 1987 with 1999 suzuki 225 with trailer for low price except when I looked under deck the stringers are gone, wood completely mia. Also looked at Wellcraft 230 coastal same era with cracked stringer rotted also. Looked at Renken seamaster cc all wood under...
  7. S

    Johnson 150 Jumping out of reverse gear?

    My 87 Johnson 150 GT runs flawlessly in forward, shifting, etc. the only issue is that it has a tendency to make a clunking sound like it is falling out of the reverse gear and then slamming back in. I assume someone else has had this issue, so I am asking to see if I can get an idea on...
  8. S

    Spare parts list?

    Got proline 20 running great, 1988 Johnson 150 GT. Planning on taking trip out of keys for one week fishing. My question is what if any parts should I keep on hand for this engine when taking offshore fishing? I have seatow, so is there any reason to pack spare prop, etc. Opinions welcome...
  9. S

    Gage light wiring help needed

    My newly acquired proline 20 has a gage panel with about 5 gages all working. The problem is they are wired so that when the battery selector switch is turned to on, the lights all come on all of the gages(only the light, not the gage itself and even with the ignition off) The back of the gage...
  10. S

    Fuel Gage not working

    I replaced my fuel gage on Johnson 150 with new one. Only reads half full and never seems to do anything. What is the troubleshooting process for this. PS 1988 proline cc. Thanks
  11. S

    Eagle Fish ID 128 problem

    Today I used my fish finder, eagle fish id 128 and it shut off, . from then on whenever I tried to power up, every so often it would beep with a vertical line down the screen then nothing. Then if I tried to restart it soon after it wouldnt do anything. Later it would do that one beep and a...
  12. S

    VRO Keep it or lose it?

    I would like to hear some opinions so I can decide wether or not to eliminate the VRO on my 88 150 GT Johnson. It is working now, however I have had a few oil alarms that cleared once I pumped the priming bulb. I am running it with oil in the gas also because I am a little nervous since the...
  13. S

    Old Boat Livewell need help.

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bought a used proline. Has a non functional shurflow washdown/baitwell pump, also has a rule recirc pump in the baitwell, working. I suspect the rule pump as later addition after the other pump died. I am new to...
  14. S

    Bait livewell pump systems help

    Bought a used proline. Has a non functional shurflow washdown/baitwell pump, also has a rule recirc pump in the baitwell, working. I suspect the rule pump as later addition after the other pump died. I am new to using these. Do I need a baitwell pump, or should I stick with the...
  15. S

    Guages with condensation inside

    Most of the guages on my boat have condensation inside. Some original OMC,some have been replaced on a 88 boat. They all work. Is there a fix for this, does it happen all the time, or are the guages defective. Do I need to worry besides being hard to read? Thank you. PS, boat is in Florida.
  16. S

    Tach setting 6C or 6P

    I read a lot that the tach for johnson 150 GT needs to be set on 6....Is that 6C or 6P. They are opposite each other. Right now the arrow points at 6C. Is that correct?
  17. S

    Trailer Tires Advice

    Hello, I have purchased a used 20 Proline Center Console with 150 Motor. It sits on a Dual Axle Trailer with bad tires. The tires on there now say ST78-B13 and are 5 lug. Question, I am looking to replace with new tires, and am confused by all of the different numbers, ratings...
  18. S

    Johson 87 150 Tachometer malfunction

    I am just beginning to get to know a proline 20 cc with a 1988 Johnson 150 GT. There is a standard OMC tach plus a larger size fancy one on the dashboard. Of course the inside of the dashboard looks like spaghetti to me at this point of my relationship with this old boat. full speed the OMC...
  19. S

    Johson 87 150 fuel oil ratio

    What is the fuel oil mixture ratio for the johnson 150 GT. I want to be prepared in case because I am not sure the VRO is working good on recently purchased boat. Dont have a manual yet.... Thank you.
  20. S

    proline 88 20 cc fuel capacity

    Can someone help me with the standard fuel tank capacity for the 20 proline cc 1988. Thanks.
Top