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    What year is my Evinrude 115 intruder? Also cuts out when warmed up problem

    Hi, Im in Australia and have an evinrude Intruder 115 , the model number is HE115GLEOC but i cant find that model anywhere. 2nd - I have an issue with the motor, it runs idle for ages and the hose, then when i put in the water and under load it goes fine (the odd missfire) for 10mins then...
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    What model / year. id plate corroded and have black / white round sticker number

    Hi all. Im in Australia and purchased a boat with a 150hp saltwater series 2 motor on it. I need to replace a few bits and cant find what the model / year is. The id plate has corroded and come off and did some research about the round black sticker with the white line through it, I found it...
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    Yamaha 150hp Salt water series Identification?

    Hi. Im trying to identify the model / year of a motor i just purchased. label says 63P x400119 Think thats how it reads :)
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    Help with Spring clutch - not sure which one?

    i need to order a spring clutch but they have 2 listed on here, Not sure which one i need or if they are the same? Mod EDIT dead link removed Item #36
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    Identify Mercury 40 help

    Hi, can someone tell me the model / year / hp for the serial number 9188828 (Australia) It does say mercury 40 on the cowling. thanks
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    Restoring a Tinny

    Hi. Im looking at buying a tinny (in australia) Its painted inside and out but would like to remove the paint inside and out as its all deterated a bit and repaint inside and the outside restore back to the aluminium look. I was looking at the pressure washer sand blast gun attachment to clean...
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    is my motor too high-- problems?

    Hi, i have a 21ft glass halfcab and just put a 235hp Johnson on the back. I seem to get alot of spray from the lower leg when traveling, also i do get a little purposing when going over 55kph. could this be a issue being too high, i can life with the spray a bit. The image looks like its angles...
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    86' 235hp gearbox and tuneup help

    Hi, firstly im having an intermittent issues with going in reverse, on a day out after using reverse a few times, sometimes it goes straight in and fine, sometimes it wont go in untill its past the lock in point and the revs are high or it will just give the almost in grinding gear noise. Ive...
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    What is my year / info for 4hp

    hi, can someone tell me that year and which model it is of this outboard i have jsut picked up, i looked on here but couldn't work out which one it is. http://www.boats.net/parts/search/Merc2/Mercury/parts.html Apparently i need a spring or something that lets the prop slip if it hits...
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    Black stains from exhaust. How to clean / prevent?

    Hi all. Again i come to ask the advise from the great people of this board :) I have a 86' 235 johnson outboard. I used to run the fuel 40/1 as it was a new engine to me and i know it had been sat around for years. After everything was realized to be ok i started running 50/1 recommended. My...
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    Johnson 235hp - tuneup

    Hi alll. Since ive had this engine on the boat it seems to always run rich / smoke / smell of fuel. Ive rebuilt the cabies etc and they are not flooding its when the engine is running. This is my engine This is my engine 1985 Johnson 235hp and the model is J235TXCOR I cant find anything...
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    Hull bounce?

    Hi. I purchased my 21ft Fiberglass halfcab a year ago. It had no floor in and was a mess. I replaced all the stringers, floor (added ander floor tank) thanks to users from this site. i did it all correct using glass, and marine ply etc. I completed it all about 2 months ago. I purchased a old...
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    Hull Bounce?

    Hi. I have this problem that when my boat gets to around 60kph on the water the front starts bouncing so i have to pull back to about 55kph. i have a 21ft fibreglass halfcab with a johnson 235hp on the back. I have had the trim fully down and removed the rest pin to see if it will go further...
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    Cleaning up connections

    Hi all. I would like to clean up all the connection on my 85 235hp Johnson. When I undo the joiner plugs they have old grease in them and I would like to clean out and clean the connections. Any tricks or tips for this? Cheers
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    1986 235hp Johnson strange bog down issue

    Hi all. The motor was running perfectly well the other week then i took out lastnight. It was running ok for 5 mins then seemed like it was low on fuel. The vent on tank was open and no restrictions i can see. I run half throttle all the time as thats about 70k on the water but i had to put...
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    Can someone identify this hose thats loose

    hi. I have this thin hose that starts just tucked between the engine cowling and the steering rod and just hangs down to the start of the gearbox. I have found a hole in the back of the gearbox the it would be the right lengh for but if it is for that do i need it and what is it for or where...
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    Problem with leg too long - where should it sit?

    Hi. I had a 100 Merc on my boat where the leg was long and the keel line was half way through the prop, I now have a 235 Johnson on it with and xl leg which i have another problem. It works fine in the water but when i get a little speed up it starts spraying a large amount of water and slows...
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    Trim tabs setup?

    Hi. I need some information on setting up trimtabs. I got given the tabs and hydraulic pistons and all screws bolts etc but no pump or switch., What would i need to get this working. i did research for the pumps and they are $300? is there a cheaper solution to this? cheers
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    Temp sensor gauge, 85 Johnson?

    Hi. I see this motor has a alarm feature but is it possible to hook to the sensors and make use of the temp gauge i have in my dash. thanks 1985 V6 235hp Johnson VRO
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    235hp 85 struggle to start

    Hi all, i have a 235 ive just purchased that struggles to start unless i use the spray 'start ya bastard' when it starts it runs ok and starts ok after its just the cold start, any tips / help what to do. thanks
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