Search results

  1. R

    Johnson 1987 pistons

    Tim T----bearings on a Mercury are mounted different than on an OMC .-----Rarely find crankshaft damage on an OMC motor.
  2. R

    Johnson 1987 pistons

    Not a good idea to put new piston rings on used pistons.-----Yes the motor will run.----Many worn out motors run.----Doing a 1965 Mercury " panther " to help a dealer.----Found that crankshaft was worn , thus allowing crank to wipe out labarynth seals.----Resulting in the poor idle.----Owner of...
  3. R

    Staying warm on boat in the winter

    A sterndrive ?-----Get a heater hooked up to engine cooling system.-----See your dealer.
  4. R

    Boat going in reverse but not forward.

    Darn keyboard has a mind of it's own.-----Coupler
  5. R

    Boat going in reverse but not forward.

    SOUNDS----like shift rod needs to be adjusted at the couler.-----Hurry to a shop to save big $$$.
  6. R

    18 hp Johnson no spark

    Wires going to the correct set of points ?----Cam upside down ?----Sparkplug wires replaced ?
  7. R

    2000 Johnson J90PLSSE LU identification

    Many years of crossflow V-4 have that gear case!!----And gearcases from say a 1980 model V-4 would also fit.----So easy in my opinion.
  8. R

    2000 Johnson J90PLSSE LU identification

    I would rather have say a 1992 V-4 crossflow ( also an exact match ) unit in good condition.-----Than a new aftermarket one !!
  9. R

    2000 Johnson J90PLSSE LU identification

    That is an older v-4 crossflow gearcase.-----And in my opinion it is a more durable gearcase than those installed on the 60 degree loopers.---.----Remove the prop.----Look inside and see if there are 4 screws holding the propshaft bearing housing in place.
  10. R

    Starter

    Visit---- crowley marine--or------evinrudeparts.ca
  11. R

    115 evinrude fuel leak

    Correct that is the fuel primer valve with the red lever for manual operation.-----Get the repair kit.-----But I think there may be more issues with the motor.
  12. R

    1999 Force/Merc 75HP 3 Cylinder 2-Stoke Rough Running Issues

    Testing spark has nothing to do with the sparkplug itself.----Test the spark with a tester or make one with some wire / cardboard / glue.-----If flywheel key is sheared the timing will be off.
  13. R

    1999 Force/Merc 75HP 3 Cylinder 2-Stoke Rough Running Issues

    Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on the 3 leads , yes or no ?-----Has the battery been load tested , even if new ?---Flywheel key checked ?----Water pump impeller changed every 5 years ?----Water in the fuel ?-----Factory fuel pump installed or an Amazon special ?
  14. R

    Force twin120hp Slow Cranking

    Bad water pump impellers , but it ran fine??----Post the actual compression numbers here.----Need to evaluate these engines before spending any beer tokens on them.
  15. R

    Force twin120hp Slow Cranking

    How did these motors run for you last season ?
  16. R

    Mercury Outboard identification help

    Post a few pictures of the engine block and carburetor.
  17. R

    Mercury Outboard identification help

    Those decals were only used in 1984 and 1985.
  18. R

    Excessive smoking

    I used to fire up a pair of 235 HP Johnson 2 strokes.----Lots of smoke.-----A am sure people in the marina thought ---" there must be something wrong " with those motors.
  19. R

    Excessive smoking

    Some of the newest parts motors I own are 4 strokes.----Thrown out by big shops / marinas and not worth repairing.
Top