Search results

  1. jimmbo

    Seems to be no power on starboard side unless i push in the emergency start button anybody know what's wrong?

    Welcome to iboats I will assume you mean Starboard Engine. How many Batteries are in the boat, and how are they configured? Have you done any Troubleshooting of the Electrical System? Fuses unblown, loose/corroded connections? Do you have any kind of Electrical Wiring Diagram for the Boat from...
  2. jimmbo

    50hp Yamaha 2 stroke outboard fuel problem?

    Is the Throttle Cable hooked up? And are the Linkages on the engine moving?
  3. jimmbo

    89 28SPL Misfire both cylinders. ideas, and repair manuals?

    Getting zapped touching the Ignition Switch? What is the History of the motor? How long have you owned it? What other repairs, specifically in the Ignition System, have you done to it?
  4. jimmbo

    Tie off anchor?

    An unsecured/unstowed Anchor while underway, is not a good practice
  5. jimmbo

    Mysterious part in bilge - what is it??

    Welcome to iboats It is called a piece of Distributor Rotor
  6. jimmbo

    Gale Buccaneer 25hp year needed

    Welcome to iboats Any Model #? Usually located between the Transom Brackets/Clamps http://www.fiberglassics.com/library/index.php?title=Gale The PDFs can be downloaded
  7. jimmbo

    Sewing thread recommendations for a class 15 machine

    In most Cases, you do get what you pay for... How much more expensive is this Thread versus the next step down? If the better Thread lasts twice as long, the extra money spent now, will certainly be worth it down the road.
  8. jimmbo

    Mercruiser 5.7 won’t make power

    That is not cast in stone, but it is a Guide Point
  9. jimmbo

    motor not running correct

    Idle problems often occur in passages that plug up and aren't easily cleaned until the Area is exposed. A Serial # would come in handy to be able to view the correct Parts lists to see what the Carb looks like
  10. jimmbo

    motor not running correct

    Welcome to iboats Spraying Carb Cleaner into a Carb, only cleans the Choke and Throttle Plates and the top of the Discharge Nozzle What year is this motor? If the Choke/Primer system is the only way to keep the motor running, that likely means the Idle Fuel Passages are plugged, or there is the...
  11. jimmbo

    1980 Evinrude 35 horse

    My first thought was WTF, but I guess there have been some people who have tried to hone the Upper Cylinder Walls, with the Piston at BDC
  12. jimmbo

    Shore power

    Maybe it used to have Chargers, and/or Appliances. Boats and the Electrical Grid are NOT Compatible, so if you ever decide to add either, make sure you are using an Isolated Source of Electricity
  13. jimmbo

    1968 Johnson Tr-10r 55hp wiring help

    In 57, OMC did switch to 12 volts
  14. jimmbo

    Mercruiser 5.7 won’t make power

    On a very long fuel Line/Pipe, the diameter should be increased, just to reduce internal Friction. That 5.7 can Hoover 35 gallons in about 90 minutes at WOT, at least mine can
  15. jimmbo

    Controls or cables?

    The standard MerControl box is quite durable. The Go-Go Lever, can be down around 7 or 8 o'clock at Full Throttle. As mentioned make sure both Cables are the correctly adjusted length wise. As for the starvation issue, Have checked/cleaned the fuel filters, Are all connections between the tank...
  16. jimmbo

    1964 and 1966 blocks

    Shouldn't be a problem. Driveshafts and Crankshafts are the same both years, and the bolt pattern for the block and exhaust housing are the same.
  17. jimmbo

    Evinrude Sportwin 4423 carb setting

    Post some pics of the carb. I have service books for some of the Johnson's of that era, but back then, E and J weren't yet the same engine. But Johnson also had some very odd Fuel Delivery Systems as well.
  18. jimmbo

    1980 Evinrude 35 horse

    Welcome to iboats Dingleberry Hones are really not suitable for Engines that have Ports in the Cylinder Walls, the Balls, are under tension when in the bore, and will extend into the port, and damage both the ball and the Port. They also don't reveal the tapers in bore like the standard Hone...
  19. jimmbo

    Please help 1975 mercury 200 20hp

    What are you using the motor on? On a very light boat, some of the 2 blades have let that little 20hp, clip along really good
  20. jimmbo

    Please help 1975 mercury 200 20hp

    Finding a Gearcase from another engine would be a good idea. As I think the current case is going to give you trouble with Exhaust Gases getting out and interfering with the prop's grip. Also the Nut securing the Rear Bearing Carrier has to be unscrewed from the area that broke off, coming out...
Top