Search results

  1. R

    2000 Johnson 150 hp Port side temp switch

    One wire is for the " quickstart " feature.----The other wire is for overheat.-----Your location ?----Should be lots of good used ones available.
  2. R

    1979 Evinrude 35 hp - No Reverse Gear

    I say the brass connecter and bolt are NOT properly installed here.
  3. R

    63D orfice high speed jet?

    Your location ?
  4. R

    New to winterizing..is it possible to fill cylinders with antifreeze?

    Alldodge. ----Volvo Penta.----3 cylinder diesel with sail drive !
  5. R

    Poured water into exhaust manifold

    Time to see if motor will turn over.-----And check oil level.-----Get motor running to make 1000% sure no water sits in a cylinder for a few weeks.
  6. R

    New to winterizing..is it possible to fill cylinders with antifreeze?

    Had a call from local sailing friend some time ago.------Said he was winterizing a 3 cylinder VOLVE diesel.----Had the bucket of antifreeze in the cockpit.----Ended up with coolant in the cylinders and a locked up motor.------So I helped him out and got motor running.----Oil changed and motor...
  7. R

    Free Boat, This thing is a badboy!

    Get the local Coast Guard or Marine Rescue organization to have a look at your boat floating.-----Full load of fuel , passengers and fishing gear.-----No need to trust us folks here !
  8. R

    New VRO Fails No Oil Alarm Test

    When it sees 12 volts it beeps and turns off.------If it does not , it is defective.-----If it keeps beeping it is defective.
  9. R

    70s force 70... No reaction from key

    But it is a simple fact.
  10. R

    New VRO Fails No Oil Alarm Test

    Yes there is a wee circuit in the buzzer itself.
  11. R

    Fouling spark plugs

    ?----Do parts and pieces know how big the motor is that is idling ?
  12. R

    Need help identifying weird oil plug

    But the block may have been ready to have that hole threaded for certain models ?
  13. R

    70s force 70... No reaction from key

    So now you have a motor ( 1971 or 1972) with electric shift .----And a motor with an ignition system that is not in the top 10 on the hit parade------Nothing wrong with the electric shift if you understand how it works.-----Not easy to find a shop to work on those.
  14. R

    Need help identifying weird oil plug

    Did some starters use a support bracket ?----Bolt hole for that bracket ?
  15. R

    1980 evinrude 20hp no start hard to pull over

    Have to start somewhere.----Drain inspect gear oil.------Perhaps remove lower unit and see if it is easier to pull over.-----Is the recoil starter properly timed ?-----Yes there is such a thing.
  16. R

    Free Boat, This thing is a badboy!

    Good luck with it !!
  17. R

    Lower unit oil has metallic swirls

    Well-----What motor is this ?
  18. R

    1971 Johnson 50Hp. linkage starting point for link and sync

    Maximum timing advance is set at the factory.----Set for the life of the motor.-----Believe it or not idle timing looks after itself.-----Idle timing( 3 / 4 degrees ) is the point where throttle plates open up.-----Be very careful if you decide to start adjusting things !-----What is your motor...
  19. R

    Fouling spark plugs

    Good luck with the tune-up.
  20. R

    OMC SSV-177 Glastron 1979

    It will be hard to convince the gentleman , he is sure all is in good shape.-----Starter won't work.----Tilt won't work.----All an easy fix.
Top