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    Suzuki DT4 water circulation problem

    HI, I have a Suzuki DT4 when I remove the flushing plug while the motor is running I get a full volume of water and pressure, however no water comes out the pee hole just exaust pressure.Does anyone have any ideas.Is my motor over heating even if water sprays out the flushing hole?Thanks for the...
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    clunk noise under flywheel

    Hi, Hi have a 84 50 hp evinrude and when I rotate the flywheel I hear a clunking noise.I removed the flywheel and made sure every thing was tight.But it still clunks.Could I have a warped flywheel? Thanks
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    force and chrysler are they the same?

    I have a 84 85 hp chrysler. Would a 86 85 hp force be the same identical powerhead?Is so for how many years were the the same? Thanks,Tom:'(
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    Can't find year of this mercury

    Someone gave me a mercury motor and the only numbers I can find on it is the ser # A195182.I don't even know the hp.The person said he thinks its a 50 hp it has 4 cyl. Thanks for the help
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    Question on reed valves

    I have a 84 50 hp Merc .Is it a hard job to change these valves? Is there any way to check or test them before dismatling the engine?Thanks for the help
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    Help with merc control cables

    Are all merc control cables the same from year to year.I hav e a set of cables from a 71 or 72 merc.Would they fit a 1985?. Thanks,Bob
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    Firing problem 50 HP Merc

    I have a 1984 4 cyl 50 hp merc. When I pull the wires off either #3 or 4 the motor will stall out. I seems to make no difference in the way the motor runs when I disconnect #1 or 2 cyl. compression is 120 in all 4 and I have good spark. Thanks for your help. I rebuilt the carbs but It looks like...
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    What horse power is this motor

    Model # 1050625
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    what horse power is this merc

    model#1050625 thanks
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    What year and Hp is this mercury

    Ser#195182. Thats all I have It's a 4 cyl in line motor. Thanks,Tom
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    Is it a blown head gasket

    1992 70hp Force compression readings are #1-125 #2-55 #3-90. Could this be a blown head gasket or possible piston and cylinder problems. Thanks for the help.Tom
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    Suzuki DT4 water flow

    I replaced the water tube and the impellar assembly in my DT4 and still have a water flow problem. water just dribbles out the pee tube and it seems like the warmer the motor gets the less pressure.I do notice exaust pressure at the flow tube.Is this normal?<br />Thanks for the help
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    Flywheel tries to turn when I hook up the battery

    This is a 1977 70 hp johnson.After sitting for a while I hoohed a battery up to the motor and I noticed a arc at the battery terminal.And noticed that every time I would attach the battery the flywheel tries to turn.I disconnected the ignition plug and also pulled the plug wires thinking the...
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    50 hp johnson does nothing but backfire now and then

    Hi,<br />I have a 1985 50 hp johnson that does nothing but backfire through the exaust every once in a while while cranking.. It was running great then the next time I went to start it this happened. Compression is 130 on both cylinders and has good spark.Could the ignition module be bad? I...
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    Need help with year of chrysler

    Any know the year of this motor model #857HC and if it will bolt up to a 1984 85 hp.Thanks for the help
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    Replacing a powerhead

    Hi,<br />I have a 1985 85 hp Chrysler and would like to know what year powerheads will fit this motor. thanks for your help. Tom
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    Water circulation question

    1985 50 hp Johnson.Water runs cold out of pee tube when i hook it up to muffs and the head feels warm. Shouldn't expelled water be the same temp of the motor?thanks,Tom
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    Question on compression

    Hi,<br />Just paid a mechanic 600.00 to repair my 1977 70 hp Johnson. He said all 3 cylinders have 60 pounds of compression and as long as the coimpression is even it should run fine. Well it does run but I don't think it has the power it should and consumes lots of fuel. Another mechanic said...
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    Am I running too lean

    Hi,<br />After about 3 hours of running with new spark plugs I noticed my plugs on all 3 cylinders have no carbon or dark deposits and are completly dry. The insulators are a light grey in color.Sometimes when I go to start it when warm it will sneeze and the only way to start it is to give it...
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    Tachometer help

    Hi,<br />Can a photo tachometer be used to measure RPM in outboards?<br />Thanks,Tom
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