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    Volvo Penta 350 Throwing 698 & 699

    It has a digital screen display instead of the round individual gauges if that tells you anything. Ill be back in a few days.
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    Volvo Penta 350 Throwing 698 & 699

    I don't but I can. What will that tell you?
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    Volvo Penta 350 Throwing 698 & 699

    Got a 2008 Volvo Penta 350 running great but occasionally throwing 1. SPN: 698 Engine Coolant Temp Gauge (PWM2)(DTC 1633) FMI: 5 Current Below Normal or Open Circuit 2. SPN: 699 Drive Oil Gauge (PWM3)(DTC 1635) FMI: 5 Current Below Normal or Open Circuit I've read a few forums saying it might...
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    Mercruiser Shift Issues

    The V spring that keeps lever centered, I took it off and bent slightly closer together. It takes less force for the shifting to engage the shift cutoff switch. It now works good. I know this isnt the right way and that lower unit is probably otw out but hey, it works!
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    Mercruiser Shift Issues

    That shift arm I have circled in red is super hard to turn. Going for a test ride this afternoon and ill report back. Both shift cables have been installed step by step per the manual.
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    Mercruiser Shift Issues

    Drained the oil and found the magnet loaded up, discolored oil with shinny specs
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    Mercruiser Shift Issues

    Working on a buddies 1996 mercruiser with an alpha one drive. The issue is the spring lever that moves up and down (see second picture) to engage the shift cutoff switch is not moving when shifting. I can move it up and down manually. A shop replaced the shift cable and I replaced the shift...
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    200hp Evinrude FICHT No Spark

    Background: I got the boat for the motor, previous owner had health issues ended up never using it and it sat for a very long time. The motor is super is clean and has 140psi on all cylinders. It has no spark on all cylinders while turning over with the key and while performing the coil test in...
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    Volvo Penta Tilt/Trim Motor and Pump

    Hey im in the same boat as you…. Lol did that $60 motor work?
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    Help Finding Replacement Tilt Motor Volvo Penta SX-A

    Volvo Penta SX-A tilt motor went out, verified it’s getting 12V. I have been unable to find a replacement for the little electric motor. I have only been able to find the entire assembly for $1K. I would really appreciate help sourcing a replacement motor, there is not identification marks on it.
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    Mercruiser 5.0 Oil Pan Replacement Tips

    How can I check the steering arm for leaks? The steering arm has some solid rust instead the engine bay.
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    Mercruiser 5.0 Oil Pan Replacement Tips

    The shop I have access to has a I beam with a hoist that can only lift 9ft off the ground. I dont think ill have room to clear the sides of the boat.
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    Mercruiser 5.0 Oil Pan Replacement Tips

    Timing chain looks clean and the pan rails look to be in good shape as well.
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    Mercruiser 5.0 Oil Pan Replacement Tips

    Ya ill have to remove the drive, I thought that was a given lol.
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    Mercruiser 5.0 Oil Pan Replacement Tips

    To replace the timing chain covers I would have to remove all the front accessories off the engine correct?
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    Mercruiser 5.0 Oil Pan Replacement Tips

    Alright so I got a steal on a super clean 2002 Sea Ray with a mercruiser 5.0. Oil pan needs replaced see picture! I have pulled engines before. I am thinking raise the engine enough to get under it, replace the pan, do some while you are there's, and then drop it back down. I am looking for...
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    Yamaha Wiring Diagram Cheat Sheet

    I recently installed a used 1997 Yamaha 200hp on a buddies boat. When he dropped everything off he gave me a birds nest of wires for the gauges and controls... The PO of the motor had cut the oil/trim gauge and remote oil tank harness instead of pulling them through and majority of the wires...
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    Tank Fuel Pickup Sheared Off

    Today I was helping my buddy replace his fuel supply line on his center console boat. When he went to cut the fuel line off the barb fitting coming from the fuel pick up tube the top sheared right off. The tank has a fitting that the fuel pickup tube was threaded in. We tried loosening the...
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    Yamaha T&T 3 Wire to 2 Wire Conversion Question

    I recently bought a 1989 Yamaha 90HP 90ETLF that had been sitting for many years. Tilt and trim does not work, after troubleshooting found that the motor is bad. Pulled the motor and found the internals to be heavily corroded. The motor is controlled by three wires, not a lot of options for...
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