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    what drives the oil pump?

    I have been getting a fast beeping alarm on my 89 mercury black max lately. So today I took the oil pump off the block and all the gears are in great shape, I even think they are metal not sure though. But the piece that is inside the block that has the slot that the pinion gear goes in does...
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    few questions 1989 black max

    Ok I have a 135hp black max. The oil module was bad so I bought a new one and also a new oil cap because I cracked mine. I started the boat up and it will idle no problem no alarms or anything then when I go above idle i get a fast beeping. Is there a hose that I can pull of the side of the...
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    What does 180ss mean?

    I have a 1986 thundercraft 180SS boat. I am getting ready to sell it but I don't know what it is worth so I was looking up some other boats and found out that a lot of boats are labeled as 180ss What does that mean? Is it a standard boating term? Thanks Dave
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    Constant alarm

    Ok so I finally got the motor to idle so today I got a nice drum and filled it up with water to run the motor in. I turn the key and constant alarm. I tried disconnecting the oil sensor and still alarm then I tried the temp sensor and still alarm. So I took apart the ignition and disconnected...
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    Need some help getting my black max 135 running

    I just started working on my boat after a few years sitting and I can get the motor to start but only when the idle lever is up. When I try to put it all the way down and let the motor idle it stalls out. I think it might need the carbs rebuilt but not sure. Can I take the bowls apart and...
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    mercury black max won't run

    Hello, I have a 1991, 135 v6 Merc. I got water in my fuel and now I cannot get my engine to run. I have changed my plugs, fuel filter, fuel. I can get the engine to start if I spray starting fluid in the carbs, but not otherwise. The fuel pump is working because fuel makes it all the way to...
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