I'm not a mechanic at all but I have a new problem that I'm hoping might be an easy fix. When I put it in gear, the engine revs up fine but the boat doesn't move; it doesn't stay in gear. I can idle just fine though.<br /><br />I just got it back from the shop and they did the following work on it: <br />-advance timing belt 5° to 12°<br />-free up and lube choke plate, re-set choke settings<br />-set correct firing order<br />-compression and leakdown test<br />-change plugs<br />-inspect and clean carb<br />-dianostic test electrical, set timing<br />-change coil/points/condenser<br />-change oil/filter<br /><br />The boat was sitting in storage for two years, I just got it back from the shop after this work and it was running great until this new problem where it won't stay in gear at high RPMs. Any suggestions? I don't know technical lingo so you'll have to dumb it down for me. :-(<br /><br />If I were to take it into a shop, any idea what it might cost me?<br /><br />Thanks!<br />Greg Miller<br /><br />p.s. Forgot to mention specifics: it's a 1977 Mercruiser, 188hp V8. Can't remember litres off the top of my head.
