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Jul 17, 2019
2004 volvo penta sx 5.0L
Very hard steering either direction. Can the steering cable be rebuilt or lubricated? Was able to disconnect cable at steering wheel and cable looks like
Jul 17, 2019
DF 250ss
2018 DF 250 SS with rpm problems. I am having a problem with the RPM's running high for low speeds. At 5000 rpms the boat is only doing 15mph. They tell
Jul 17, 2019
2006 Mercury 90 hp 4 Stroke
Ran great for 15 minutes even at full throttle. Then I started to troll and noticed a miss once in a while. Then stalled after a while. Would start right
Jul 17, 2019
Mercury,25eh,efi , 2019
Looking to buy new 25 hp outboard, have a 1986 9.9, love it , but i need to go bigger, 4 strokes are heavy, enuff said. does the new 25 have the old manuel
Jul 17, 2019
1115D73HY 1B804092 115ELPTO
With the boat in the water it runs and goes real smooth at idle. When I get just above idle it has a loud noise. It doesn't appear to be missing. When
Jul 17, 2019
mercury 650 1965
After installing a new water pump, water pump housing and replacing the two seals under the water pump housing water is not pumping with the same amount
Jul 17, 2019
Mercruiser 350 inboard 1985
Cannot get ignition to start boat. Has new ignition coil, getting gas, plugs good, carb rebuilt. will not cough even with starting fluid. help
Jul 17, 2019
johnson 88special 1996
After changing shift and throttle cables, shifts and accelerates fine, shifts into reverse but will not accelerate.
Jul 17, 2019
2000 javlin renegade 19 with Johnson 175
My problem is when first take off this thing wants to ride low on passenger side until on pad. Then it is level. If I am by myself it does fine. Also when
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Jul 14, 2019
140 hp 3.0 I/O
Idling to low - I just picked up a 94 Glasstream 19.2 cuddy. it has a bungy coard on th idler upper arm because of a loose spring? I have noticed after
Jul 14, 2019
90 hp yamaha 4 stroke 2007
hi. i took my throttle apart trying to figure out why it wouldn't start. After doing that I found a blown fuse on the motor. it turn over once I replaced
Jul 14, 2019
yamaha xl225 2019
Hello. noticed a 2-3 second knocking noise at start up ? didnt sound healthy....Engine has 11 hours on it. Had been sitting for 2 weeks. Any feedback
Jul 14, 2019
yamaha 90 hp 2005
after sitting idle in garage for 3 year engine will not start. new fuel, primer bulb hard, will crank and fire ,but will not start
Jul 14, 2019
1999 yamaha 70hp 2 stroke
I am connecting up the wiring harness after a 2nd hand motor change over most things have gone ok but I have a red wire with a fuze in the line it is about
Jul 14, 2019
70hp yamaha 2 stroke 01-02
i was trolling the other day and the alarm sounded on mt motor and its pissing fine and all so i changed the fuel filter and still went off so i put the
Jul 14, 2019
1997 Glastron 4.3 Volvopenta
After sitting up all winter we have finally found time to go out in the boat, put a fresh battery in it, fresh gas, checked the oil that all checks out
Jul 14, 2019
2007 Glastron with Volvo Penta 4.3 SX-A slipping until warm
Happened once last year and now again this year. When I first put it in the water for the day so cold, it feels like the engine is spinning fast but the
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Jul 14, 2019
1996 5.8 litre Volvo Penta
Tried to start the boat after winter storage and it will turn over but not fire. I have not diagnosed a gas or spark problem yet.
Jul 14, 2019
Volvo Penta 5.0 GXI 260hp 2003 moddel
2003 Regal 2000 bowrider with 5.0 GXI Volvo Penta. 3 yrs ago, the engine wouldn't start. the mechanic said it was the fuel pump assembly, he removed it
Jul 14, 2019
Volvo Penta 5.0
Engine in 26 ft striper. Just replaced starter but now water is not circulating. Also, the throttle cable does not move at the engine. I thought is was
Jul 14, 2019
4 cylinder valvo Penta Capri 1987
It was running good hit something and I messed up the exhaust changed it now when I get it to start it looks like water is coming in from the lower back
Jul 14, 2019
Suzuki DF6LK6 2006
Recently purchased to power my sailboat. Would like to purchase an owners manual or a copy of one. No longer available from Suzuki. Thank you.
Jul 14, 2019
93 Suzuki 30hp short shaft having problems with speed!!!!
I have i30 hp Suzuki mid 90’s on a 15.5foot deep v aluminum boat and I can only get 24 25 mph with one of my buddies with me. If o take two buddies with
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Jul 14, 2019
Suzuki 250 ss 2019
Have a question with digital gauge. Every time turn engine on, digital display asks if we put fuel in. That’s fine first time for day. But can I turn
Jul 14, 2019
2008 Mercury 15hp outboard (F15M)
Hi, Hoping you folks can help me out.I have a 2008 15hp Mercury outboard (F15M) that started making a knocking noise.Here is what I’m observing - no problems
Jul 14, 2019
2005 Mercury 40hp ELTPO 2 stroke
2005 40 hp ELPTO 2 stroke mercury runs fine for the first 10 minutes then suddenly starts revving/whailing very high and clunks when shifting gear back
Jul 14, 2019
1991 mercury 150xr4
Fuel pump diaphragm split, when I typified out and restarted the engine it idles at 3500 rpm, tried timing adjustment but it made no difference
Jul 14, 2019
1991 Mercury 115 2 stroke
I'm having an issue with my warning alarm, at first i would get the one beep when the key was turned on letting me know the system was working correctly
Jul 14, 2019
Johnson, 200, 1993
After changing water pump impeller, water don’t flow through heads. It only makes it to midsection where water normally comes out after thermostats open
Jul 14, 2019
2000 Johnson J115JPLSIF 115/80 Jet
Ok, here is the problem..A few weeks back, while running the boat on the river, My motor started sputtering while running on plane. Basically it would
Jul 14, 2019
1999 Johnson outboard 2 stroke
I replaced the remote control box on my 99 Johnson outboard motor. When I tested it and turned the key the warning lights came on and the motor turned
Jul 14, 2019
1982 Johnson 75 hp
My engine will not start. I have checked voltage 12.89at solenoid but nothing on the starter side but checked positive on solenoid has 3.56 volts on the
Jul 14, 2019
1996 150HP Johnson
not shifting into forward not sure if problem is at the shifting handle or on motor where wires connect
Jul 14, 2019
1976 Johnson 85 hp
My tilt and trim unit was stuck after storage so I tried to move it down and something popped. Fluid leak on one cylinder so think my pressure relief
Jul 14, 2019
Force 40HP 1995
There is a very slight wiggle on my new propeller is this a problem and how can I fix it to not have the wiggle.?
Jul 14, 2019
1998 Force 120 hp
I changed the prop shaft seals in the lower unit, of my 1998 force 120hp and during re assembly I am unable to get the carrier bearing to seat all the
Jul 14, 2019
1990 FORCE 120 OUTBOARD
I was looking for information on parts interchangability. My force 120 has a type B lower, I wanted to know if Type C, or D would interchange. I was also
Jul 14, 2019
Johnson, J150EXEDB, 1996
1998 18'Well Craft Center console, pulls real hard to the right...I will check trim Zinc on outboard...any other things I should look for? Water pressure
Jul 14, 2019
Evinrude intruder 175 E175glera 94
I rebuilt carburetors and put a new power pack on it . It has been hard to start since I got it so I cleaned the plugs and I do have spark. I have not
Jul 14, 2019
evinrude 140 1977
The electric choke does not work I checked the solenoid with a battery and it works. Could the starting switch be the issue?
Jul 14, 2019
Evinrude 48 spl 1996
Bought the motor and it ran good whenever I out it on my boat the it didnt sound right so I took it to the local mechanic who is a year out on jobs. He
Jul 14, 2019
2004 wellcraft sportsman freshwater supply
I bought this used and the freshwater is not working. I can not find a switch to turn on. The freshwater tank is full and the pump is getting water.
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Jul 14, 2019
Searay 300 weekender
I have been trying to put ina new depth finder, but can’t seem to find any power source .... I hooked up the leads to what I thought was and accessory
Jul 14, 2019
1978 Seaswirl engine model 99D24411, serial W592112 Outdrive model 981110, serial W153007, Stingray hydrofoil stablizer 14 OMC Ster Dr, 110
My power tilt and trim isn't working. It make a click noise when I push it up or down
Jul 14, 2019
166 phantom forester 1986
Water is coming in thru the manifold. The bolt to winterize it was not put back in. Trying to figure out what bolt is the right one...cant find manual
Jul 14, 2019
1988 Bayliner Capri
My boat has the 3.0 omc and cobra outdrive, when put into forward gear the whole boat jerks about every 2 seconds , i have found that when the jerk occurs
Jul 14, 2019
1994 bayliner jazz 190 jetboat
water coming in center hole next too bilge pump in engine compartment . what is this hole for?
Jul 14, 2019
1999 wellcraft 186S
Excessive loss or use of outdrive oil. Sorry for the I/o question but didn’t know where else to go for help. Had the boat out for the first time this
Jul 14, 2019
Mercury oil injected 60, 1987, #0B157444
My son just bought a beautiful 1987 Bass Tracker w/ Mercury oil injected 60 outboard. The elderly gentleman who owned it is not mechanically inclined,