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Dec 03, 2023
F15SMH
Brand new engine. New gas. At the lake. Temperature was +6 C It took a couple of pulls to get the engine to start. Once it started, it ran with the
Nov 28, 2023
Honda 20 HP BAMJ-1037674 BF20D
Motor starts OK runs fine for about 2 minutes then starts to purge then stops. Restarts ok again and repeats above.
Nov 28, 2023
1981 70hp johnson j70tlcim
When you first start your fishing trip the motor starts and runs full throttle but then after 5mins the drive lever is still at full throttle but the motor
Nov 24, 2023
Johnson 90hp 1988
Engine will not develop full power. Runs fine at slower speeds. Not missing. Carbs rebuilt this spring. Wide open Spark advance confirmed at 28 degrees
Nov 24, 2023
Evinrude 150 V6 E150EXEDB 1995
Lean condition. I’ve run the gamut of possible fixes to no avail….way too many to list. Looking for a copy of OMC manual troubleshooting tree diagram.
Nov 10, 2023
Suzuki D150 2009
Took it in to get winterized to an authorized Suzuki service dealer and they reported that the drive shaft is frozen and that all of the oil leaked out
Nov 10, 2023
Honda 50bf 2009
good day, the engine takes about 10 minutes of operation before it starts up and runs as it should.When I add gas. the engine chokes. I have to wait about
Nov 10, 2023
Yamaha F70LA 2012
While dropping the lower unit to replace the water pump, the unit was binding to where it wouldn't come off all the way. Wiggling it around to free it,
Oct 23, 2023
Suzuki DF250 , 2019 model
We just purchased a used hydra sport 28 with twin 2019 Suzuki DF 250’s (100 hrs) on the test run the seller said it would only reach 5000 rpm’s and have
Oct 15, 2023
Suz 9.9 elec start, power lift, long shaft
On a 25' Seaward sailboat. Engine will not lower all the way.... only enough so prop is 6-11 inches underwater
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Oct 15, 2023
Yamaha 50cc 2 stroke 2005
Engine will not accelerate past limp home mode. New filters, fuel line,tank cleaned, carbs cleaned. Sometimes it will randomly run right then go back into
Oct 11, 2023
Suzuki 2013 DF70a
I need to replace the trim/tilt motor how do I disconnect the round plug bottom socket between the trim motor and the top half of the engine socket it's
Oct 09, 2023
Suzuki DF5 2010
Changed the water pump impeller and gasket etc. put back together and started engine which ran in idle with no issues. Revved the engine from idle and
Oct 04, 2023
Yamaha T50 2022
Less than 100 hours. Recent problem. While running (at any speed) motor suddenly cuts-out. Immediately starts and runs fine for awhile before doing
Sep 30, 2023
Volvo Penta DPH-C 2012
User After towing at 6 kn for three hours, the reverse did not work, a Volvo Penta DPH-C reverse. Back was forward and after restarting the engine stopped
Sep 29, 2023
Johnson 50hp, Model BJ50PLSSM, 1999.
The enginee is reliable but over about 12 knots the revs want to drift and I have to pull the throttle back to stop it running away. When I pull it back
Sep 29, 2023
J200VXSIF
Just bought the boat with running issues, diagnosed the timing base, had a dead cylinder. The engine will run at about 1000rpm, gives a cough, no pattern
Sep 29, 2023
Honda 250hp 2014
When trying to flush outboard with flushing port it blows the flexible hose off the outboard and no water appears to be entering outboard as no water comes
Sep 29, 2023
2013 Honda 115 horse power
Boat won't start or turn over but makes a loud squealing noise when u try to start it
Sep 29, 2023
Honda 115 2012
My honda 115 , 2012 will only run below 4000 rpm, anything above alarms go off , we change thermostat's and sensor's has anyone ever had this problem ,
Sep 29, 2023
Force L-Drive 85hp 1989
I had the engine running without the shifter connected to the gearbox. I connected it and now I can't get it to start or anything. I am sure there is a
Sep 29, 2023
1986 Mercury 2.2hp
I have been trying to find a compatible secondary ignition coil for this motor, with NO luck. The dont make original part or the one that succeeded it.
Sep 19, 2023
Mariner 3.5hp 4 stroke 2008
The glass in the oil sight guage has broken so losing oil. Was just wondering if any one can advise how easy this is to replace ?
Sep 17, 2023
1998 tracker 40elpto
having a hard time setting carbs (3 cyl) wondering if there is away to install vacuum ports and put a synchronizing tool on them the same way a motorcycle
Sep 15, 2023
C115 Yamaha 1998
Motor starts up like normal, runs fine when throttled to get out of hole, gets on plane, running at cruising speed (3000 to 3300 rims) . After about ten
Sep 15, 2023
Yamaha f115 2003
Want to swap 2003 f115 out with a 2005 f150. Will the wireing harness be compatible?
Sep 15, 2023
Honda B100 1981?
I just bought a Honda B100 4 stroke but whenever I start it the throttle seems to be wide open and won't idle down just dies. Tried adjusting throttle
Sep 15, 2023
2016 Honda BF250
When I run my motor at 3,500 to 4,000 RPM's my engine make a high pitch noise and I brought it to two boat mechanics, and I could not figure it out.
Sep 15, 2023
Mercury efi 150 xl 2001
My fuel injected two stroke runs rough at idle to about 3000 rpm seems to develop full power and smooths out at higher rpm. It also smokes really bad at
Sep 08, 2023
suzuki dfa 20, 2013
Got the 1 1 warning beep and my voltage shot up to 16 while out on the weekend. According to my search, and my Marina's, Suzuki is no longer making rectifiers
Sep 08, 2023
Honda bf150 2015
Hello. While running at low throttle positions and doing small transitions to idle we lost all electrical power on board. Running two batteries. Side mounted
Sep 08, 2023
91 johnson 60hp 3cyl
Losses spark on no.1 after 10sec. The trigger,stator,power pack and coil have been replaced. I've cleaned all grounds and checked magnets in flywheel.
Sep 05, 2023
Suzuki DT75 1991
An impact to the power tilt motor has caused the attachment bracket to shear off. replacement parts are well out of production. Motor still works perfectly.
Sep 05, 2023
Honda bf40a (BAY-L 1001279 )
Motor runs to 5500rpm...then 15 minutes later drops to around 4000 rpm, won't throttle back up...all carbs: ultrasonic cleaned ;new jet sets;float needles;floats
Sep 05, 2023
Mercury 300 2020
Hello, at the end of a days boating we bring the engines to an out of the water position, so the props are clear of the water line, we then fresh water
Sep 01, 2023
Yamaha 130hp 2 stroke 1999
Motor idles well and has plenty of power after 1200 rpm, but misses above idle and about 1200rpm. I have cleaned both carbs. But it seems like a jet issue
Sep 01, 2023
2003 Suzuki 90 DF
I was running my boat around 4500 rpms, everything think sounded great and had been running perfect for about 5 miles when it suddenly just cut off and
Sep 01, 2023
Mercury 75hp three cylinder two stroke 2002
The motor starts very well after a little bit of warming up it also idles very good coming up to speed getting on a plane seems to run very well but after
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Aug 28, 2023
Volvo Penta 5.0 gxi e. 2004
High pressure pump sometimes does not have power and engine will start on low pressure pump and then stop. For no reason pump will have power and run forever
Aug 28, 2023
Mariner 75 hp, 1987
just bought the boat. the seller told me that he had the carbs overhauled. the motor is very hard to start, idles very fast, and backfires. supposedly
Aug 28, 2023
Honda 115 2017
Has a miss in engine. Most noticeable at around 2209 rpms. Also seems to be using alot of fuel. Changed fuel filters, plugs, tried new coils as well.
Aug 28, 2023
Yamaha, F225TX, 2006
Engine is not charging but all fuses check to be okay. Volt meter only shows 12 amps when running at 1500 rpm. I have 2 12 volt marine batteries installed.
Aug 24, 2023
Yamaha, F4BMH 4-stroke 4HP, 2021
Hi can i upgrade this engine to become a 6 HP by changing the carburator only?. Or are there more parts that needs to be changed
Aug 24, 2023
Suzuki df 140 2005
Hello, I'm having an issue with one of my motors. It's a Suzuki df140, the engines runs great. The only issue I've been having is power lost at times.
Aug 24, 2023
Mercury, pro xs 2018
Engine will not start, clicks when key is turned. Replaced spark plug and it started but will not start now.
Aug 22, 2023
Suzuki 2003 D115
no power to port engine (I have 2), no tilt/trim, no helm. Batteries good, engine relay checked, battery connections checked, fuses at engine checked.
Aug 22, 2023
Johnson 225pxeen ocean pro
Bought boat used its a 1999 have had it back and forth to a machanic for couple of weeks have replaced the stator powerpack plugs starter fuel pump vacuume
Aug 22, 2023
johnson 70 1997
after installing new rectifier motor wont accellerate fully probably only 30 percent voltage at battery while running 14.8
Aug 22, 2023
1990 johnson 70 hp
starts right up / runs great!! /shut off and fish 20mins/ will not restart!!!?????? It has to be 100% cold again.