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    Droid replied to the thread Lower shift cable problem.
    Bondo, you beat me to the punch. Drive must be in FORWARD gear to pull drive off. Somehow you are discussing reverse. Shifting into...
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    Droid replied to the thread Lower shift cable problem.
    So 1st off, get your terminology correct. 1974 was a 140hp, not a 3L (yes, I know it's the same basic block) and it's a Mercruiser 1...
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    Droid replied to the thread Pre alpha gimbal.
    I assume your splines are worn/corroded out. Not uncommon. Your trim senders are at 3:00 & 9:00 on the ring? To answer your question...
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    Droid replied to the thread New Problems Older Motor.
    I would drain the carbs & see if clean fuel (pre-mixed obviously) or a water cocktail comes out. Obviously it's highly unlikely both...
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    Droid replied to the thread 1987 OMC Cobra 2.3L overheating.
    Fresh or salt water boat?
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    Droid replied to the thread Solenoid part number.
    If you're looking to replace the solenoid on the starter, that does not appear to be available separate from the starter. The solenoid...
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    Droid replied to the thread Lithium battery on an old motor.
    I would be concerned about the charging current & voltage of that old technology engine being clean enough (as in true clean DC) &...
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    Droid replied to the thread Trying to identify 2000 Johnson/Suzuki 50 HP (J50PLSIB).
    It's a 2 stroke. The remote tank is the VRO tank. I hope you have been putting TCW3 oil in it all these years. Here is the link for...
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    Droid replied to the thread tilt/trim problems.
    It is a 2 wire pump. So, it does NOT operate by 12v + to 1 wire (either wire) and assume it grounds thru the motor frame. It DOES...
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    Droid replied to the thread Mariner 60 overheating.
    So Mercury built? Find the serial number on transom plate or Welch plug on block.
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    Droid replied to the thread 1971 Larson GM 250 Inline 6 165 HP.
    I imported this from his Mercury outboard thread: "1977 silverline 17ft . Wants to stay at 153 degrees @crusing speed 3000 to 4000 rpm...
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    Droid replied to the thread 1971 Larson GM 250 Inline 6 165 HP.
    Read, reread & consider if you are being clear. If we can't 100% understand the question we can't necessarily give a good answer. If...
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    Droid replied to the thread Exhaust shutters.
    Beyond double checking the parts book for correct application I can't answer that.
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    Droid replied to the thread Exhaust shutters.
    Presumably they will sag. Their purpose is to stop a water surge in the event of engine stalling at high RPM and the possibility it...
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    Droid replied to the thread Aluminum Intakes.
    You are jumping in 13 years later. The issue is dissimilar corrosion between the mating points to the head & t-stat housing. Show me...
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