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    Mercury Water Temp Gauge

    I have a 2003 Mercury 75 HP serial # 0T787481 and it doesn’t have the optional water temp gauge. It does have a horn connected to the thermosensor on the engine. I have the kit 12415A for the install and 12415 temp sending unit. I have 3 sets of instructions and they do not match my engine...
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    Electrical Wiring and installing a new transducer

    I am looking at Ancor Marine Grade Products 121525 Duplex Cable, 16/2 AWG (2 x 2mm2), Flat - 250ft for wiring I a new fuel gauge from tank to gauge. Will 16/2 work or should I use 14/2? I also will rewire all lights and all electrical with this wire. Thoughts? Need to install new fish finder...
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    Depth finder, fish finder or both?

    I have a 2002 Starcraft 24’ pontoon and it came with a Humminbird Platinum ID 120, which is not reliable. I’m looking for a depth finder which also can be used for fishing now and again. Any suggestions? Thank you in advance. Norm
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    Trim on throttle take off to gauge

    My trim control is mounted on my Mercury throttle, is there a way to tap into the wiring to add a trim gauge with my other gauges? Do I need to purchase the wiring kit from Mercury to make it work? Would like to tap off existing wiring setup. 2003 75hp 0T787481. Thank you in advance.
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    2003 Mercury 75hp Serial 0T787481

    I made a mistake on my oil change. I have 4 quarts of 10W-30 and 1 quart of Premium Gear Lube installed. Can I run it this way or do I need to drain and install 5 quarts of 10W-30? I have not used the motor with this mixture of oil. Thoughts? Thanks.
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    2003 StarCraft Saturn Pontoon with 75 HP Mercury

    I am looking for several items for my new to me 2003 StarCraft Saturn pontoon. I am searching for a wiring diagram, owners manual, where I might find used parts, navigation lights, carpet, actual Teleflex fuel gauge # 100583 etc. I need to replace the JBL M-5 radio with detachable faceplate...
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    2003 StarCraft Saturn Pontoon with 75 H

    I am looking for several items for my new to me 2003 StarCraft Saturn pontoon. I am searching for a wiring diagram, owners manual, where I might find used parts, navigation lights, carpet, actual Teleflex fuel gauge # 100583 etc. I need to replace the JBL M-5 radio with detachable faceplate...
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    Impeller not pumping water. 1968 55 HP

    I have the motor in a container with water filled to the bottom of the lower mounts. Stills runs hot but was shutdown quickly. Took thermostat out and both inlet and outlet was bone dry. I installed a new thermostat last February and last Friday I installed a new impeller, 2 new rubber grommets...
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    1968 Evinrude 55 HP 55873

    Motor has overheated a couple of times. The external water tube (# 314489) melted and the part slid down into the water intake and caused a 85 % reduction of water flow. Do I need this ext. water tube or will the motor pull cooling water up without it? Thanks, Norm
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    Battery replacement

    I have been using a Walmart Everstart # 29DC deep cycle with 845 Marine Cranking Amps as my starting battery. I also have my depth finder and lights connected. I do not use my lights as I’m home before dark, a day use boat. Been having trouble with battery and this is the 3rd one I’ve...
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    Timing for 1968 55 HP Triumph 55873R

    I completed a full tuneup of my 68 55HP motor. It worked well the first day but I had to remove the flywheel for a few adjustments on throttle linkage. Now it will start and run for 10 seconds and stops. I'm thinking the timing is off. Can I bring cylinder 1 to top dead center and align the...
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    1968 55 hp 55873R ran cool 5 months ago, now runs hot

    Rebuilt all but pistons last fall. Engine ran fine several times and the last 2 months rebuilt the ignition with new points, wires dist cap rotor, starter, etc. Nothing done below motor head. Engine started right up but hot light comes on. Didn’t touch below engine. Doesn’t cool. I’m stumped...
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    Oiler Wick

    I have a 1968 Evinrude 55 HP # 55873R, and I’m installing a new oiler wick and the service manual and parts listing does not call out what type of oil and how many drops it requires. Can anyone help me out? Thanks.
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    Key doesn’t turn off engine

    I have a 1968 Evinrude 55 HP 55873R which I had to replace the Motorola ignition package. I replaced it with the correct CDI module and the engine starts and runs just find. The problem is the key switch will not turn the engine off. The original key switch worked great until I replaced the...
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