ok, in real life,(not what the manufacturers state), I have fuel that I store that is mixed with stabil that I store for my generator and 4 stroke 15hp yamaha. how long will this keep before I must replace it. any ideas how long un-mixed fuel will keep vs mixed with stabil ??
I sold a boat, and realized I had a Clymer manual, #B770, for 1968-1989 Volvo stern drive. If it can be of use to anyone, pm me with a mailing address, and i'll send it to you. (I will even pay the postage). first pm with an address, gets it.
I just picked up a 15 hp evinrude from a lady whose husband passed away several years ago. motor looks almost brand new and was stored on a engine stand. what suggestions does anyone have before I try and start this ??
I have a 1987 20ft StarCraft that had a 115 merc on it. I replaced it with a Evinrude 175. since the swap, the steering has become stiffer. I can disconnect the cable, and the wheel turns freely. When the boat is under power the stiffness is not so bad. in no wake zones and docking.....very...
I have a 90, 175 hp evinrude, that got to close to some mud sand bars on the last outing. I flushed the engine and and ran it on the muffs until I thought the problem was solved. on the last outing......the pee stream was plugged again at the restrictor. I opened the clog and ran the motor into...
just a heads up for all you 9.9 owners. I received a recall notice from Yamaha regarding a recall of its' 9.9 for a fix of its' fuel line connector and if applicable , the portable fuel tank. call your dealer for more info.
i have an 87 18 ft aluminum starcraft with a 115 outboard. boat is in great shape, but the drain plug assembly in the bottom of the transom is leaking bad. it is all aluminum. would i be better off just blocking off the hole entirely than try to install a new drain plug assembly ?? the boat is...
i need to extend my 115 merc long shaft to a extra long shaft. can anyone suggest someone i can contact for parts to do this ?? has anyone done this mod before.......any vibration problems ??
i recently put a 87 90hp with a dual ram lift and tilt on my boat. i am having a problem with the tilt gradually bleeding down. i used 30 w oil as instructed in this forum. the strange part is......the engine will lift up and down fine. i even did a test, by leaving it in the upright position...
my valve cover on my aq120 has a vent that looks like it should have a hose connected to it. so far, on all the pictures and u tube videos, i have not yet seen a singe engine with a hose connected. i know on a car, a hose would be connected from the valve cover to the air cleaner to capture the...
i am sorry if this sounds stupid, but i do not have access to any repair manuals for the aq120. does this engine have a thermostat. the motor will gradually try to overheat with the muffs on the outdrive. i have no idea on where to start looking for cooling issues. is there a impeller in the...
i have a 78 aq120 that was given to me. it has been sitting for @ 5 years, and the last time it ran, i was in the boat with the owner fishing. it ran great....no problems.
prior to starting this motor, i pulled the plugs, and i can rotate the moter in both directions using a ratchet at the...