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    2002 F50TLRB, Red in fuel system???

    We've had issues with this motor not running correctly for several years. After relying on a local place to do the work I finally had enough and decided to clean the carbs myself. I think they have just been running a heavy seafoam mix through until it ran better. Upon taking the carbs off I...
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    2000 Evinrude 15 hp four stroke won't start

    We were trolling on Sunday for several hours when the kicker started to falter, I bumped the throttle up a bit and it cleared somewhat but quickly faltered again then stalled. Checked the fuel bulb which had no pressure. Tried pumping it up but had to undo the connector and bleed the line a...
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    Transom Redo

    "My father has a 1989 aluminum "My father has a 1989 aluminum Sea Nymph that needs the board replaced in the transom. Where can I find info on how to do it? Seems fairly straight forward, but usually when that's the case it doesn't work out that way. Thanks for any info."
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    Thank you to all that helped

    Just wanted to thank everyone Just wanted to thank everyone that has helped me over the last year or so. I had the boat on the water Saturday and it runs GREAT!! I couldn't have done it without this board and the people on it. I recommend it to everyone I know. Thanks again!
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    43 Holley 2bbl idle mix setting

    "Almost done, I hope. My OM "Almost done, I hope. My OMC manual shows a Rochester 2bbl on the 4.3 but mine has the Holley 2bbl. What are the base settings for the idle mixture screws? The manual shows 2 1/2 turns for the rochester carb, but the 2bbl holley on the 5.0 litre shows 1 1/2...
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    Upgrade to Vortec Question

    "Aside from a possible fit pro "Aside from a possible fit problem with the vortec valve covers, will the original one piece OMC manifolds work with the Vortec 4.3. Didn't know if there was a flow problem or any other issues I should be aware of. The folks with the motors say that everything...
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    1990 43 Intake Manifold Question

    "Ok, now that I've pulled "Ok, now that I've pulled the motor and dissasembled, I notice on the left side (as you face the front of the engine) of the intake manifold there is a small plate with two holes in it. What is it, what are they for? They are less than 1/8" and about 1" apart and seem...
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    Repower Questions

    "Now that I've figured out "Now that I've figured out that the engine is indeed bad, I would like your imput on the next step. The current engine is a 1990 with mechanical fuel pump, if I buy a new engine should I upgrade to the electronic fuel pump version with the balance shaft or will there...
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    New 1999 T99 Any problems to watch for

    "I've stumbled onto a stoc "I've stumbled onto a stock of new in the crates 1999 T9.9's. Are/were these good motors and are there any problems to watch for with a motor being stored that long? They are power tilt and come with the remote controls, just have to buy cables. I'm only buying one...
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    02 F50TLRB Impeller amp housing

    "Has anybody experienced this "Has anybody experienced this problem with the impeller pump and housing, and how did you fix it? When the motor sits for a while without use the impeller and housing self destruct upon start. Seems like the impeller is fusing with the stainless cup which spins in...
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    Yamaha 4 stroke 50 upgrade to 60

    Saw a partial post somewhere a Saw a partial post somewhere about removing a restrictor plate on the intake of the 50 to increase 10 hp. Is it really that simple? Seems that there ought to be more to it than that. Is it worth doing? Thanks.
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    HELP Need to replace trailer tires

    "I have done so much "net "I have done so much "net research" that I'm going batty. Thought I had the answer with Good Year Marathons but then I found a "boat load" (excuse the pun) of posts about how bad they are. Currently have Towmasters that were on it when I got it, lots of bad posts on...
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    Anybody tried Vertglas

    "Just wondering if anyone has "Just wondering if anyone has tried this stuff? http://www.marinestore.com/vertglas.html?cart=3291890712335348 Looks like it may be too good to be true. Let me know your experience. And yes I have spent HOURS waxing, buffing and polishing the last few years...
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    1990 43 Rough Idle and Stalling after warming

    "Wow, I feel like I found the "Wow, I feel like I found the promised land. Can't seem to find a good marine mechanic locally. My problem is that my boat starts very well but idles rough, not really bad but worse than it should. Secondly, after running long enough to warm the engine it will...
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