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    Mercury mariner won't stay running

    Hi I have a 1997 mariner 9.9hp outboard.i was having trouble starting the motor after a fishing trip, so I tightened the idle screw and got it to stay running.it was running for about 15 mins when i loosened the fuel mixture screw on the carb with the intent to even out the higher idle speed...
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    Boat motor won't start after wrong battery connection

    I have a 1988 omc cobra 2.3L, the other day I was going to start it up, while getting everything ready I had my friend connect the battery. He connected the positive to the negative and vise versa for a few seconds before I noticed. After reconnecting the battery correctly it will not start,when...
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    Boat engine revs but won't turn prop in forward

    I have a 1988 Bayliner Capri, 2.3L OMC cobra.the engine runs good but when I put it the shifter in forward it will not turn the prop, however it does turn in reverse. I am new to io boat motors an would like some advice on what could be the problem and how I can resolve it . With the motor off...
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