Logo
FULL SITE MENU

Search results

  1. T

    How to connect remote ignition switch bypassing the key switch

    How to connect remote ignition switch bypassing the key switch 04 evinrude 175hp I’d like to use a momentary 12VDC switch as a remote ignition at the engine. I want to connect one end of momentary to the thick battery power an I believe the 2nd end of momentary to the thin red wire like isn’t...
  2. T

    Please need advice 04 evinrude 175hp testing spark which wire is the ignition at engine?

    Please need advice 04 evinrude 175hp testing spark which wire is the ignition at engine? I thought I could turn key to on then use a momentary 12VDC switch inbetween the battery +12VDC to simulate ignition. Using a test bulb inbetween the spark plug an coil. The key switch is to far away from...
  3. T

    Pls help Decode this 2017 gen1 E-Tec150HP

    Pls help Decode this 2017 gen1 E-Tec150HP E150DCXABH I’m concerned w/ the C I’ve been informed the rotation is standard right hand clockwise.? Also concerned w/ ABH? Thanks for advising Found this on net but not sure of the order Evinrude Model Letter Designations: C = Counter...
  4. T

    Considering a used newer none running engine

    Considering a used newer none running engine This engine is a 020 Suzuki200HP I believe it’s a DF200BG bc it susposed to come w/ a DBW Binnacal. Reason it’s not running is either fuel pump or FP relay.seller claims it fires up w/ a shot of ether. I can test both, relay w/ a multimeter & I...
  5. T

    Can 05 Johnson 175hp binical control 011 Suzuki 175HP?

    Can 05 Johnson 175hp binical control 011 Suzuki 175HP? I’m concidering repowering from the 05 Johnson 175hp last of the carbuated 2 strokes. To a 011 suzuki 175hp 4 stroke, this engine does’nt have a biniacal or control cables Could it be possible I could reuse my johnsonsons binical an...
  6. T

    Planning new escape hatch w/ walkthough windshield

    Planning new escape hatch w/ walkthough windshield My orginale escape hatch is a tad small an I have to contort my body to sqeeze though. I really like to have a bow door w/ a hatch builtin. Concidering a ski boat walk though windshield, then cut a hatch above it, imitating the lifeboat...
  7. T

    Can my marine vhs be used inland as emergency radio.

    Can my marine vhs be used inland as emergency radio. I have the VHS marine radio, purchased for offshore use. Haven’t even connected power or it’s antenna bc I was informed this radio only works when close to a coastline, is this true or false? seams false bc lakes are inland. Can this radio...
  8. T

    04 Johnson 175hp lower unit swap which year model donors?

    04 Johnson 175hp lower unit swap which year model donors? 2004 Johnson 175HP model J175PLSRB I’d like to change my orginal 20” shaft to a 25” actuely I like a 30” not sure if that’s possible. What year model engines can be used for a 20” to 25” shaft? The fitch engines appear to be the same...
  9. T

    Accidentally purchased wrong type battery

    Accidentally purchased wrong type battery a deep cycle from Costco https://www.costco.com/interstate-27dc-marine--rv-battery.product.100476408.html I actuelly thought it was a combination start and DC because this is the only marine type battery they sell. Previous start batteries from...
  10. T

    how to choose the correct prop. for optimum speed

    Is it safe to overprop a vessel for speed? My 22’ pocket cruisers hull is 1900LBs ½ way loaded, w/ a engine pod setback 20”. Original engine was a 165 merc inboard out board 715LBs. Engine swapped is a 2004 johnson 175HP.carbed 2 stroke 383LBs pod and brace90LBs w/ 14.25x 24 stainless steel...
  11. T

    Costco marine battery is starter or deep cycle?

    Costco marine battery is starter or deep cycle? This https://www.costco.com/interstate-27dc-marine--rv-battery.product.100476408.html This will be the third season w/ this battery being used as a starter. Previously I’ve always had to replace the auto stores start battery every year and I...
  12. T

    I certainly hope there is not more water intrusion in lower unit 04 175 w/ oil injection

    2004 Johnson BRP 175HP model J175PLSRB Fill & Drain Screw Seal0311598 last year about this time I reused the the fill & drain nylon gaskets when Changing lower unit oil, which other than oil injection is the only oil this engine use’s. are you Guy’s getting the replacement rubber seals or...
  13. T

    w/ the tang washer is a outer bearing washer required?

    I have two different spindles both 84 > #1. is old fashioned cotter pin and casle nut I know there is a washer ontop of the outside bearing. > #2. is a tang type washer cotter pin combined. > my ? is w/ the tang washer is a outer bearing washer required? > if I remember correctly there is a...
  14. T

    Installing a kicker?s

    Installing a kicker ?s Well I’m finding out you don’t just slap a kicker on and call it a day. Vessel’s hull is aluminum (otherwise I’d have a in hull ducer) 22’ (add 20” main engine bracket) 75” beam 45” transom 1800LBs old pocket cruiser. Right hand rotating prop.Planning on a 20” shaft w/...
  15. T

    New Mercury 2017 9.9 pro kicker ?s

    New Mercury 2017 9.9 pro kicker ?s so far I have very limited knowledge of the merc. this will be the first kicker I've mounted. I’m purchasing a new to me kicker a merc. None tiller. Control box mounted inside cabin. The cables & wires from the binnacle are only 10’ way to short by 10’ I...
  16. T

    must transducer be on starboard side?

    must transducer be on starboard side? dragonfly pro5/ 22'pocket cruiser 70" beam I have one main 175hp engine w/ a standard right hand propeller the transducer is mounted on the starboard side just inside the trim tab. I've been wanting to add a 10HP kicker engine it would be much easier to...
  17. T

    Couple ?s on 8HP kicker engines

    Couple ?s on 8HP kicker engines 1.Do manual start kicker engines have alternators? 2.I believe the manual start engines don’t have alternators but do have magnetos so there isn’t any option to recharge 12V DC batterys correct. I’ve have a 1994 evinrude 2 stroke 15HP and a 1998 evinrude...
  18. T

    eleavate the back of hull to lower the front?

    I believe all of my vessel's weight rests on the rear axle. there is a 1/2" gap at front of bunks. this unloaded front leaf spring suspension created a huge vibration of the front part of I-beams frame I'm convinced this is what caused the brace to crack and break. doe's the aft. need to be...
  19. T

    Building live well that drains overboard and bubbles at sleeptime

    Building live well that drains overboard and bubbles at sleeptime I would like to have a live well made out of a 5 gallon bucket placed on aft deck to keep cigar minnows ,croakers, pinfish ect. My plan is to use a 800GPH pump this...
  20. T

    Will this trolling motor fit on my engine?

    Will this trolling motor fit on my 175hp engine? My engine seams kindoff high for the cav plate required to be13” underwater. https://www.wmjmarine.com/c28074.html thanks TB
Back
Top