I have been trying to resolve an issue were my Motor appears to run fine on muffs and in a barrel, but when I take it to the lake it falls on its face trying to accelerate above "No Wake" Speed. (Not sure of the Exact RPMs) I have been trying to resolve this in the Ignition System yet...
When using a Timing Light, is it normal to see multiple Cylinder Numbers flashing for each cylinder tested?
I indexed each Cylinder on the top of the Flywheel and every cylinder I connect the Timing Light to shows the Cylinder I am on as well as 1 or 2 other cylinder numbers to a lesser degree...
Interesting Development...
I elected to pull the Flywheel to determine the condition of the Ignition Components and was surprised to see everything in Like New Condition... They were not just clean but almost look like they were just put on the Boat before we bought it. The prior owner...
Can I just replace the Flywheel Adapter rather than the Complete Flywheel Assembly?
While trying to identify why my engine would not Rev to maximum RPMs, I inadvertently damaged the Doughnut shaped magnet that goes around the Crankshaft Adapter and sits just below the bolts that mate the...
My 1984 Mercury 50 hp Outboard seems to run fine when starting and running in neutral, however when I try to accelerate beyond 6 mph the engine falls on its face and does not recover without backing off the throttle...
Tests I have performed and the results are as follows: (All of these test...
I just recently acquired a 1984 Bass Tracker Tournament TX 17' boat, with a 1984 Mercury 50 E Outboard. (Serial #: 06539458)
I need to work on the Engine and have a Clymer Shop Manual on its way... However, I would really like to find and purchase the Factory/OEM Service Manual as well, but...