I have a 1987 mariner 40 HP outboard that would not stay running on a recent fishing trip. It ran fine for 2 days, but by the end of the second day I was headed back in and noticed it sounded like it was decreasing in RPM's. The next morning I started out and it died. Each time I would crank it...
"I just bought a used 16'x
"I just bought a used 16'x6' 83 starcraft aluminum bass boat with what I believe to be a 1987 mariner 40 hp outboard motor (it's been painted completely camoflauge). The model number is 40 ELO and the serial number is 6E9 L 428686. Motor runs fine, but it looks like...