Archive for March, 2010

tilt trim on yamaha inboard/outboard motor ?

Saturday, March 20th, 2010
copstopper1 asked:

tryin to fix the hydraukics lines whats the best way

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Do anyone knows what’s the difference between a 3 stroke marine motor and a 4 stroke motor?

Monday, March 15th, 2010
lewismac257 asked:

I want to get a 8 horse power outboard motor. They got one in a 3 stroke and one in a four stroke. How much difference is it with the power?

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Fixing the RPM counter on an old mercury outboard motor?

Saturday, March 6th, 2010
Luis D asked:

Hey everyone,

as you all know iv been working on an old 85Hp Mercury Thunderbolt. i now know this motor back to front with all your help.

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Help with an Avenger Boat! It has a Mercury 85hp outboard Motor that needs help?

Thursday, March 4th, 2010
little-co-co asked:

It's a 1971 It has a 85hp Mercury Marine Marathon 850 Motor. It doesn't start and looks like it has a lot of issues. There were some exposed wires and the Thunderbolt ignition looked crazily corroded with rock or sand, Anyways, should I buy a new ignition box and try to fix the thing or try to find a new motor.

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Need review on the Nissan 5hp outboard motor 2006 model?

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
Tony R asked:

i just purchased a new nissan motor. i was hoping for reviews from other owners as far as: preformance, noise , etc.
i just purchased a new nissan outboard and was wondering how it performs and what problems i might face in the future
I just bought a new nissan outboard and was wondering how she runs and what problems i may face in the future! I am attaching it to a 10 ft fiberglass boat that weighs less than a hundred pounds and rated for 550 pound capacity. will that work out ok?

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