Recent content by BeerMike

I'm winterizing my MerCruiser 4.3 TKS that's in my 2008 185 Sport, and I can't find the "Fuel-cooler-to-thermostat-housing hose" drain plug that is described in the manual. Can someone help me find this drain plug or does my engine not have this plug?

I decide to look over the fuel lines and the tank with a fine tooth comb to find the leak. I started with all the hoses and they looked fine. So I started looking the the gas tank. I found a strange looking mark or hole. See the pictures below. I took a wood skewer and put in in the hole, pulled...

Thanks and sorry to hear about your issue. I will definitely flip the sunpad and watch while I gas up next time. How do I rid the engine compartment of the gas smell? The smell is driving my wife crazy! :smt100 Also, the drain ski locker plug doesn’t fit because the whole is not large...

Two days ago I purchased a 2008 185 Sport with only 15 hours on it. Issue: While filling the gas tank, the gas pump did not stop and a little gas overflowed. I smelled gas but didn't think much of it. While out on the lake, the gas smell was overwhelming at times. When I looked at the bottom...