Recent content by edsmax

http://www.searay-parts.com/ I would go here first. Ed

Just spend the $30-40 for the Mercruiser oil pump, thread it onto your dipstick tube and then pump the oil out.

Same here - according to the gauge I am running 170-175 and I have a 160 degree therm. This is on a raw water cooled carbed motor. Ed

Raise your drives and look at the props. I bet you have a marine growth problem either on your props or bottom (or both). WHoops, just re-read your post and you already had the bottom power washed. My next guess would be a fuel issue.

This guy is obviously kidding....

Based on the work you had performed, have them recheck the timing. It could be that they did not re-install the distributor correctly.

Thank you - did not even think to try this. Will bring my voltmeter with me on my next trip to the boat.

My port side cabin speaker is out. It is a new speaker this year. Checked connections behind speaker and behind head unit in galley, all look good. This speaker is located near the throttle assembly. Does anyone know where the wires for this speaker run and how to access? I am thinking...

Mercury 4 stroke 25w-40 only comes in dino oil or synthetic blend. Full synthetic from Mercury is 20w-40. For reference: http://www.mercurymarine.com/service-and-support/storage-and-maintenance/faqs/mercruiser/?category=fuel#MCOil

I would be carefull in running the blowers - this can produce a spark. Can't you find the fuel leak yourself by following the lines? Also, I believe your boat has a plastic tank (not metal) so it is "probably" not an issue. I would just check all of your lines and the area around your...

Yes you can reuse them - assuming they are in good condition. Make sure both sides are resurfaced and all old gasket material is scraped off. Also, it wouldnt hurt to repaint them with a fresh coat of the appropriate spray paint.

Soak in Mineral Spirits and air dry - per the Mercruiser manual.

I feel the same way - just do a visual if you need to. I hear these senders crap out every 2 seasons anyway.

If you like the boat and she is in good cosmetic shape, just replace the motor! The cheapest way to do it is purchase a replacement 7.4 marine long block and switch all of your components over. Another option is to buy a reman engine "package" direct from a mercury dealer (Doug Russel...

Do you have a picture of the type of light? If it is the square plastic type, just grip the plastic cover with your hand, squeeze, and pull.