Recent content by Mark RSA2AU

A quick update, having to pull the motor out, seems to be leaking from front seals, dipstick, valve cover, and anywhere else oil is on the inside trying to get out... Will be assesing the cost to repair vs replacing... Not a happy camper!!! and I put a hole in the hull last weekend...... BOAT=...

Had a 3 blade, traded for a 4 blade, smashed that in half, and now have a 17" Hi Five. Now a different boat, gets out easily pulls well and does not let go. Fuel up slightly but insignificant really compared to performance. 17 has the little 3L 4 pot reving to 5500 at WOT, yes a little high but...

Hi Guys I reciently put a hole in my hull, I hit a submerged object?:huh: I have ground out all the dammaged glass and am waiting for it to stop dripping and dry out and I would appreciate some advice. It seems there is a double layer, with foam inbetween the keel and and another layer about an...

Hey guys I want to replace my 3L with a 4.3V6 in my 180, has anyone done this before on any hull or more specificaly the 180? My little 3L has burned the starter motor, leaks oil, and is down on power so a motor out rebuild is on the cards this winter for me. Considdering the costs are about...

Hey mwph Everything was working perfectly untill the ignition switch failed and I suspect kept the starter motor engaged while running. since then the starter spins but only engages for a split second and then releases, no grinding noises no slipping teeth that I can hear. The starter motor...

Hi Guys I have a 3.0lt 135hp Merc in my 1999 180 BR. this week end the ignition key failed and did not return the key back to the "Run" position from "Start" position. As I was skiing behind the boat I did not see or hear anything but since this the starter is playing up and I am assuming this...

Gave the motor a clean down with engine degreaser and high pressure hose to check again. I am sure it is leaking from behind the belts somewhere and only leaks when it is running. The absorbent mat is white and I can easily see where most of the oil is comming from, directly under the...

Hi Guys I have an oil leak on my 3lt. I have used an oil absorbent mat ( Used for oil spills) under the motor and it looks like the leak is comming from the area under the crank shaft. It is not any of the hoses or the drive lube oil as none of any of the other fluid levels are dropping, but...

Hi Guys I have noticed reciently that my depth sounder - Lowrance 3500 is not giving constant or correct readings. It takes a long time to find a reading which is sometimes correct and then it seems to loose it and just flash the last reading it found. Sometimes it just flashes 0.0 from switch...

Hi Guys It was the Alternator. The auto electrician showed me where all the wires had burned out, bugger! Replaced it and tested last week end - steady at 13.5V with all electrics running, and 13.9 with all off. Nice! Cost it's weight in gold down here (Melbourne Australia), but as least we...

Thanks Carl Battery load tested, still good. voltage drop between the battery and the alternator seems to be zero v. I have removed the alternator and will be taking it in to be bench tested and hopfully repaired at a reasonable price. There is no corrosion on any of the terminals but I have...

Thanks ZZ13 I will replace anyway, can only do it good! Cheers Mark

Did you replace the rotor / cap and the plug wires, and did the performance change at all. Mine are still origional I think... mine is a '99 180 with the 3lt. I am not sure it is 100% but my mechanic assures me all is good with the engine tune etc. if these make a difference I will replace mine...

Hi Guys I have a '99 180 with a 3L 4 cyl. This weekend I noticed a voltage drop from 13.5v to 12.1v when running at revs. When motor is off and ignition is on the voltage is 12.4. I have a nifty aftermarket electronic guage that measures a number of things including the battery voltage. Ideal...

I installed a self bailing non return plug into the motor side of the drain. It allows the water to drain easily but stops the bilge water from entering. Proved itself when the power steering pump sprung a leak. Cheers