CNYBoater
Active Member
- Aug 14, 2017
- 386
- Boat Info
- 1994 200 Overnighter, Single Axle Easy Load'r Galvanized Trailer, 2006 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab
- Engines
- Single 1994 Mercury Black Max V135 O/B
I want to do a compression test, but based on symptoms I think it’s more likely the trigger or switch boxes. In regard to this, all the compression testers I can find have very short leads and I will be single handing these test following the service manual instructions.
Any recommendations for a remote start switch compatible with an outboard. Longest lead I can find is 6’. All the units I googled say automotive. A few in the Q&A or FAQ say not suitable for outboards. I’m just trying to bump the flywheel with plugs out and fuel line disconnected at the cowl. Any suggestions? I have a 1994 mercury V-135 Blackmax with the 40A stator, (2) 20A voltage regulators. Wiring diagram shows switch box inner/1 is cylinders 1-3-5. 1 &3 are completely unburned, 5 is Fouled. New plugs, wires and coils. Thinking trigger is going, took out switch box. Oddly, VR upper/1 gave up tach signal but doesn’t look melted, tach worked switching to VR 2, replaced VR1 which worked on tach dueinf 1 outting, no readings the next test run. Battery still reading 14A or so when running.
also found a decently priced leak down tester, wondering if my portable compressor would be sufficient. I’ve never had it over 80psi and did not see online instructions for the model tester I was perusing. This is data I don’t specially need right now but would be good to have. Outboard mechanics for “vintage” 1994 2-strokes are becoming rarer in my area. Sea Ray dealer won’t look at anything prior to 2014, several old timers retired and the one guy I found isn’t taking any more work due to a recent baby.
thanks in advance.
Any recommendations for a remote start switch compatible with an outboard. Longest lead I can find is 6’. All the units I googled say automotive. A few in the Q&A or FAQ say not suitable for outboards. I’m just trying to bump the flywheel with plugs out and fuel line disconnected at the cowl. Any suggestions? I have a 1994 mercury V-135 Blackmax with the 40A stator, (2) 20A voltage regulators. Wiring diagram shows switch box inner/1 is cylinders 1-3-5. 1 &3 are completely unburned, 5 is Fouled. New plugs, wires and coils. Thinking trigger is going, took out switch box. Oddly, VR upper/1 gave up tach signal but doesn’t look melted, tach worked switching to VR 2, replaced VR1 which worked on tach dueinf 1 outting, no readings the next test run. Battery still reading 14A or so when running.
also found a decently priced leak down tester, wondering if my portable compressor would be sufficient. I’ve never had it over 80psi and did not see online instructions for the model tester I was perusing. This is data I don’t specially need right now but would be good to have. Outboard mechanics for “vintage” 1994 2-strokes are becoming rarer in my area. Sea Ray dealer won’t look at anything prior to 2014, several old timers retired and the one guy I found isn’t taking any more work due to a recent baby.
thanks in advance.
