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40 hp Mariner 2-stroke big problem after I hit a rock...
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When I took the powerhead off the engine, I discovered a big hole in the crankcase (photos). So I bought a salvaged powerhead from the...
Mar 10, 2023
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40 hp Mariner 2-stroke big problem after I hit a rock...
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Well, it turns out the top piston is broken. The lower unit is fine. I found a mechanic who is going to take the powerhead apart and we...
Feb 27, 2023
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40 hp Mariner 2-stroke big problem after I hit a rock...
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Thanks, I do believe it is Yamaha built. It would be awesome to get power trim. If I had it, this might not have happened.
Feb 27, 2023
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Thanks, will pull that apart tomorrow and report back. I hope I can find a lower unit for it. I am in Baja California Mexico and am...
Feb 26, 2023
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Start with pulling the lower unit and see if the flywheel turns then. Get it set up in a vice, drain the oil and pull the carrier...
Feb 26, 2023
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Thanks for any pointers on what to look for when I dive into sorting out what broke in my 1987 Mariner 40EL. I have an old Mariner...
Feb 26, 2023
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Springbok Owners?
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That would be a great boat for Baja in the Gulf of California. It would be easy to launch from beaches and be fairly safe for a small boat.
Feb 10, 2023
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I have a 15’ 1968 (?) Springbok Dart with a 1986 (?) 60hp Mercury OB. Not sure of top speed but it really moves. Made by Aluminum Goods...
Feb 10, 2023
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Anyone create FRP Board and Polystyrene sandwich for decking.
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There is an outfit that makes a product called ACRE. It is rice hulls mixed with a resin of some sort. You can use as is or paint it or...
Feb 4, 2023
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LOL, I wish I'd known about this ACRE board. It weighs about the same as my laminate and costs under $150 for a 1/2" 4'x8' sheet. It...
Feb 4, 2023
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Need help--older Mariner 40EL rough idle with bad shaking in gear
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Thanks, It is starting instantly and running great now, so I will do some trials with this as a sort of emergency training. I think it...
Jan 27, 2023
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Need help--older Mariner 40EL rough idle with bad shaking in gear
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Mine does not have a tiller. Please correct me if I am wrong here--- When you say unplug end of control cable, that would mean...
Jan 26, 2023
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Need help--older Mariner 40EL rough idle with bad shaking in gear
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Thanks for this comment. Pull starting this motor, even cold, is not difficult. How do I bypass the switches so I can pull-start it if...
Jan 25, 2023
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I guess so! Mine would not start the other day and I think it was an ancient non-marine toggle switch that had replaced the original...
Jan 23, 2023
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A study of engine problems came up with a surprising fact. Most problems are electrical.
Jan 23, 2023
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