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I don't know much about controls for outboards. I have an old Mariner (yamaha) 40EL from 1987 and am looking for used 4-stroke motors. My question is about compatability of the control cables and throttle/shifter. Would my existing controls work on a newer 4-stroke 40 or 50 hp? Are the...

I am adding a tachometer to the 1987 Mariner 40EL (6E9 series). I was reading in some old posts elsewhere that a special factory tacho is needed, or something about the need to add a capacitor. The tach I bought has speed ratio adjustment based on the number of poles in the stator/flywheel. So...

Thanks in advance for pointers-- My old Mirrocraft with Mariner 40 EL 2-stroke has a battery drain problem. Here are some things I've noticed: - Battery charges fine when underway, voltmeter reads going up to 12.2 volts while running. - The battery will drain really fast when parked. Fast...

My old Mariner (Yamaha) 40 hp does not have electric tilt. It only locks in the up position. Would there be any problem for the motor if I rigged up a block to hold the motor up when approaching the boat ramp or the beach? I thought I better ask before potentially damaging something! Thanks...

My garmin transducer is working fine trailing off the starboard side of the transom. But I have seen a lot folks driving fiberglass pangas in Mexico simply place the transducer in the bilge and it works well. This makes me want to try it on my 16' aluminum MirroCraft. Has anyone viewing this...

Hi, I am installing the powerhead on 1987 Mariner (Yamaha) 450 hp 2 cylinder 2-stroke. Here are my questions for the helpful pros who've done this so many times. Thanks in advance. How much should I attach to the powerhead before placing it onto the platform of the leg of the motor? Is it best...

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 2-stroke 40hp that broke yesterday. I hit a rock and bent the prop. Got that straight enough to run fine with some acceptable vibration considering the prop...

Thanks for your advice, I am a little stumped. What could cause running bad at first, then running great? Here is the situation: Starts instantly and idles great at all times. During first accelerations, it bogs down on acceleration, then runs rough like it's not getting constant fuel. After a...

I have a 1989 Evinrude 8hp, model number E8RCEC. I thought all the evinrude/johnson fuel line connectors to the motor were standard. I picked one up at the store, but the hole is too small to fit on the barb on the engine. The connector on the motor is original. It has never been removed or...

Hi Folks, I have a ShorLander trailer for my 16' Mirrocraft Outfitter. I bought it a couple of months ago and the tires are worn out and old and the rims are rusty. So instead of keeping it the same, I would like to increase the ground clearance for off-roading, even if it makes launching a...

Hi, I am in the middle of replacing all the rotted wood in a 1987 16-foot MirroCraft Outfitter that I recently bought. Almost every piece of plywood was completely rotted. I have all new plywood treated with coats of diluted expoxy and wrapped in MariDek. For simplicity I used all the old...

Hi, I am replacing all the wood in my 1987 Mirrocraft Outfitter and wrapping it in Marideck vinyl. I see some suppliers of Marideck selling Roberts 6700 and other the DeckRite MD-102 (my plywood is impregnated with epoxy resin so I need the MD-102). Roberts 6700 is $25 per gallon. MD-102 is...