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Awesome, thanks for the info. Think I am going to get my feet wet with some seat and console covers for my Mckee, we'll see how this goes before I jump on a top. Thanks. -Svence

Who needs first gear anyway.... Sounds like my weekend. Backed the trailer down and heard a pop, thought it was just the boat taking slack out of the strap, nope, snapped a leaf spring. Awesome, well I go park, totally not paying attention as I am thinking about how I'm going to get...

Garmin 76 series, had one a while ago and it lasted forever and easy to use. Borrowed a buddies lowrance H2O and was not impressed, not nearly as easy to use. -Svence

Inaforty- If you don't mind me asking what the machine set you back? And did you give the sewing a shot with a regular machine first? Interested in the start up cost for making curtains as in the long run you can save yourself a ton of cash with a little work. Thanks. -Svence

Mine leaks as well. Right around the windshield/hatch area. Not sure exactly why as I just live with it and haven't looked into fixing it. -Svence

Another dead end...just tried to do the timing and found #1 to be firing 180 off from where it should be. #2 was firing when 1 should be and was in spec for the timing degrees. Double checked every wire on there, stator, trigger, switchbox, coils, etc. Even pulled the flywheel to make sure it...

Also does anyone know if I can test/eliminate the switchbox or is it just a last resort replacement thing? -Svence

Well now I can get a charge coming off the engine (wasn't putting any amperage/voltage back to the battery before) but didn't fix my WOT problem. Seems like the motor just dies out when I give it more that 3/4 throttle. Fast idles great, idles warm ok but when under power it dies out as the...

Stator and four coils with plug wires on order. Trigger tested out fine based on the Mercury manual. The plugs were definitely getting fuel, plenty wet when I pulled for compression test. I am just glad I am finding things wrong that I can fix and not just hitting a dead end.....although it...

Just going to keep this thread updated.... Well stator is toast and I am down two coils (might be firing might not, both tested ok, not okay, okay, not okay). Think that may be why I am not getting any power under load. -Svence

Anyone know what the compression numbers should be on this? Just did it and they seem low, but even. Top 80, 84, 85, 80 Bottom. Could just be the compression tester (autozone loaner) but I have no idea what it should be. -Svence

And so it continues... Ran her this evening and can't get past 3/4 throttle or she dies out. Up to 3/4 everything seems okay but once I bump it past there it stalls out. Even if I just throw it WOT and back she fades and then comes back to life. Any thoughts? There is no high speed...

Yup. Picked up an 82 McKee 14 with it. She's taking a splash this weekend, first time in the water with her, hope for the best! -Svence

Gaskets and diaphrams replaced and she pumps fuel! Everything is up and running, just need to tweak the idle. Hoping to splash her tonight. Thanks for all the help. -Svence

Well just got the gaskets pulled and I think I found the problem...The gaskets between the carb and block were upside down, the pulse hole was completely blocked. The gaskets were installed before I got the motor so I never even thought about it. Off to get two new ones tomorrow. Also going...

Nice, but they are sure proud of their work. Take a look at the price. http://www.eternalboating.com/emergency-exit-boarding-ladder-rr-srel -Svence

The carbs were rebuilt prior to me buying the boat (no idea what that means though...) and looked like they were cleaned with new gaskets so I am assuming (I know, I know) the pumps were replaced. When I did tear down the one pump to find a small leak, and fixed it, the diaphrams looked good...

Got some time yesterday to look at it. It is definitely something with the fuel delivery as I can just continuously pump the ball and it will stay running. Now before I pull both carbs is there anyway to test the fuel pumps to see which (if only one...) is bad? The carbs I have include the...

Ridge- Not sure if you saw these or not... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Used-OEM-Mercury-and-Mariner-Tilt-Trim-1984-2006-/270741709298?pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&hash=item3f0976a1f2...

Great, unbolting the carbs again!!!! So that little hole pulses the diaphrams in the pump to fill the bowl, got it. I am finishing up the fiberglass work today and should be able to focus on the engine later on this week so I can really troubleshoot the problem. Thanks for the help. -Svence