I just upgraded my 26X lighting system to LED lights (interior and exterior). They only use up 60 milliamps. I have mounted two (triple) LED's on either side of the pedastal in the plexi glass part at the height of the seats and mounted a switch above the RPM gauge. I used the white light and it lig...

I finally fixed it.... It turns out the jets on all four carbs were gunked up and had a fine grit on the main jets. I had to take the whole thing apart and clean each carb jets with really small drill bits, thin wire and carb cleaner. It was alot easier than I thought it would be. After I put everyt...

Casey, I have a 4 stroke 50HP Mercury Motor. I'll have to check the needle valves. I am just starting to get used to working on the outboard. I used to work on cars, so it will take a little studying to get used to it. You are right about the manual. I boat a generic Mercury manual that has 2HP to 9...

I have the same problem with the flush out connector. The tube spins like you said. I know its not that problem. I whish it was that easy. My next step is to pressure test each cylinder. Its possible I am having a couple of issues at the same time. I will check the fuel set up. Do you know if its ea...

I have a 98 Mercury Marine motor on my 26x that I just bought 5 weeks ago. I had taken the boat out this past weekend after it has been sitting for two weeks. I had trouble starting the engine, it took a couple of starts. Then when it stayed running it ran very rough/irrattic. I had the alarm go off...