If you don't figure a way to fix it, or haven't already, I can tig those holes up for you buddy, I've been doing stuff like that for close to a decade.
Any chance I could get some advice from you? I have a 115 mariner 1982. Rebuilt the carbs and changed all fuel lines. Compression tested at roughly 121 psi across all pistons and verified all 6 coils putting out a 1cm nice blue straight spark. I cannot get above 3000 rpms on water. What should I look for next. Sounds great on land.
ugh i felt that. pinched a gasket once found out on the water. lot of work to swap one. i used to Be that energetic. you will win eventually.
I feel ya MrcSon.....Hang in there buddy
Possibly tap the holes and install pipe plugs?
I had a 16 foot open bow checkmate with a Mariner 115, 1987 vintage and sometimes would slap a 26 chopper on for fun. Brings back fond memories.
If you don't figure a way to fix it, or haven't already, I can tig those holes up for you buddy, I've been doing stuff like that for close to a decade.
Gosh man that would spoil your day.I feel the pain .
Any chance I could get some advice from you? I have a 115 mariner 1982. Rebuilt the carbs and changed all fuel lines. Compression tested at roughly 121 psi across all pistons and verified all 6 coils putting out a 1cm nice blue straight spark. I cannot get above 3000 rpms on water. What should I look for next. Sounds great on land.
Dang if you were closer I'd tig em shut for ya.
Thank you my friend. Son
What do you think about the trim tabs I was thinking about adding them to my Checkmate? ua-cam.com/video/njiwfmzfies/v-deo.htmlsi=EvXzAMNyc22Hp2a2
Needed. Sharp looking boat my friend! Son
Oh man I feel for you.. Imagine if a man of your skills and knowledge is having this much of a battle imagine the regular people..
I was really looking forward to taking it out today. Now, I have 2 J blocks to rebuild.
A little jb weld go,s a long way in a pinch at least till you get your other engine built.
set your timing at 20 deg. and you won't fry another piston
Previous was set to 19. This one set to 18.5.
always some shit with these old TOWERS ......