Thread: Outboard and Prop Information

Here is a handy chart I have used for years. Handy to have something like this on hand sometimes. I scanned the picture, so it ain't beautiful. Print it out and stick it somewhere.

Tom






Cane Pole is having computer trouble so his chart is not available right now. I am adding these links so you guys will have some other resources while his chart is down.

Good information, diagnostics and tests for the VRO system in OMC "johnnyrude" outboards.

boatpartstore

Same as above but different wearhouse...looks a bit different but same information as above.

tenkillermarine

Very basic outboard troubleshooting chart. This gives you a few things to look at and check "if this" happens.

Troubleshooting Chart

This is a great site and very informative. You can also order literature or even speak with the "mastertech" to get advise on your outboard.

Mastertech Website



Everyone should print the next one out...this is by far one of the most complete guides I've seen. Goes from cooling, fuel, ignition, troubleshooting, service, charts, and has some GREAT illustrations. This is a great read!! By the way it is a PDF file you will need adobe viewer to see it...you should have that...if not its free.

Coastal Engineer Training Guide



Very simple 10 point checklist for troubleshooting

10 point checklist

Engine Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - iboats Boating Forums

Very helpful from iboats.com quite a few various questions that get asked alot.

We will also add to this as we go along...waterpumps...decarbs...carb rebuilds...prop selection...things that get asked alot.

Feel free to add anything to this you would like. Anything that you see gets bounced around alot...please just add links (url) so we make the thread easier to navigate.

Mercury Propellers | Prop Selector

This link takes you to the mercury marine prop selection page...this is a GREAT utility for picking the right prop for your application.

Next Link is Turningpoint "Prop 101" Lots of great information and another selector. Thanks PanMan VA

Propellers 101

If you have any questions about it or picking a prop please ask...this is a great place to start though. It will get you in the right direction. Just follow the links and plug in your information.

There are WAY more props of course than the merc props but they are some of the best and with the newer hub setups can be used on most rigs. Correct propping is the biggest problem on most boats....people compensate with whale tales and foils...for the best performance of any boat...it must be propped right...ventilated right....and the engine set at the optimum height on the transom...all these things effect the way the boat handles, comes out of the hole, and top speed.

Hope this link helps you out...I will be adding others as we go along.

If you have any helpful links please post the url.

PVS system...(holes or plugs in your prop and purpose)

Mercury Advantage

Merc Prop Holes

Prop Modification



Acceleration Factors





Props Fundamentals



Measuring motor height




How a prop is made



Let me know if the above link doesn't work

Super post, Scrapper. Some great information. I especially liked the youtube clip of the making of a prop.
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History of Mercury

Click (save target as) save to desktop and you can watch these videos...they are kind of large though...so dial up beware.

Part 1 Mercury History

Part 2 Mercury History

Part 3 Mercury History

Part 4 Mercury History



Part 5 Mercury History



Part 6 Mercury History



Part 7 Mercury History



These links provided by screamandfly.com



Please let me know if links do not work and I'll fix them.

OMC/Evinrude/Johnson coming soon!!

The following video is about a 7 minute clip celebrating 100yrs of evinrude



100 years of Evinrude - Evolution to Revolution

Lots of Evinrude/Johnson Videos.


Examples
How an ETEC is made
400 HP Evinrude speed boat
Worlds Fastest outboard...Evinrude V-8
1966 Starflight
Etec Destroys Merc
1958 Johnson
24 hr promo video

Lots of Evinrude/Johnson Videos

Lots of Evinrude/Johnson videos, photos, and old brouchures and advertisments.

LIQUIDNIRVANA2's photos and albums on webshots

LiquidNirvana is a member of another Boating forum. He has put together one of the most extensive and complete sets of Johnson/Evinrude information, photos, videos, etc...that I have ever seen. If you take a look at it leave him some good feedback.

Decarbing Your Engine- The Process-HOW AND WHY - iboats Boating Forums

One of the best explainations and how-to's of decarbing your outboard. A GREAT read for just information if you already do decarbing and put an additive in your fuel.