How to Diagnose and Repair Marine Engines
Directory of articles on: Rebuilding carburetors, tuning an engine, draining gearcase oil, changing spark plugs, Spring commissioning and fall lay-up and propeller problem diagnosis.
Proper Maintenance is Absolutely Critical to Maintain Marine Engine Performance And Fuel Economy. Naturally it follows, in order to do maintenance correctly, you first need to know what procedures to follow, when to do them, as well as what tools and accessories you'll need in order to get the job done. Hereinbelow are the answers detailing how to diagnose and repair marine engines including outboard motors, stern drives and inboard marine engines and pod drives.
Winter Lay-Up and Spring Commissioning
Winter Lay-up For Marine EnginesManaging Winter Lay-up For Marine Engines
Mid-Season Maintenance
How to Spring Commission a Marine Engine
Get the Book!
Notes from a marine mechanic's bench on how to service, diagnose and repair Outboard Motors, Stern Drives and Inboard marine engines. Includes: winter lay-up and spring commissioning procedures; tune-ups, carburetor rebuilds and water pump repairs.
Features a special section with forms to record work completed. Be advised this is not a shop manual, but instead a marine mechanic's notes on how a DIYer can accomplish these otherwise expensive procedures on his own. $9.99
Preventive Maintenance
Should You Paint Your Transom Black?How to Keep A Small Outboard Motor Running Strong
Doctor Your Engine For Smoother, More Fuel-Efficient Running.
Learn 8 Simple Rules For Smooth Running Marine Engines
How to Tune Your Marine Outboard, Inboard or Sterndrive Engine
How to Select and Install Spark Plugs in a Marine Engine
How to Rebuild an Outboard Carburetor
The Lower Unit, Sterndrive and Outboard Motors
How to Change Lower Unit Gear Oil
How to Repair an Outboard Water Pump
How to Diagnose and Repair a Spun Outboard Propeller Hub
How to Change an Outboard Propeller in the water
How to Stop Corrosion on Outboard Motor and Stern Drives
How to Stop Barnacle and Marine Growth on Lower Units
How to Maintain a Pod-Drive
Common Repairs
How to Dissect an Oil FilterTen Must-Have Tools for DiYers
Expedient Tools for DiYers
How to Work On Your Own Outboard Motor
Canned Cures: Potions and Oils for Max Engine Life
How to Free Stuck Nuts and Bolts Using Fire & Ice
De-Carbon Outboard for Smoother Running, More HP
What to Do When Your Outboard Motor Takes a Swim
Troubleshooting
The first rule of troubleshooting: Is it plugged in?
Offshore Trouble Shooting:How to Survey a Marine Engine Like a Pro
How to Diagnose and Remedy Water in the Fuel
Learn How to Extend Engine Life
8 Simple Rules for Longer Engine LifeHow to Make a Engine Live Longer
How to Deal With Marine Mechanics and Boatyards
How to Choose A Marine MechanicHow To Become a Marine Mechanic
How to Talk to Your Marine Mechanic
Oppornockity: The True Tale of an Ace Marine Mechanic
How to Spot Boatyard Scams
Must Have Tools for DIY Mechanics
The Basics of Bow Thruster MaintenanceBoat Trailer Repairs
The Trouble With Trailers (wheel bearings & rust)
Helpful Axioms For the Do-It-Yourselfer
"If it ain't broke, don't fix it.""Never use force, just get a bigger hammer!"
"Is it plugged in?"