An outboard ignition coil is an important part of an outboard engine. The coil transforms potential energy (voltage) from battery to spark the plugs. Which causes ignition. When an outboard coil goes bad, the engine cannot jump to start. Because the coil cannot convert the energy required to create spark and ignite the engine. What…
Tohatsu is the oldest Japanese outboard manufacturer, which has been offering some outstanding outboard. Also, Tohatsu outboard motors are widely recognized as bullet-proof motors. But are Tohatsu outboard any good or reliable enough to consider as a top-rated option? So, let’s find out the answer together – How Good Tohatsu Outboard Are? Tohatsu outboard motors…
A bad trigger is a problem for all sorts of engines including the outboard ones. It causes different problems while running outboard. In this article, I am going to talk about the symptoms of an outboard motor’s bad trigger problem also possible solutions. Therefore, it would help you to pinpoint and troubleshoot the issue in…
A fuel leak can happen for many reasons. But fixing up the fuel issue can take forever due to the issue not surfacing. An air leak in the fuel line is not leaking air. Rather the air gets stuck for any reason and seeps out through misfires. This article will help you to investigate the…
Spark plugs ignite your outboard engine. The air and fuel mixture inside the combustion chamber gets ignited by a spark plug. They produce a small spark to make your engine start and the outboard move. A bad spark plug can cause a halt of the outboard. In this article, the symptoms of a bad outboard…
The primer bulb is a crucial component of any outboard; it is responsible for drawing fuel inside the engine. So, when the primer bulb goes bad, you will have a tough time starting your outboard correctly, which can be very annoying. But, luckily you do not need to open up your whole outboard to check…
Your new boat may come with power pre-installed for optimized performance. However, in many cases, dealers mount the outboard as it comes uninstalled. Although they know their job well, you have to ensure you know the logic behind their advice. This is why you need to look out for symptoms of too high or too…
Over time, the outboard voltage regulator suffers from a lot of heat abuse since it locates on the ignition system. But some visible indications can give you hint when your voltage regular is gradually going bad so that you can prevent further severe damages. Today’s article will help you to learn and understand those symptoms,…
Undoubtedly, no other brand makes outboard motors more powerful, efficient, and reliable than Mercury Marine. Especially the Optimax series of outboard motors are known for delivering the most fuel-efficient and top-speed performance. That raises the most obvious question: are Mercury Optimax motors good enough? Mercury Optimax series offers motors that come in a lightweight design…
If you encounter a bumpy ride or the engine suddenly stops while riding a mercury outboard, most probably the problem is in the fuel pump. This article will help you to detect a faulty fuel pump on a Mercury Outboard and how to fix it- Sign Of A Bad Fuel Pump On Mercury Outboard The…