Thanks, yes it all helps. The gas guage was an electrical problem primarily, but I think the floats need to be cleaned also. None of the gauges work except the Speedometer. I took it in for a different problem, power trim motor burned out, ouch. Found a bad wire on the fuel tank connector, it now works, but not real well.Ill contact Bass Cat about the diagrams, luckly I have an electrical back ground if that is the problem.Doe anyone know the trick to starting a Mercury 150 XR6 when its cold? I seem to flood it every time. The guy I bought the boat from said to squeeze the fuel bulb until it gets pretty hard to squeeze, then choke it and it should fire. Doesnt work for me, once I get it running and warmed up its an awesome motor, but getting it to fire the first time without flooding it is killing me. Any advice would be appreciated.Chuck
Heres the latest:The fuel gage was a partially broken wire, it works not, yeah. The speedometer works, no other gages or the clock. Had an electrical problem with the bilge pumps, got that temporarily fixed with wire and a toggle. In the process of this I mistakenly took apart the Recirculator switch, now neither it or the aerator work. Ive figured out how to partially fix this. Replace the recirculator switch with the “unused” bilge switch. The problem I have I need to know which wires got to which terminal on the plug so I know I have it right. With my electrical back ground Im assuming the hot(s) got to the center and the outside are dependent on manual or auto, with the auto feeding through the reostat? If any one can help me Id be so greatful. I have a charity tournament to fish in Saturday and will be taking a veteran out and would hate to loose any fish due to my ineptness.If youd like you can email me at [url=mailto:chuck_r_62@yahoo.com]chuck_r_62@yahoo.com[/url] also.Thanks and keep your tip up.Chuck
That could be the answer to most of my electrical problems, seems like very time I get one thing figured out it affects something else. Besides guages, I also have a drain somewhere on my cranking battery, has left me stranded a couple times. Any advice is greatly appreciated.Also any website or instructions on installing a trim guage and sending unit, would really like to get that installed and the tach working. So I have more working knowledge when running on the water.Thanks for all your help.Chuck
Its definetly the top end of the lower unit, like the shift lever has worn or something. Ive talked to the local Mercury guys and they think its something minor. The only part they dont understand is the tansom is in reverse, wont come out, and the thing will still turn over, even start. Anyone have any idea, one of them said the control box, but that doesnt explain being struck in reverse and the click on the top of the lower unit. Anyone ever heard anything like this. Looking for options, but figuring Ill have to look for a lower unit for part as its a 1992.
Great calls guys, you were right the lower unit was trashed. Fragments of metal all over.Ive gotten a new lower unit and the motor runs great. Ive found now that the control unit is shot. Have the lever, and face plate off, but can not figure out how to get the unit out. There is not enough room to feed it out the front the hull by the console with the wiring harness and other wires, as well where the carpet is tucked back in it takes enough space that I cant sneak it out. Any words of wisdom on how to get it out so I replace it with a side mount. Ive used numerous other words, but none were very wise or helpful, but did relieve some stress.I hope someone can give me some guidance.Chuck
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