Don't be put off by the fact that you have to drop the lower unit. Here are some tips to get you through it!1. Dropping the gearcase to access the water pump requires removal of the mounting bolts.Outboard water pumps are simple designs. Located just atop the lower gearcase assembly, they're easy to …

Spring will be here sooner or later even if doesn’t seem like it right now. When spring comes and the walleye bite on the river gets going or, like me, if you wait for opening weekend, you’ll want to make sure your outboard is ready and raring to go!After a long winter’s nap, there are some things t …

Your engine won’t start with one turn of the key anymore. It idles rough, and it surges on its way to full throttle. The boating season has just begun, and you’re already having problems. It could be that your engine’s fuel injectors are dirty, clogged with stale fuel that has dried and turned to va …