Recent content by freak007

I am looking for a replacement for Delo 5w40. I've been using it for over 15 years in ATVs, motorcycles, and other small engines (lawnmowers, snowblowers, generators, etc). Unfortunately, it has proven to be impossible to find locally right now, and I am essentially out. I cannot run a 15w as I...

Originally Posted By: friendly_jacek BTW, this is the Mercruiser GM 4.0L 135 engine. Always hard to start since the day one. I am guessing since you said 4 cyl that 4.0 is a typo. the 3.0 is a 135hp GM industrial 4 cyl. Was also used in many forklifts. If it has always been hard starting...

HOLY [censored]! I have been lurking for 6 YEARS, and this is the first time you guys have gotten a post out of me :EEK:

Well If it makes you feel any better... I have a 1987 Rinker 21ft with a 185hp Mercruiser. When I bought it 6 years ago, it was running, but not well. I drained the tank, replaced all the fuel filters, rebuilt the carb, new plugs, wires, cap, and rotor. Replaced the bellows, gimbal bearing...