Marine Parts Information

Mechanical Steering Cable - Examining and Replacing Inspecting & Replacing a Mechanical Steering Cable      Struggling with steering on a boat because of a stiff and unresponsive steering cable is no fun, it's important having a reliable, well-maintained steering system. Regular maintenance of the steering system will avoid the pains of difficult steering, and while replacing a boat steering cable can be challenging, it's a repair that is totally acheivable for the mechanically-inclined boat owner.    Most recreational boats use either a hydraulic steering system or a mechanical steering system. In this article, the focus will be strictly on...

Marine Impeller Pump Inspect, Repair and Rebuild Inspect, Repair & Rebuild A Marine Impeller Pump Marine Impeller Pump How to: If a boat’s engine or generator is raw-water-cooled, then be aware that a marine raw water pump is an all-too-common source of trouble. Blockage in the cooling system or a failure of the pump can cause major damage to a raw-water-cooled engine. Without enough cooling, an engine can overheat and can be damaged permanently. Proper maintenance of the raw water pump now can help to avoid a mountain of headaches with the boat in the future! If there is no...

Easy Boat Engine Oil Changes with Johnson Pump! Boat Engine Oil Changes this spring done easily with the most powerful portable oil changer around! This 12 Volt commercial grade portable oil change kit features a 5-1/2 gallon per minute flow rate and a 5 gallon bucket which will allow the user/shop to extract oil and transmission fluid from twin engine/transmissions and a generator in minutes!  Part #JP-65F3B  12 Volt Commercial Grade Portable Oil Change Bucket Kit | Johnson Pump 65F3B Commercial Grade All-in-One Complete Oil Change Package 12 Volt DC operation 5.5 Gallon Per Minute Flow Rate allows the user...