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If you are leaving your fuel line connected, you...
If you are leaving your fuel line connected, you may be flooded by the time you get to the water. Those motors are prone to do that and the EPA style tanks make it more common.
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Is that a hand controlled TM?
Is that a hand controlled TM?
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05-18-2021, 08:53 AM
Thread: Proper motor height
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You are not over propped on that rig. Under...
You are not over propped on that rig. Under propped if anything. The optimax should like a 21p on that setup. The aluminum hull and light bow is not going to run like a glass boat. Also, high...
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05-18-2021, 08:14 AM
Thread: 1989 Mariner 150 Prop
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Based on your comment on the size of the prop...
Based on your comment on the size of the prop hub, you have a Mariner "mag 2" outboard. The smaller hub lower unit is geared for faster turning of the prop and has lower water pickup for higher...
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03-15-2021, 11:07 PM
Thread: 25 hp yamaha 4 stroke hard starting
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Yamaha uses a completely different enrichener...
Yamaha uses a completely different enrichener system than Mercury. And it's automatic. If it's having issues, have the carb cleaned and replace the spark plugs. That should put you back to normal...
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03-13-2021, 01:04 PM
Thread: Want to buy Good used stick-steer
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2011 Excel 1751. Sold yesterday
2011 Excel 1751. Sold yesterday
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03-07-2021, 10:02 AM
Thread: Want to buy Good used stick-steer
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Something like this ?
Something like this ?
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11-27-2020, 07:14 AM
Thread: battery/big motor question
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Not a big deal for your setup. Your motor...
Not a big deal for your setup. Your motor doesn't require a lot of power to start and it's charging system isn't that robust. It's a common battery setup for smaller rigs that run 24 volt trolling...
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11-24-2020, 01:01 PM
Thread: Continuity through boat hull
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Is your battery switch off during testing?
Is your battery switch off during testing?
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11-24-2020, 11:58 AM
Thread: Continuity through boat hull
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None of the ring terminals will show continuity...
None of the ring terminals will show continuity as you explained. The circuit is bridged by connecting those wires to the battery. Specifically the engine ground. To test for continuity between...
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11-24-2020, 10:30 AM
Thread: Continuity through boat hull
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Between what two points are you taking your...
Between what two points are you taking your continuity measurements? If you have an aluminum hull and an electric start motor, you should have some level of continuity between the hull and the...
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11-24-2020, 08:25 AM
Thread: Continuity through boat hull
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If the engine has electric start, the hull is...
If the engine has electric start, the hull is grounded. Ground straps at various locations on the outboard insure that the entire platform is in the negative ground circuit. Drop it in the water...
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10-05-2020, 12:10 PM
Thread: Steering cable
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Replace it. You'll spend more time trying to...
Replace it. You'll spend more time trying to save that $125 than it's worth.
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10-02-2020, 08:29 AM
Thread: 25 hp mercury
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You ever get that 25 lined out?
You ever get that 25 lined out?
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10-01-2020, 03:31 AM
Thread: Indexing spark plugs for ETEC
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I say nope.
I say nope.
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09-25-2020, 07:07 AM
Thread: 25 hp mercury
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I would put a timing light on that and see where...
I would put a timing light on that and see where the base timing is at. A steady 6-8 degrees BTDC at cranking speed is what you're looking for. If it's all over the place, the trigger would be the...
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09-24-2020, 08:43 PM
Thread: 25 hp mercury
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The last sentence holds the key. Like B.B....
The last sentence holds the key. Like B.B. stated earlier, the switch boxes have a history of acting up on those rigs. If it's ripping the rope out of your hand, it's a timing issue. The potential...
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09-24-2020, 08:17 PM
Thread: 25 hp mercury
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Did the problem begin while out on the water,...
Did the problem begin while out on the water, between trips, after maintenance work etc.?
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09-24-2020, 07:59 PM
Thread: 1972 50hp. Evinrude fuel delivery issue
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No, not really. The piston has been pushed...
No, not really. The piston has been pushed against the exhaust side of the cylinder since it was new. When warmed up, the piston will be larger and sidewall tolerances will be tighter. You have...
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09-24-2020, 07:41 PM
Thread: 1972 50hp. Evinrude fuel delivery issue
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The piston is rocked to the other side of the...
The piston is rocked to the other side of the cylinder.
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09-24-2020, 05:32 PM
Thread: 25 hp mercury
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Ok, I believe we are through with the carb. I...
Ok, I believe we are through with the carb. I need a pic of the right side of the motor. Also, have you replaced the spark plugs and taken a sample of the fuel to inspect for water?
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09-24-2020, 02:49 PM
Thread: 25 hp mercury
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The small brass tube that runs from the bottom of...
The small brass tube that runs from the bottom of the carb, through the middle of the carb intake and into the top of the carb carries the fuel used for idle and off idle. With the bowl off and the...
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09-23-2020, 06:06 PM
Thread: 25 hp mercury
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Ok. Check the smaller brass cap that sits beside...
Ok. Check the smaller brass cap that sits beside the main jet. The ball should be at the bottom with the carb upside down.
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09-23-2020, 05:30 PM
Thread: 25 hp mercury
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Wrong cap. That one is 13mm/1/2 inch. The one...
Wrong cap. That one is 13mm/1/2 inch. The one you need to check is beside it. Give me a year model guestimate.
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09-23-2020, 03:19 PM
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It's either the pitot tube feed line that goes...
It's either the pitot tube feed line that goes from the lower unit to the speedometer or the feed line going to a water pressure gauge on the dash. In either case, it's not a big issue. Push both...
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09-22-2020, 05:34 PM
Thread: Mercury oil leak upper case
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Have you considered that the oil slick is coming...
Have you considered that the oil slick is coming up from the lower unit? Check the lower unit oil. I bet it's milky.
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09-21-2020, 07:57 PM
Thread: 25 hp mercury
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The most likely cause is in the carb. You...
The most likely cause is in the carb. You mentioned that you cleaned it. The carb bowl has an 11mm (7/16) brass cap on the bottom. It has a spring and ball under it. If the ball is missing or has...
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09-21-2020, 07:50 PM
Thread: 25 hp mercury
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I'll help walk you through the most likely causes...
I'll help walk you through the most likely causes but I have to ask that you proof read your spell check and post your results of what the problem was.
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09-17-2020, 07:04 PM
Thread: Merc Big Tiller Install?
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Two types of motor platform designs over the past...
Two types of motor platform designs over the past years. One has a traditional Mercury design with a twist type shift rod. The other has a push/pull vertical design. One uses two cables to pull the...
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09-17-2020, 05:29 PM
Thread: Merc Big Tiller Install?
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What are you putting it on
What are you putting it on
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Listen to this 90 hp yami, sounds alot like my F100. Hmmm, what do...
Is this Rod Knock on my Yamaha F100?