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    problems with blackmax 200hp

    Hi, I have a 200hp blackmax 1989 model. Iv been doing dva tests(home made).Tested the stator(passed)the trigger was low in voltage 2.2volts I then removed idle/stabilizer wires as stated in the mercury book I have. The voltage was within spec on the trigger wires. I placed numbers 1-6 on the...
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    gasket eliminator mistake should i worry?

    Hi So it occurred to me today that i have used the wrong sealant on powerhead gasket and exhaust plate gasket(not sure if i got there names right but the two gaskets that are between the midsection and powerhead. I did this 3months ago.Engine has not been in water yet with new gaskets. The...
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    drive shaft movement

    Hi I was just about to replace water pump and noticed some movement in drive shaft?is side ways movement normal.I notice when i hold the top of drive shaft.Looks like about 10mm in totally maybe less 5mm either side. I have not tried looking for other movement yet. eg movement in gear or...
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    gelcoat

    Hi I am after advice for spray able gelcoat. I am doing the bottom of my ski boat.Its all prepped and ready to go. Im after advice on what should i mix with the gelcoat so its goes through the gun and what sort of spray gun should i use?catlist etc.How to spray it? i am able to get friends to...
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    Gasket and seal 1986 200hp mercury

    Hi I would like to know the importance of these gaskets/seals and what is there purpose? Parts for Mercury Marine V-200 Drive Shaft Housing & Exhaust Tube #23 86027 SEAL, EXHAUST TUBE - UPPER #25 27-99173 1 GASKET, DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING TO PLATE Would like to know because I am...
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    V6 mercury powerhead studs/ bolts

    Hi all I am in need of 4 studs for my 200hp merc. Anyone in Australia or America got some they want to part with give away? would be nice.If have to I will pay. And is it really that important that when putting the powerhead back on that they need to be tightened to correct specs? My other...
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    Timing After powerhead removal and reasemble?

    So I nearly Have the 200hp mercury power head removed.Had to remove it to fix steering control arm etc. My question is when I reassembly will I have timing issues? Do I have to retime the engine? Thanks.
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    mercury 200hp 1986 powerhead removal

    Iv removed an old powerhead before but since i was replacing the head on that one i was pretty ruff when taking it off. I have another one for another boat and it looks like its very good nick compared to the other one i attacked.So I am taking this one off to get to the swivel arm.And ill be...
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    mecury 200hp 1986 model

    Hi I have a black max 200hp outboard 1986 era.I am wondering what i have to do to take the swivel arm bracket assemble of to get to the bottom yoke? Buy the looks of it i shall have to remove gear box,powerhead and mid section.Where to from there please. Unfortunately i have lost my manual...
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    a few questions

    Just recently i have noticed water coming out the upper exhaust ports on my mariner 175hp about 1990 model. It probably has always came out iv just never noticed.How much should be coming out?its like a running tap sort of bubbling out . There is water coming out the peehole which normally...
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