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    Throttle problem on 1984 150hp Merccan anybody please help

    " (Sorry if some of this s " (Sorry if some of this seems "weird"...instead of re-typing the whole thing, I just copied and pasted it from another site that I go on) I took the "new" boat out today, and it's still having the same problem it did a few years ago back in Jersey. It's a 1984...
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    For Tonyaus Re Tach for 35 hp Merc Steve

    " I've seen this plug conn " I've seen this plug connection on my control box but did not know what it was for. So if I buy a tach for my outfit, will it have the male end on it or vice versa to fit the one on my control box? "
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    How to install a tachometer on a 35 hp Mercury

    Does anyone know how to insta Does anyone know how to install a tach on a 35 hp motor as for as where to connect the wires on the motor? Can one be istalled on a motor that small? Will a tach for an auto work and can it be wired in? Thanks.
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    Question for Mercury experts

    Where would the thermostat be Where would the thermostat be located on a 35 hp Merc? I've got a manual but it does not clearly state where it is located. Thanks for any feedback.
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    1987 johnson 150hp charging system

    I have a johnson 150hp with a I have a johnson 150hp with a dual battery setup. The bateries need to be replaced and I am cosidering going to a larger capacity dual purpose battery with more reserve capacity for use when the motor is not runing. My question is will the larger batteries put too...
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    PCM 302 FUEL PUMP QUESTION

    " Changed fuel filter. New &#4 " Changed fuel filter. New (rebuilt carb). No fuel getting to carb. Take off fuel pump, put gauge on it, pump it up to 4 or 5 lbs.(by hand) holds pressure with my thumb over outlet. Any Ideas? "
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    OT Any opinions or care tips for gmc 65 diesel 1996

    " I have had very good luck he " I have had very good luck hear finding out about marine diesels on this message board. Thought I might try my luck here on this old truck I bought. Any tips to head off trouble, lubricant types and frequency of oil changes. Was told it had the new fuel injector...
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    96 fast strike excessive smoking

    "Ive got a 96 johnson faststri "Ive got a 96 johnson faststrike, rebiult about a year ago that has excessive smoking shortly after i had it rebuilt. has fouled plugs after four or five trips to the lake, other than that runs pretty good. what should i look for or do to decrease this smoking...
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    Lost prop power evinrude 140 1989 model

    Today I was cruising at 4500r Today I was cruising at 4500rpm when all of a sudden the prop lost power. I pulled the motor to idle and the prop continued to turn and propelled me at low speed. When I powered up again it was like the prop was slipping. What happened do you think. Is it in the...
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    No sparkomc 260hp

    " I have a 1981 omc 350ci with " I have a 1981 omc 350ci with no spark.tried 3 coils,2 distributors,new ign.switch.have power at secondary side of coil.negative side of coil drops to 4 volts when points close-resistor wire carrys 2.9ohms resistance..can anyone help?? "
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    1990 johnson 90hp problems

    " 1. This is an old 1990 john " 1. This is an old 1990 johnson 90hp motor and there is a good bit of oil leaking/ coming out from the prop area. Is this a serious concern, or is this normal for this engine. 2. When i flush the engine there is a few spots where the lower unit/upper unit...
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    OT Fuel Tank Problem

    I have a 91 Ozark deck boat. I have a 91 Ozark deck boat. The gas tank has a leak in it somewhere. As you ca't remove the tank without removing part of the deck (major undertaking) is there a possible solution to seal the tank from the inside?
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    Water in the motor

    " I semi sunk the boat last we " I semi sunk the boat last weekend (fresh water). The motor didn't turn over so I pulled the plugs and eliminated the water in the cylinders (it then turned over), will change the oil this weekend and sprayed WD40 on everything in site. Is there anything else I...
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    Same problem Please help

    I have had the same problem f I have had the same problem for months. This is a 5.7 volvo motor that starts up fine when cold runs great for awile then starts like chugging like it is running out of gas and then dies. Then it starts right up and continues to die. If I let it sits for a while it...
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    No power to gauges

    Do not know where to start? j Do not know where to start? just all the sudden all my gauges and blower does not work.
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