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    Mercury Comander 2000 wiring

    " I have Mercury Commander 200 " I have Mercury Commander 2000 control box. The unit did not come with any instructions and I would like to know how to wire it for the electric start. If anybody knows what each wire is for, I would really appreciate it. "
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    1973 40hp Mercury stalls out

    " I recently purchased a 1973 " I recently purchased a 1973 40hp Mercury. The motor ran great while testing it on the hose. I put in the water today and moved about slowly for about ten minutes, then the motor stalled. I got it to restart, but it was running very poorly, missing, and would...
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    1960 Evinrude 40hp long to short shaft

    " I have a 1960 Evinrude 40hp " I have a 1960 Evinrude 40hp long shaft motor that I would like to convert to a short shaft. Do I have to get the short drive shaft, water tube, and shift rod from another 40hp, or can I get the parts I need out of other models? "
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    Upping HP in a b75 Evinrude 15hp

    " I've been told that to u " I've been told that to up the horsepower in the '81 and newer Evinrude 15s to 15 prop HP that Evinrude just put in a tuned exhaust pipe. If this is true, could I put one of these tuned exhuast pipes from a newer motor into my '76 and pick up a HP or two? "
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    Mercury 20hp prop problem

    " I recently bought a 1975 Mer " I recently bought a 1975 Mercury 20hp. I knew that the previous owner had gone through two props in about three years due to hub failures. The last prop he put on it was a "rebuilt" Michigan Wheel unit. I put a new Mercury prop on it and have been having fun...
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    Water pump on b76 Evenrude 15

    " I recently purchased a ' " I recently purchased a '76 Evenrude 15hp outboard. With the motor in a test tank, how much water should come out of the hole just below the power head on the back of the mid section? On the lower unit there are two sets of holes. I'm assuming the lower set is...
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    35hp Merc dies at full throttle

    " I have a 1985 3.5hp Mercury " I have a 1985 3.5hp Mercury that dies at or near full throttle. If I'm at a slow speed and give the engine full throttle, it will run for a minute or two before quiting. If I'm at half throttle or more when I open it up, it dies quickly. I'm thinking this could...
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    Possible max HP for 14b run a bout

    I'm looking at buying a 1 I'm looking at buying a 1966 Starcraft 14' fiberglass closed v-bow run about. I'm curious as to what a max HP for the boat would be.
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    b85 Mercury 35hp slipping out of forward

    " I have a 1985 Mercury 3.5hp " I have a 1985 Mercury 3.5hp that when given more than 1/4 throttle slips in and out of gear. The motor only has forward and neutral, but the gear selector stays in forward as this happens. Could this be a weak clutch spring on the propeller shaft? "
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    A few questions about 1959 25hp Sea King

    " I picked up a 1959 25hp Sea " I picked up a 1959 25hp Sea King deluxe with electric start today for $25. The motor is complete and looks to be in decent shape, but has been sitting for at least 3 years. The motor is not seized up and the electric start works. I haven't had it running, I...
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    Condition of 35 Mercury after water pump failure

    " My water pump failed on my 1 " My water pump failed on my 1985 3.5hp Mercury while running at half throttle. The motor started to sputter and then died. The motor was hard to pull, so I just left it alone until I got home. At home it pulled easily and started right up, but I shut it right...
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    Water pump kit or impeller

    " I need to replace the water " I need to replace the water pump on my 1985 Mercury 3.5hp outboard. Is it common just to replace the impeller ($12), or should I get the complete kit with gaskets and seals ($65)? I'm leaning towards the kit to do it right the first time, but if just replacing...
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