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  1. Quicksilver

    Spring prepping

    Almost launch time (except in canada) and many guys will be changing their impellers re-installing their lower units and having shift problems: This is how I do it in about 60 sec.: Turn the LU shift shaft by hand counter-clockwise until it stops, then with Vise Grips tight on the bottom of the...
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    Cleaning

    There's a simple way to check for fuel in the carbs and fuel flow; tilt the motor all the way up then pump the fuel bulb, if fuel runs out of the carb throat(s) then it's probable that all's clear. This can also be used to flush the system. To clean the carb(s) remove the low speed needle(s)...
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    For you family guys

    Happy Holidays (boating)
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    Mercury items

    View and/or buy older Merc related T-shirts, coffee mugs (15 oz), puzzles and prints here https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/1-murray-dowding
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    Lubrication

    Here are some lube suggestions you don't have to do them all and don't use a heavy grease in the distributor adapter.
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    Fuel tank restoration

    I have a couple of 6 gallon fuel tanks that I use for transfering fuel from the gas station and auxiliary usage (I have a 12 gallon built-in), I decided to paint them as they were looking "ratty". Tremclad "Fire Red" is a good match and I found a source for the decals...
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    Mercury themed artwork

    I have created some artwork that's Mercury themed and is available from Fine Art America (https://fineartamerica.com/) just type Murray Dowding in the search box; you can get 15oz coffee mugs, T-shirts, puzzles, shower curtains etc. Here's the latest shirt I received - the edges are not...
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    The 2 types of ignitions

    Here are descriptions of Mercury electronic ignitions - distributor types and ADI, this might help someone troubleshoot their problems:An ADI motor needs to be turning over quickly to start, at least 400 rpm, to generate a spark.
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    Spring startup notes

    I posted this last year and I'm doing so again for newcomers.
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    Lower units

    Before you launch this season it's a good idea to grease the driveshaft splines (the sides only) and the shiftshaft ones too and, take the prop off and put some Perfect Seal or anti-corrosion grease on the shaft. I have attached a lubrication chart that identifies some key areas that should be...
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    Shifting instructions

    It's too bad this info couldn't be set as a warning thread.
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    Spring startup

    I've put down most of my startup methods to share them with fellow owner/operators. It's a jpeg so you can download and save it, if anybody wants to add anything this is a starting point. for 2 strokes.
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    Coil trouble

    I noticed last summer that my motor wasn't running as it normally did so I bought new plugs, and checked the timing; when I ran the motor up to the throttle pickup line it was alright but after that to full throttle the timing mark jumped all over the place. The motor ran for the rest of the...
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    Stainless Steel fasteners

    When you're using SS nuts on studs put some anti-seize grease (or if not available) regular type on the studs to prevent binding. This protects the threads from damage too.
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    It takes machines to help men

    During the war the use of aluminum was restricted to military devices only, Mercury Outboards (Kiekhaefer Corp.) had just started up in 1939 and when their supplies were almost exhausted they managed to get contracts to produce small engines and the chainsaw but they stopped outboard...
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    What I did Last Summer

    Check out this fantastic video. I've found that it might play better with MS Internet Explorer. http://anythingondvd.net/contact6.html
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    Only goes in reverse

    A buddy gave me a merc motor and I hooked up a battery and fuel line and started it in the driveway, then I put it on my boat and launched it, the problem is when I push the button on the throttle? lever it ran backwards. we took it out of the water and turned the prop backwards but when we...
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