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    2007 4.3 2-Barrel Carb "Turn-Key Start" Mercruiser engine run-on or diesels

    The engine runs great all day long. After a 1-2 mile long run on the lake to the dock I'll idle for ten minutes until loading it onto the trailer. I rev it to slide it onto the trailer and then shut it off before pulling the throttle to idle; that is when it sputters about 20-30 seconds. I...
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    HELP! My seat pedestal screws popped out of the floor!!

    Gentlemen, I leaned back in the captain's chair and 4 screws came out of the pedestal base as the chair went back. I've never had this happen before. It has a fiberglass floor with no access to it from below. I have not looked at it closely yet due to the rain. I'll use my flexible pencil camera...
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    Loud Whirring Noise at the back of 4.3 Liter

    I hear a loud noise that sounds like it could be at the rear of the engine. I removed the belt and spun and wriggled each pulley by hand; each was tight and smooth w/o any noise. I put the muffs on and fired up the engine. I used a stethoscope to check each moving part up front; all ok. I...
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    Speedometer pickup in lower unit plugged

    The speedometer tested good with low air pressure test. Tested the air hose from the speedometer to the lower unit connection...no blockage. The down tube in the LU appears to be plugged with debris. I used 100 PSI compressed air and only a wisp of air and a few drops of water came out of the...
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    Tracker Tahoe Fish N Ski model...what years and Mercruiser models engine & ODs to avoid

    Back again after 9 years of Merc OB engine. I'm too old for a small boat and in need of information you scholarly people could provide me about the Tahoe boat model fish N ski and the two engines used...4.3L & 5.0L and any year engine and Merc OD models to avoid. Many thanks in advance. Guy
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    Installing a kicker engine on a ProCraft

    I have a 115HP 17' ProCraft Fish-N-Ski boat and want to install a 6 hp kicker. The problem I have is the transom doesn't have room for a direct mount due to the design of the back of the boat. Has anyone made an offset bracket for a kicker?
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    OMC Ultra HPF gear oil equivalent

    I realize everyone is busy including me...Can anyone tell me if "Castrol Synthetic Gear Oil 75W90, API GL-5 and MT-1" can be used in place of OMC Ultra HPF Gear Oil? I just got an Evinrude impeller kit to install in my 1998 Evinrude 6 HP 2 stroke and want to change the gear oil. Many thanks...
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    Any impeller replacement tips?

    I just bought a 1998 Evinrude 6 HP and plan to replace the impeller...any tips you can offer? Never owned one and it runs great but know it sat unused a few years. Thanks.
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    Optima Deep Cycle battery reliabilty

    Optima Deep Cycle battery reliabilty Optima Batteries Blue Top, Deep Cycle Battery, Group Size 34, 750 CCA Has anyone used one of these batteries in their boat for powering a trolling Motor? How did it perform for you over a long day of fishing on the lake? Can it be...
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    Optima Deep Cycle battery reliabilty

    Optima Deep Cycle battery reliabilty Optima Batteries Blue Top, Deep Cycle Battery, Group Size 34, 750 CCA Has anyone used one of these batteries in their boat for powering a trolling Motor? How did it perform for you over a long day of fishing on the lake? Can it...
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    Optima Deep Cycle battery reliabilty

    Optima Deep Cycle battery reliabilty Optima Batteries Blue Top, Deep Cycle Battery, Group Size 34, 750 CCA Has anyone used one of these batteries in their boat for powering a trolling Motor? How did it perform for you over a long day of fishing on the lake? Can it...
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    Optima Deep Cycle battery reliabilty

    Optima Deep Cycle battery reliabilty Optima Batteries Blue Top, Deep Cycle Battery, Group Size 34, 750 CCA Has anyone used one of these batteries in their boat for powering a trolling Motor? How did it perform for you over a long day of fishing on the lake? Can it...
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    Optima Deep Cycle battery reliabilty

    Optima Deep Cycle battery reliabilty Optima Batteries Blue Top, Deep Cycle Battery, Group Size 34, 750 CCA Has anyone used one of these batteries in their boat for powering a trolling Motor? How did it perform for you over a long day of fishing on the lake? Can it...
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    Optima Deep Cycle battery reliabilty

    Optima Batteries Blue Top, Deep Cycle Battery, Group Size 34, 750 CCA Has anyone used one of these batteries in their boat for powering a trolling Motor? How did it perform for you over a long day of fishing on the lake? Can it be charged w/a standard onboard charger?
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    Reverse shifting is too stiff--need some help

    Mercury 115 HP OB 2 cyle SN OT630016 Went out 1st time this year the other day engine starts and runs great, shifts into forward like a hot knife thru butter. Tried to shift into reverse w/one hand and movement is stiff and it sticks/stops before going fully into reverse...starts to...
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    If you have not registered the engine in your name with Mercury Marine,

    Mercury is not able to share warranty information with the non-registered owner. If you have not registered the engine in your name with Mercury Marine, please submit a copy of your bill of sale or some written proof of purchase with serial number of the engine, new owner’s name, address, and...
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    115 HP 2 stroke reduced engine RPM problem solution.

    I noticed a reduction in WOT RPM...would not go past 48K RPM. Solution was removing the carbs for cleaning and finding the #4 cylinder reed valve jammed shut by a small piece of plastic. It appears it came from the carbs cover...excess blow mold plastic that did not get removed in...
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    Temperature/oil level horn does not sound

    Hi: I have a 2002 ProCraft F&S boat w/2002 mercury 115HP 2 cycle OB. It has a dash mounted ignition key start switch. The temperature/oil level horn does not sound when starting the engine. Hanging under the dash is a red device shaped like the cap on a can of WD-40 w/2 wires coming out of...
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    Website problem!

    Anyone having trouble w/this site locking up? While creating this thread it did it again...locks up and won't respond.
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    Transfer from 4.3L Mercruiser I/O to Mercury 115 HP Outboard

    I have sold my Mercruiser powered boat and purchased a Mercury 115 HP powered boat. I will be moving to the outboard forum. Thanks to all who have helped me over the years. I hope I have been helpful to some of you. Take care and happy boating. Guyjg :(
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