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    2007 Merc 2.5HP 4 Stroke - stalls after 1/4 throttle

    Hi, I have a 2007 Merc 2.5HP 4 stroke. The motor is in exec condition and ran perfect for years. Last year I started to have a problem with the throttle, when after about 1/4 turn it would begin to stall. I managed to make it through the season by feathering the choke as needed to...
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    Motor Wont Start - Fuel Questions

    I have a 28HP Johnson SPL. Motor has been running fine for months. I started it up today after sitting for afew weeks and it started on 3rd crank. I was out on the water about 1 mile out... and started to slow down to throw an anchor... then the motor just died. Had to use a trolling motor to...
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    So I took apart the lower unit... What am I looking at?

    Been having a leak near the prop on my lower unit (28HP SPL Johnson). I finally tracked down the year of the motor, which should be: J28ESLED 1996 The lower unit is a split case... and thinking it was only my seal, I just removed the bottom section to "see" what's involved. Looks straight...
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    What Year is this motor? 28 HP Johnson

    The bracket has no numbers unfortunately. I've been trying to narrow it down for days over the internet. From what I can tell, the SPL series was made around 86-96. (and earlier, but it doesn't look that old). But there are 2 SELOC manuals, with a break from 71-90 and 91-2000. In looking at pics...
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    What Year is this motor? 28 HP Johnson

    Need Help... I have a leak on my lower unit... Need to get a manual, but I don't know the year. Previous owner painted everything on the motor... can't find any numbers. What year is this motor? I located a SILVER DISC on the motor... which had this number: 3986012. Thats the only number I...
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    1981 Merc 470 Starter Amperage?

    What amperage should the starter test? Motor is 1981 Merc 470 (Grady White). I brought the starter to the auto store and the reading was showing only 75 amps... Sometimes, the starter would not turn over, unless hit with a mallet... but nothing past 75-80 amps. BACKGROUND: Ran fine for...
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    470 Merc Wonbt Start Carb Issues I think

    "Been working on this project "Been working on this project for the last few months, got the motor to start last week on carb cleaner but didnt appear to be getting any gas in the carb... The story... Gas tank has been drained and now has fresh gas. Fuel pump filer has been changed. Cap and...
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    470 Plug Recommendation

    "First time I will be changing "First time I will be changing the plugs on a 470 4cyl motor... just curious if anyone has any recommendations (model #). Thanks,"
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    Just replaced Trim Pump Will not trim down

    "Hey guys, My trim pump wa "Hey guys, My trim pump was frozen solid after sitting for about a year. I just replaced the pump and all elec is working now. However, unit will not trim DOWN. Boat was stored UP and I was able to move the unit UP for about 1/4 but will not move DOWN. Not...
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