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    1989 Force 85 hp - hard to shift and throttle

    Hi, I had no spark on motor and just changed the stator and coils. Now started fine but the shifting is now not working. It is hard to shift and throttle up,and doesn't want to go into reverse. Would it be something to do with the trigger, or flywheel on to tight? Maybe a wire in the way as I...
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    air bubbles comming out water intake

    I have a mercury 50 - 1972 and while in a test tank I noticed bubbles comming out of what I thought was the water intake holes. Is this ok?? Also I would like to use those water cups (ears) to test motor, but I have two sets of holes on my lower unit.And the higher ones have ridges on top and...
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    mecury 50-loss of power

    Hi, my motor ran ok last year. This year it idles fine but in gear it does not pick up any speed. It just putts along. When in N it will rev fast, but just not in gear. Any help?
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    1971 MERCURY 500 (50HP) Lower Unit

    I am getting water in the lower unit. I changed the propeller shaft oil seal and the O ring. But still getting water, as the oil is white after use. It is better but still water gets in. Where can I purchase a cheap pressure tester? I think there is anouther oil seal by the water pump, is that a...
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    Should I use Polyurethane foam when I replace floor?

    Is it worth putting in Polyurethane instead of styrofoam when I replace my floor in my 14 foot runabout. If it is can anyone help me find some?<br />aff
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    what year?? 9.5&15 Evenrude

    I have two older Evinrudes 9.5 M-9R69S and 15 M-J15RCTA<br />Any help with the years?<br />Thanks<br />aff
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