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    Chris1956 replied to the thread Is this the idle jet? Or?.
    That issue where the motor sneezes after running for a while and then sitting seems to be common on those engines. It is on my '98...
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    Chris1956 replied to the thread 115hp 2 stroke and quick connects..
    Different quick connects use different fuel lines. You need a quick connect for 3/8" fuel line. Make sure the quick connect seals when...
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    Chris1956 replied to the thread 1980 Inline 4 80hp power tilt/trim.
    The PTT unit from a mid 70's to mid 80's Merc inline 4 or 6 should fit your motor. The PTT unit consists of two trim brackets, two...
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    Chris1956 replied to the thread 1988 115 Inline 6 Fuel Pump.
    The Crowleymarine web site shows a figure 8 pump style for that IL6 serial number. It is roughly the shape of the old baseplate. Here...
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    Chris1956 replied to the thread Outboard wiring conduit.
    They make a black plastic tubular mesh as well. A lot of outboard OEMs use it. Dingbats suggestion is a good one. However, I have had...
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    Chris1956 replied to the thread cooling system 1999 mercury 150hp 2 stroke.
    Zoomie: A 1978 Merc 150HP engine would be the one of the early V6 models. Those have two thermostats each. The last 150HP inline 6 was...
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    Chris1956 replied to the thread 1983 merc 115 how to link and sync.
    A Mercury Service manual is a real good idea, as the procedure has some details. 1 Synch carbs to open at the same time, using...
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    Chris1956 replied to the thread Hoist engine to remove steering cable? 2001 Starcraft 176.
    I think you are very close to getting the steering cable off, w/o moving the engine. Disconnect the cable at the steering wheel end and...
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    Chris1956 replied to the thread 1979 80 hp Mercury swap out.
    First the control must push the throttle closed in neutral. Second the idle stop screw must be set correctly. Third, it sounds like you...
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    Chris1956 replied to the thread Cold start issues.
    Most Merc controls have either a separate push button for choke or push the key in for choke. Your motor has the electric solenoid, but...
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    Chris1956 replied to the thread 1979 80HP Mercury.
    Disconnect the shift cable at the engine. Now when installing the gearcase, move the shift slider a bit to mate the upper and lower...
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    Chris1956 replied to the thread 1990 mercruiser 4.3 no spark.
    Sure that is compression stroke half the time. The cylinders fire every 720* of rotation in a 4 cycle motor. You might pull the...
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    Chris1956 replied to the thread 1979 80HP Mercury.
    The best way is to have both gearcase and control in neutral. From my other post: There is a molded plastic fitting that holds the...
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    Chris1956 replied to the thread 1979 80HP Mercury.
    Spinning one way with a rachet sound means the gearcase is in forward. Use a crescent wrench to gently turn the lower shift rod CCW...
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    Chris1956 replied to the thread 1979 80HP Mercury.
    It is best to install the gearcase in neutral, as lower shift rod is in a single position, not a range as in forward. Obviously the...
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