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Chris1956 replied to the thread Don't tape holes..

Wet sanding paper can minimize the clogging of sandpaper. I bought an air powered orbital disc sander. It uses velcro fasteners...

Apr 30, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread The midsection on my '93 Merc 135HPV6 has cracked.

OK a slight correction the Permatex was the no. 3 type. I was putting it on the bolts to my poppit valve, when the wind blew and caused...

Apr 30, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Bought Boat and Steering is locked up.

Dub, you do realize that the steering rods bind in the tilt tube far more often than they fail? I think it worth a look, as it would...

Apr 30, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread The midsection on my '93 Merc 135HPV6 has cracked.

Actually, in the morning sun, vs dusk, it was a long thin drip of Permatex no 1 sealant. It was so consistent and long it sure looked...

Apr 30, 2025
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Chris1956 posted the thread The midsection on my '93 Merc 135HPV6 has cracked in Mercury & Mariner Outboards.

It has cracked from powerhead to just above gearcase. What can cause it?

Apr 29, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Play on propeller shaft.

Yes, likely normal movement

Apr 29, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Bought Boat and Steering is locked up.

Outboard steering cables often stick at the engine. Undo the large nut holding the cable to the tilt tube and then turn the wheel. If...

Apr 29, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread 1979 80HP Mercury kill Switch.

I do not know. The carb throttle shaft and spring are replaceable, if you can find a used carb to cannibalize. On the other hand, it...

Apr 29, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Play on propeller shaft.

Gee, some in-out movement of the propshaft in the gearcase is normal. However, the prop is solid. The thrust hub washers and nut...

Apr 29, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread 1979 80HP Mercury kill Switch.

The upper shift rod can rise up if not mated to the lower shift carb and impact the carb. There is a molded plastic fitting that holds...

Apr 29, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Raising outboard higher.

Gee, can you put a 2X2 between the motor and transom to raise it up a bit?

Apr 29, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread 1990 mercruiser 4.3 no spark.

Make sure the spark is happening at TDC of the compression stroke (with the valves closed). If you had the distributor out to replace...

Apr 28, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Ocean pro 150 head reseal..

I think you want to circle each water passage, not group them.

Apr 28, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread 1979 80HP Mercury kill Switch.

The trim limit switch was set to keep the motor from "trimming" out of the transom bracket. On the original control, push and hold the...

Apr 28, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread 1979 80HP Mercury kill Switch.

Originally your PTT unit had a trim limit switch. It was on the starboard PTT bracket, and it plugged into the main harness under the...

Apr 28, 2025

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