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    2.3l omc esa module help

    i have an 87 or 88 2.3l omc I just bought. the serial number is gone but the boat is an 88. it will start and run but after a while it starts missing and it is only firing on #2 and #4 I can tell because my timing light wont pick up on #1 and #3. after searching these threads I have narrowed...
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    what year model?

    i have a mercruiser 3.0l serial # b964410 best I can tell from searching here and the internet this is an 88 or 89 model? is this correct thanks for the help. paul
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    what year model?

    i have looked at all the links from the information post and am still not sure what year model my new 25hp mercury is. from what I can tell it is an 86 Canadian model. the serial number is A723831. if anyone can help I would appreciate it.
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    3.0 mercruiser no fire

    I have a 92 model 3.0 4cyl. mercruiser that has no fire. I ckd fire at the plug and coming from the coil. no fire either place. I ckd the wires on the coil and both are hot with the key on and while cranking. I thought the term. that goes to the distributor should ground through the points...
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    how does over temp switch work?

    i have an 87 85hp force engine. i just got it and hooked it up to earmuffs. it starts and runs fine and water is spiting out top rear two holes along with exhaust smoke and coming out trim tab along with exhaust and smoke. i think this means the water pump is working. i have always had...
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    what year model?

    i have an 85 hp force motor. was wandering if anyone could tell me the year model. model #858f7b serial #1052 thanks.
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    new pontoon boat slower than i thought

    i just bought a 89 grumman 20' pontoon boat with a 73 65hp 3cyl engine. top speed at wot is 16mph with 4 people and a cooler. i know this aint a ski boat but i was hoping to tube or knee board behind it. i am not sure how to measure what prop i have and not sure if this is normal as its my 1st...
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    lower unit leak

    94 25hp mercury. neighbor just bought boat and couldnt get it to run. it had been sitting for 5 or so years. i cleaned carb and tank and got it running on the hose with earmuffs. after i shut it off i noticed black oil leaking from between propeller and lower unit and dripping out center of...
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    what year?

    i have a 25hp mercury serial #06z0833z. does anyone know what year it is?
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    prop selection

    what prop size should i have on an 1977 85hp johnny. the motor is on a 18' bass boat similar to a ranger 370v from that year. also how do you measure pitch. im wanting to order a new prop and would like to get more speed and accleration if possible. thanks in advance.
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    Steering cable help

    i have a 1977 85 hp johnson steering cable is broke. i ve searched posts and heard about the telfex systems. i will buy one but i was wandering if anyone has used one and if it hooks up the same on the engine or if it comes with everything i will need. my tube on the motor is alright but the...
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    1977 85hp low compression

    my motor runs but idles rough, hard starting, smokes badly the compression is 70, 75, 75, 75. i am suspecting is needs rebuilt. the marine mechanic said it needs rings and pistons. i was wandering if i could hone the cylinders and do a ring job. i am new to outboard mechanicing and didn't know...
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    1977 johnson 85hp fuel connector motor side

    I was wandering if anyone knew where to get the fuel line connector for my motor. the one that is on the motor it is leaking and i have tried a knew o ring and it still leaks.
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    1977 85hp johnson trim problem

    while sitting still in or out of the water my trim works well up and down. while moving in the water it is slow to move up and i can't trim the motor up. also if the motor is tilted up slightly and i take of it will sit itself down. i have noticed a leak on the starboard side trim cylinder and...
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    evinrude hp information

    i have a 1964 model evinrude outboard can't find any numbers on engine found this number on inside of to cover: bt-204918 and underneath that this date: 2/24/64 not sure what hp rating engine is and can't get engine to fire. someone help please
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