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    Merc 115 ELPT 1981 - Bogs at 2500 RPM

    Hello all, Thanks for the advice in advance, I usually can fix any problems with the motor in just a few days with your help. Here is my problem, I have a 1980-1981 Merc 115 on the back of an old fiberform surfrider 15' tri-hull. I recent had problems with the original mercury throttle control...
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    1980 Merc 115 WOT RPM? And speed estimate?

    Hello all, Just got my tachometer installed on my merc 115hp 1980 OB and took it for a test run today. Put a new 19 pitch three blade prop on as well. First question what is the RPM at WOT for the tower of power 115hp? Next question I only get max 36 MPH with this motor on a 15ft fiberglass...
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    1980 Merc 115 HP Tachometer install?

    Re: 1980 Merc 115 HP Tachometer install? I tried the install with the old tach from my other boat, I found a wiring diagram for the 115 and the rectifier is like the diagram, one yellow, one yellow/red and one gray, but the gray is only on a nut by itself. I wired the tach on the gray and set...
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    1980 Merc 115 HP Tachometer install?

    Hello all, Thanks for having great responses to all questions on the forum. I always look up answers on Iboats first unfortunately I can't find a solid answer for this question. I just bought a "new to me" boat with a 115 hp 1980-81 ELPT (Electric start, Long shaft, Power trim) outboard. The...
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    New Research Boat, ideas on what it is?

    So I switched institutions for my PHD and when I got here my major professor said here...fix this and run it for your study. So first things first, any ideas what it is? I'm pretty sure it's an old Monark but not 100% sure, let alone what model or specs it is, like weight, structural design...
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    Outboard Motor Paint

    Hey folks, anyone have good suggestions for repainting and finishing an old outboard motor? It's white now, and well white just isn't the best camo color, lol. Thanks for any tips. Ells
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    Chrysler 9.9 Fuel Connector

    Hey all great forum you got here. I just bought a 9.9 hp Chrysler "white box" I call em outboards. I got the hose and the ball and tank fittings I just don't know which female fuel connector will work on this model of outboard. I'm sure it's been asked a thousand times but if you could point...
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