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    1997 - 200 Merc : Replaced Rectifier/Volt Reg but Tach still runs high?

    I had an over voltage confition running 16V+ on the Volt Meter. Replaced both Rectifiers/Voltage Regulators but still get a highy running tach - she seems to be about 2000 RPM too high. Also, my trim indicator is stuck in the full-up position, but I think that may be unrelated and need a new...
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    200 HP Merc - Intermitent Power Tilt

    I have a 1997 200 HP Merc Saltwater - the hydraulic power tilt has been running a little slow and now it operates intermitently. Yesterday it worked fine - today it is stone cold when activated by the tilt switch on the throttle control and the up/down button on the engine. Seems like an open...
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    Mercury Oil or other Brand?

    I run a 1997 200 HP Merc Saltwater - Carburated motor and have been using Merc oil. This oil now costs me $25/gallon when buying from a dealer who sells it out of a 55 gallon drum. My friend runs Penzoil in his motor for a lower cost. Is it worth the extra bucks to continue to run Merc Oil or...
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    Overcharging - 16+ Volts Merc 200 XL

    I have a 1997 200 HP XL - carburated outboard. When you first run the engine it charges at the normal 14 volts, but when the engine warms up it jumps to 16 volts and the tachometer shows higher RPM (engine at about 3000 - but tack reads 5000). I have been told to clean the yellow wires on the...
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    Pulling 16+ volts when running

    I have a 1997 -200HP Mercury Saltwater. When I start the engine it charges at a normal 14 volts, but when it warms up it jumps to 16+ volts. I checked the volts with a volt meter, so I know it is not a faulty gauge. Also the tach jumps around - either shows correct RPMs or shows zero. I...
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    200 HP EFI - Frozen - Any idea on how water got in?

    I have a 200 HP, 2000 EFI that is frozem / siezed. In October 2005 I broke a scupper and the boat laid over on it's side - still tied to the dock only the side of the engine touched the salt water - but I guess some got in. Whe the boat was pulled the enjine would not start due to no spark...
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    Partially Submerged -2003 Yamaha 225-4 Stroke

    I am looking at a Hurrican Katrina boat that has a 2003 Yamaha 225 HP-four stroke. The boat took on waves that washed over the back of the boat. I have no idea if the engine was submerged or partially submerged. After sitting for 3 months the flywheel can be turned by hand. I am going to try...
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