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    1996 explorer trailer lights?

    The lights work on my trailer I tested them with a battery. The factory trailer hookup is round. Using a wire straight to the negative side of the battery as a ground wire I cant get a test lamp to light from any of the terminals. I back tested that plug and have no power there. I followed...
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    Reverse lockdown

    My 1977 85 horse merc doesn't lockdown when the motor is running. With the motor off it locks down in neutral and reverse. when I start it and put it in reverse in the water it doesn't. If i give it much gas it pulls itself out of the water. I don't have power tilt. I don't understand. Seems...
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    Farmer vs 85hp Mercury

    I been chasing the wrong thing. It is not a fuel problem I have, it is an ignition problem. #1&#2 cylinders aren't getting any spark. I said my hearing is shot. It sounded like it was idling to me. Help me out here guys. I'm looking at wires for loose, damaged, etc. My fields are starting to...
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    What analyzer works on mercury

    I have a 1977 850 Mercury. I have a timing light with inductive pick-up. I need to get a small engine analyzer that works on my motor that will help me with tuning. My hearing is about shot and I need to be able to seea tach to adjust the carbs. I have a VOM meter. Thanks for any info.
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    Old 110 mercury fuel pump

    I have an old 110 serial number2295439 that runs great up to about 85% power, after that it runs great but will run itself out of gas. I looked in the mercruiser parts place and they skip my serial number. Not that I want to run it all out, I'm just in a fix it mood. Anyone know what rebuild...
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    850 merc 1977

    I stored this for a few years and decided to get it out this year. It started right up with ear muffs on it. Put it in the lake and no full throttle. Idecided to follow the fuel. Connected engine to a new fuel tank new fuel line and cleaned the filter in the fuel pump. Started and got the...
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