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    1994 Volvo 5.7 TBI fuel pressure issue

    Hi, I am working on a 1994 Volvo 5.7 Liter throttle body injection engine on a 26' Regal cuddy cabin. It was sitting up for about 2 years before I started working on it. I performed the following repairs then: Removed old fuel & added 20 gallons of new fuel. Changed engine oil replaced...
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    OMC 2.3 L - Backfiring @ start up and then hard to start

    Hi, I am working on a 1989 OMC 2.3 L. The owner of the boat has not used the boat for about 3 yrs. I did the following: Sucked out old gas and replaced w/ new. Replaced spark plugs replaced oil & filter replaced water separating fuel filter replaced lower unit oil replaced water pump...
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    Honda 7.5 hp 4 stroke ignition coil B75 1976

    Hi,<br /><br />I am working on a 1976 Honda 4 stroke 7.5 hp outboard. The model # on this motor is b75. The ignition coil is bad. I called honda and they said that they no longer sell the part. Does anyone know where I can get a new or used one?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Nate
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    power pack testing

    I have a 1977 Evinrude 85hp outboard that is missing several components (starter, flywheeel, etc). Someone wants my power pack, but I wanted to test it (separate from the motor)for them first to make sure it works. Please give me instructions and equipment necessary. Thanks,<br />Nate
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    1987 Johnson 70 hp - running poorly

    I just rebuilt/adjusted carbs and set timing and sychronization on this motor for a friend. We took it out on the lake to run it some. The idle was running smooth and we accelerated to a high speed fine the first time. When he released the throttle back to a slow speed the engine cut out...
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    1987 johnson 70 hp fuel/carb problem

    I am trying to fix a 1987 johnson 70 hp. When I first started on this motor, I noticed that I had way to much gas at the carbs. I could put my hand over each of the carb opening and come off with gas on my hand. I had to open the butterfly valves on the carbs to get it running. I rebuilt the...
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    1976 Mercury 65 hp switchbox

    I am trying to troubleshoot a switchbox on a 1976 Mercury 65 hp. The manual says I need special equipment, but not indicate the equipment or procedures necessary. Can any one help?<br /><br />Thanks<br />Nate
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    1987 70 hp johnson timing

    I need help with timing/spark advance on a 1987 70 hp johnson (model j70elcur 1987). Please tell me what the idle and full settings are. Also, please help me understand this adjustment. Currently at idle, the number next to the timing pointer is "TDC".<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Nate
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    1987 70 hp Johnson Carb adjust

    Hi, I am working on a 1987 Johnson 70 hp (model - j70elcur 1987). I can only get the motor to start if I have the carb butterfly valves 1/2 way open. It also appears to be putting out a lot of gas when cranking (with carb butterfly valves closed). I put may hand over each of the carbs while...
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    1960? OMC Sea King 40 hp L/U o-rings

    I am trying to replace the lower unit o-rings in a 40 hp OMC Sea King. There is a bushing and O-ring located in the L/U that the shift rod passes through. The manual says to use a tapered punch to remove the bushing that holds the o-ring. Do you know what size tapered punch to use? Do you...
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    Mecury Motor Year Ranges

    I have a 1989 Mercury 100 hp outboard (serial #c148248). I was trying to find out what additional year mercury's use the same parts. Do any of you know this? Is there a website that gives this info for various motors?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Nate
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    trim tilt - 2002 Mercury 125 hp

    I am repairing a 2002 Mercury 125 hp ELPTO outboard trim and tilt system. I need at least a working pump and valve manifold. I would buy the full trim/tilt assembly if the price is right. Do any of you know of someone who has any of this for sale at a reasonable price? It doesn't matter if...
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    Trim Tilt won't go up - 2002 Mercury 125 hp

    I am having trouble with the trim/tilt unit for a 2002 Mercury 125 hp ELPTO saltwater edition motor I bought recently. The cylinder will not trim up with the load of the outboard motor. The trim pump motor runs. When I have the motor and pump attached without the cylinder, it appears to pump in...
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    Stator and Timing Belt - 1973 Mercury 150 hp (1500)

    I am repairing a 1973 Mercury 150 hp (1500) outboard. Does anyone know where I can get a reasonable used stator and timing belt? You can use 03502950 for a reference serial #.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Nate
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    1973 Mercury 150 hp (1500) stator and timing belt

    I am trying to repair a 1973 Mercury 150 hp (1500). Does anyone know where I can find a good used stator and timing belt? The reference serial number on this motor is 03502950.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Nate
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