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    01 Ficht 115

    I have a 01 Evinrude 115 HP Ficht motor, the check engine light is on so we hooked it up to the Evinrude diagnostic software and there is no codes, try to get it to go into diagnostic mode manually using the TPS and it wont go. Checked the TPS sensor that tests ok. Still when we start the motor...
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    454 Mag rebuild parts question

    we are rebuilding a 1989 Merc 454 mag Bravo and are in need of the cam thrust plate after 2 weeks of searching and 3 calls to mercruiser tech support we found that on this engine the part was never sold as a separate part. This means NO mercruiser part number. So we contacted GM and found that...
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    vovlo penta 5.7 gsi TBI need parts ???/

    I have a bad fuel pressure regulator on this TBI, I know its a Rochester build so there has to be a rebuild kit somewhere any one know where I might find this?????
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    2001 Merc 175 Xr2 jet

    Installing a new power head and can't get the splines to mate, impeller turns when i turn the flywheel power head and if i block of the impeller the shaft still turns with the powerhead(Flywheel). I checked to make sure oi had the correct crank on the new powerhead, this is quite frustrating I...
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    1973 OMC 245 Ignition wiring

    Does anyone have a wiring diagram they can share for the ignition system on a 73 OMC 245? thanks in advance.
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    2000 Johnson 50 HP Wont stay running at low idle

    I have a 2000 Johnson 50HP model J50PLSSM it dies at idle, if you use the high idle start it will start and stay running @ 2000 RPMs occasionally running away to 5000+ RPMS, but at low idle it dies every time. Carbs cleaned and rebuilt( intermediate orifice was found in the bottom cowling...
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    86 Mercruiser 170/ another no sparker

    I have very faint spark coming from the coil(Mostly right after turning the key). when I turn the key I seem to get a couple of sparks then nothing. I have disconnected the Shift interrupt switch(Green/White wire) and the Tach ( Grey wire) from the coil with no change in results. Prior to...
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    Johnson 130HP 1996 Vro Question

    Is it possible for a VRO pump to be dumping too much oil? I have found all kinds of tests to check to see what part of the system is failing if there is a no oil condition, but I have an excessive oil condition??? Engine runs great is very responsive but when coming off WOT it will die...
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    1976 35HP Johnson No Start/ Back Fires on Cranking

    I have a 1976 35HP 35EL76G Johnson Backfires on Cranking, Wont Start, Cleaned Carb, Adjusted Timeing per spec , Has Great Spark, Pulled Flywheel Checked Gap on points .020, Still wont start, the throttle shaft on this motor is missing the back metel bushing where it is fastened to the block but...
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    84 Evinrude 35HP starts with primer then dies

    I have pulled carb off twice checked float level and drop. Replaced Fuel Pump. No go. this motor sat for 6-7 years with no use, is clean as a whistle 120PSI on both cyl, great spark, fuel is making its way to the bowl, but it will not start unless I push the key in runs for a few seconds then...
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    OMC 4.3 Motor Swap

    I have a 1985 4.3 ltr OMC good engine and a blown 1987 OMC 4.3 that i would like to replace the 87 with the 85 the only difference i can find is that the flywheel is bigger on the 87. I think the assembly for the out drive will bolt onto the smaller flywheel and if I switch out the wireing...
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    Chrysler 55hp 1978 wiring diagram anyone???

    does any one have the wiring diagram for a chrysler 1978 55hp model 559H8K. i cant find one anywhere, and am trying to trouble shoot a no spark issue...
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    2004 Merc 125 Shift Linkage Problem

    Here's the issue when the boat arrived this link was sitting in the bottom of motor disconnected, The only way it seems to fit correctly is the way i have it connected in the Picture below? but when I fire the engine it Revs extremly high when disconnected engine runs normally. does anyone have...
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    Merc 125 No forward or reverse

    2004 Merc 125 Seriel Number:0T814497 The motor was slammed into reverse from forward, then was a no go from there, I pulled apart the lower unit all gears look good there was some black plastic chuncks under the prop when I removed that. Pretty sure these were from the O-Ring on the Carrier...
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