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    Mariner 30hp 10mph loss of top speed

    Hello, my outboard is experiencing a 10 or 12 mph loss of top speed. Its a 1989 Mariner 30hp on a 16' starcraft seafarer. I got this used motor early this year, and by my self in the boat I took it up to 30mph once (a little too fast) and would normally run it around 25 mph on the gps. The...
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    Connecting Controls to 1989 Mariner 30 HP

    I need to get a set of control cables for a 1989 Mariner 30 HP (Made in Japan - by Yamaha) It looks like I need teleflex 630 cables. But the cables do not apear to have the connecting ends to the motor. Can anyone help me out with a part name or part number of the items that connect the cables...
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    Reusing Parts for LU Rebuild?

    I have been searching for parts to rebuild a LU for an 89 Mariner 30a. I need to replace my drive shaft. I can find a new drive shaft, but the upper and lower roller bearing, sleeve, and shim(s) for the drive shaft are no longer available. If I can manage to remove those items without...
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    Lower Unit Shifting Question - 1989 Mariner 30 HP Made in Japan

    Mariner 30 HP 1989 Made in Japan ( 30A EL 689-413869 - 689-416198 1985 ) Should the prop spin when turning the spline while LU is dropped? And if it should turn, what is my next step to find the problem? (Is there any shift linkage connections to check without tearing apart the lower unit?)...
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    Help identifying outboard Mariner 30el

    Hello, trying to get some help identifying an outboard. Mariner 30 hp. I was told it was a 1989. The sticker on the motor reads: Mariner 30EL 689 L 415209 MADE IN JAPAN I have been unable to cross reference this to any Mercury Mariner or Yamaha identification charts. Is this thing Just a...
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    running on 1 cylinder 1976 200

    Trying to narrow it down. I have a 1976 200 (20hp) mercury running on 1 cylinder, the bottom one. It will start, idle, and run WOT, just on 1 cylinder. Cleaned the Carb. Carb rebuild kit with fuel pump and new needle. Ball fills bowl, gets hard and stops pushing gas. From some other...
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    how much difference 9 vs 11 pitch?

    I recently spun a prop, a local shop gave me a replacement that is a 9 pitch 10" diameter, and told me it was the replacement for what I had. Now I am only reaching 12 mph on gps and RPM's sound much lower, I used to hit 22 mph. I see Michigan Match makes 2 props for my engine. The other is...
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    Running at half speed

    I have a 1976 20 hp that is running at half speed when at full throttle. I recently spun the prop. So while the engine was down awaiting the new prop, I cleaned the carb, new fuel pump kit, and replaced the plugs. Now the engine starts and idles just fine, accelerates just fine, but only runs...
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