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    Runs rough at the start (carb sync)

    I have a 1985 115hp Mariner that starts right up and idles good but when i put the throttle to it it spits and sputters and runs rough. After a few minutes of working the throttle back and forth it comes to life and takes off and runs like a champ. It does this everytime whether the motor is...
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    What's the best carpet to use on trailer runners?

    I was going to use whatever outdoor carpet lowes had. My plan was use the same stuff on the trailer runners that I was going to use to replace in the boat.
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    Stuck in gear

    I thought I posted this yesterday, but I guess not. I'll try again.<br /><br />I recently replaced the impeller on my 1985 115hp Mariner and after I put the foot back on it's now stuck in forward. The impeller works fine (i.e., it's pumping water now), but I'm always in forward.<br /><br />When...
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    Stuck in gear

    I recently replaced the impeller on my 1985 115hp Mariner and now it's stuck in gear; i.e., the prop always turns even when I'm starting the motor.<br /><br />As I was putting the foot back on, the foot got stuck and would not go all the way on. I had my son put the motor in reverse and the foot...
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