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    advanced throttle only

    Okay, i've taken apart my mecury/quicksilver classic 3000 throttle to fix up some trim wiring and have put it all back together. I am now having "issues" with the "advanced throttle only" button. The throttle arm is now stuck in neutral unless I press in this button.--and will pop back out when...
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    2000 Mercury classic 3000 throttle

    Hello, I have a Merc 3000 classic throttle contol for my merc 115 outboard.<br /><br />My problem is that the power trim switch on the throttle for "down" does not do anything. "Up" works just fine as well as the power trim switch located on the motor itself---(up and down work)<br /><br />I...
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    mercury 3000 throttle

    Hello, I have a Merc 3000 classic throttle contol for my merc 115 outboard.<br /><br />My problem is that the power trim switch on the throttle for "down" does not do anything. "Up" works just fine as well as the power trim switch located on the motor itself---(up and down work)<br /><br />I...
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    fuel tank vent

    anybody know where the fuel tank vent is or should be. ( 16.5' silverline...underfloor fuel tank)<br /><br />I was told to check to see that it is not clogged ---as i am having engine stalling propbelms.<br /><br />thanks
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    fuel tank vent

    anybody know where the fuel tank vent is or should be. ( 16.5' silverline...underfloor fuel tank)<br /><br />I was told to check to see that it is not clogged ---as i am having engine stalling propbelms.<br /><br />thanks
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    mercury o/b stalling

    hello, i have a 1999 mercury 115 hp outboard. my problem is that it stalls when i hit about 2800 rpms ish-----just plain cuts out. it's fine when im chugging along at lower rpms. any suggestions?? thanks.
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    stalling at 2800 rpms mercury o/b

    hello, i have a 1999 mercury 115 hp outboard. my problem is that it stalls when i hit about 2800 rpms ish-----just plain cuts out. it's fine when im chugging along at lower rpms. any suggestions?? thanks.
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    break away hubs??

    Alright i've asked, and searched for the immortal question: Stainless steel vs. aluminum vs. composite props.<br />Of all the people i've asked, it seems stainless is running neck and neck with aluminum (50% swear by aluminum and 50% swear by SS) Will SS really damage my lower unit if I hit...
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    gas gauge

    hi, i have a 2000 16.5' silverline w/115 hp mercury outboard,<br /><br />the problem i have is after i completly fill the gas tank my gas guage still reads only 1/4 full. (it never changes)<br /><br />how can i fix this problem??
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    simple oil change/gear oil change

    i have a 1999 115hp merc outboard, how do i change the oil and where??<br /><br />there are two plugs on the bottom - one says "oil level" and the other says "vent"<br /><br />there is no other screws up above other than a small plastic plug<br /><br />which ones do i remove??
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