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    115 Etec hard miss

    Have a 2007 115 Etec that has a hard miss with low idle (it's so hard it almost feels like a physical hit when cold). Upper throttle positions are better, but the tach still twitches a bit like she is cutting out on a cylinder. This is a new boat to me and I have outboard experience, but not...
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    Elusive Trim Hydraulic Fluid Leak

    A little manifold? I see what looks to be an aluminum plate, under the gimbal, but she's dry, as are the lines. Maybe it is leaking from the drain plug hole. I better pull all the covers and inspect inside. On second thought, it may be that little manifold. I'm actually weeping fluid on the...
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    Elusive Trim Hydraulic Fluid Leak

    Long time since I posted here. Hope you guys are doing well. I've got a leak that I cannot locate on my '89 Regal 195. It has the 4.3L V6 and Alpha 1 outdrive. It left a puddle on the garage floor, but the lines were dry to the touch. I also can't see any visible leaks from the rams. I'm...
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    84 Merc 115 I6 rectifier

    All connections to the battery are tight... the boat has 2 batteries, one for starting and one for trolling. The trolling battery is removed. I do use a cut off switch on the starting battery as it was slowly draining over time... 2 weeks or so. Here's a photo of it.
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    84 Merc 115 I6 rectifier

    Aaaannnndd, we only lasted 1 trip before the tach died. I haven't checked the output yet, but I'm 99% sure we blew another. What can cause this failure?
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    Poor Merc 115 I6 performance... weak fuel pump?

    Is there anything I need to do to that crankcase pulse port? Is it cam actuated?
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    Poor Merc 115 I6 performance... weak fuel pump?

    Huh. Had no idea... so it's the choke. Good to know. Yep, it gets an impeller every 3-4 seasons.
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    Poor Merc 115 I6 performance... weak fuel pump?

    My dad has an old 84 or so fish & ski with a Merc 115 I6 on it. (Serial 0B145105) He just won't get rid of the old gal, so it's up to me to keep her running. 2 years ago the oil injection system failed so I removed it and plumbed her for a direct tank mix. She ran really well on 50:1. Early...
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    84 Merc 115 I6 rectifier

    Someone in the past had put the wrong reg on the engine. Proper PN is 8M0058226 for those looking in the future.
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    84 Merc 115 I6 rectifier

    The rectifier failed on my old fishing boat. It has an 84 Mercury 115 I6, with rectifier PN 8M0057404. I can't seem to find this part. Has it been superseded? If so, to what?
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    Lexington Pontoon Boats

    I was wondering is anyone on the forum has any experience with Lexington Pontoon boats. I looked a few today and while they look good from a distance, the fit and finish of some items leave me wondering. For example, the pexi faring is sort of rough cut, as is the dash bezel. Wood screws that...
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    Fuel fumes and poor performance

    Hi guys, my Dad's old boat has developed a serious issue that hopefully you guys can help with... It's a 1986 Winner ZZ 880 with Mercury 115 (serial not handy at the moment). The engine runs very badly like it is running out of fuel. But you can smell fuel in the bilge big time around the oil...
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    Where have all the machine shops gone???

    I'm getting ready to pass down a vehicle to my son... a 2011 Sonata with a GDI 2.4L. The vehicle has 197K on the clock. It still runs but consumes oil at an astonishing rate... probably from worn or seized rings. We were going to yank the engine and have the head remanned and block punched 30...
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    Rheostat for ballast bypass LED T8s?

    I just retrofitted some SATCO dimmable LED T8s into a Children's Museum. They are now wired directly to line voltage, and the ballasts are gone. Question: Can I use a regular old rheostat to dim them? They only draw 14w each and the 5000K color is outstanding BTW. :)
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    Ceiling Fan Capacitor???

    Hi guys, I'm trying to find a 5-wire CBB61 4.6uF/5.5uF/6uF capacitor for a ceiling fan. I've consulted the Googles, but can't seem to locate one with those specs. Any ideas where I could purchase one? Thanks!
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