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  1. saumon

    Chamfering port edges?

    I'll soon hone (deglaze) and re-rings my '93 60hp (3 cyl.) with a 240-grit Flex-hone. I know the balls can hit a bit into the ports edges and i know the importance of smooting them so the ring don't catch them, but i wonder what should i use for this. Is a 400, 600 and 1500 fine wet paper is...
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    Piston diagnosis

    Hi, while surfing for infos on 2-strokes rebuilding (don't ask me why!), i've found this very well done page on pistons analysis, with pics and all. http://www.smellofdeath.com/lloydy/piston_diag_guide.htm It was on the site of the Lambretta scooter company. Hope it could help.
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    Need help...RPM way too high!

    Hi, On my slightly underpowered boat (17'6" aluminum side console rated for 90hp max.), the RPM of my engine (1993 Merc 60hp 2-stroke 3 cyl. #0D074327) is way too high. At idle it's running a bit over 1000 on my console tach but at WOT i had to stop the throttle lever at 3/4 to be at 5500...
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    Half-dead warning module?

    On my engine (1993 Merc. 60hp 3 cyl. ser.0D074327) the selt-test horn that usually beep when i first place the remote switch on the "run" position quit working. I know that the warning module is activated by the overheat sensor (stedy beep) or low-oil sensor (intermitent beep). I then remove...
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    Voltage regulator add-on?

    My 1993 Merc 60hp 3 cyl. ser.0D074327 is charging the battery at around 16v when at WOT and i think that this can be the reason why the electrolyte heat up and evaporate on the long run (drop below the top of the plates after 3 months of use). From what i understand, they simply put a rectifier...
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    A little test drive...!!!

    http://www.toughboats.com/index.cfm?subpage=SendToAFriend&page=4
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    Talk about an engine!!!

    Maybe not new for some, but really incredible! http://people.bath.ac.uk/ccsshb/12cyl/
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    Some rides over 100 mph (video)

    Probably already posted somewhere, but just in case you haven't see it: a couple of rides over 100 mph with Merc outboards. http://www.screamandfly.com/video/outboard_overkill_1/outboard_overkill.wmv
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    Not a good news...

    probably not new, but just in case... http://www.ybw.com/ibinews/newsdesk/20060814154923ibinews.html
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    Merc 1993 60hp 3 cyl. wont go past 3000 rpm... FINAL UPDATE!

    I made this post to let you know what happen (and for helping others in the future): Last week i was running for approx. 15 min at 5200 rpm then, suddenly, the engine drop at 2800-3000 rpm. It idle fine and can go to 5000+ rpm in neutral but stall at 2800-3000 rpm under load. I headed back home...
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    Merc 60hp dropping a cylinder...

    (please excuse my english, i'm french speaking...)<br /><br />I was on the lake today with my 1993 Merc. 60 hp 3 cyl. (S/N 0D074327) and, suddenly, it loss power at WOT, dropping to around 3000 rpm and hardly idle without dying. I check the plugs and the one from the top cylinder was soothy...
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    Toyota long-term reliability (video)

    Ever see this one?<br /> <br />It's from the program "Top Gear" broadcasted on the BBC. They took a 13 years old 190 000 miles truck and beat it to hell, literally. Oh, and it's a Toyota Hi-Lux (also known in America as the Tacoma)! <br /><br /> Trashed truck
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    Cabela's jobs ???

    Hi everyone,<br /><br />first of all please excuse my english (i'm french speaking). <br /><br />Cabela's announced today that they will open their first out-of-US store here in the Montreal area, in Canada. As they expects to employ several hundred locals from the surrounding area, people here...
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    Electrical - Ignition troubleshooting procedure and specs

    Electrical - Ignition troubleshooting procedure and specs A very useful link<br /><br /> Marinepartsman<br /><br />As an example, there's a very clear procedure explained for a continuity check on the key switch at the bottom of the page.<br /><br />Hope it could help somes!
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    Known problems of mid-range 3 cyl. loopers from the '90s?

    Hi guys,<br /><br />first of all, please excuse my english (i'm french speaking). I want to ask you something, cause i know some of you see a lot of different engines.<br /><br />It's not a rush, cause i don't have any problem with it, but i just want to know if there's some known problems or...
  16. saumon

    Fishing boats God is alive!

    PWC launch<br /><br />They don't give explanations, but i bet on "forgot to remove the tie-downs".
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    How not to jack a truck

    I think it speak by itself<br /><br /> jack stands
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    Another oil question

    Hi guys,<br /><br />i had a question for you. As I understand it, Quicksilver is the parts maker for Mercury (like AC Delco for GM). But around here, the price difference for a gallon of 2-strokes oil between the Quicksilver brand and the Mercury brand is near 10$, and both are labelled as...
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    Solenoid function???

    Hi,<br /><br />first of all please excuse my english (i'm french speaking). <br /><br />I recently went throught the process of replacing the starter solenoid on my 1993 Merc. 60hp 3 cyl, cause the starter sometimes stay engaged and i had for you guys a question.<br /><br />i understand that a...
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    Starter stay engaged...

    Hi, <br /><br />on my 1993 Merc. 60 hp 3 cyl. (S/N 0D074327), it happen once that the starter motor stay engaged after the engine started. I was running it on the muffs with the cowling removed, so when i heard the strange noise and see where it come from, i turn the key to off. This shut the...
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