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    Compression inconsistancy

    My Merc has compression report 3 yrs ago<br />all 4 cyl 125 psi<br /><br />following year 110 in all 4..<br />2 different service centres.<br /><br />I would say that as a rule, you wouldn't lose that much compression in ALL cylinders in 2 years therefore someones compression tester needs...
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    Merc 650-65

    Anyone know what year they started calling Mercs 850,1000,650 etc 85,100 and 65HP ?
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    Outboard Restoration.

    I notice on this site, a lot of boaters restore early motors.<br />This seems to occur much more than in my country.<br />Is this due to more parts availablity ? or more mechanical knowledge ? Or just more enthusiasts.<br />People here tend to junk old motors and fork out a fortune for a new...
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    Merc 50 pressure gauge

    I have a gauge in my boat that says "Pressure"<br />It never seems to register anything and I assume it aint working.<br /><br />There is also a small diam tube the comes out of the head which has what looks like a car tube valve along it.<br />Can be seen between the plugs here ::<br />...
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    Lower Unit Oiling

    I recently became the owner of 2 OB motors 1 50hp main and 1 6hp Aux.<br />After reading the app section of the manual and looking at this link. http://www.brokeboats.com/lulube3.html <br />I proceeded to drain and fill per instructions<br />Well, no water came out of either and the oil within...
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    Australian Ser No Merc/yr

    I have a 50 Merc 4 cyl with a Australian Ser no 8055895.<br />The marinshopen site doesn't refer to Canadian, Euro or Aussie no's so I'm trying to get age from it's features.<br />It has wrapper type cover with pull cord in bag in the end, Electric start, 2 tone blue bands, Thunderbolt...
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    Suzuki in tank

    Anyone come across this.<br /><br />I have a 6hp Suzuki twin , and when I run it in a tank, if the cavitaion plate is well and truly sumerged deeply it runs perfectly and the peehole water is just warm. But as the water level goes down as the peehole squirts water onto the ground and before...
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    Age Humminbrid

    I have a Good 'Ol US of A made Humminbird Dimension3 600 Fish finder. (Not colour) <br />The website doesn't mention it so I would say it's old. Any Idea when it was made.<br />It has speedo, water temp amnd tranducer.
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    Top speed for Merc 50

    What would you expect a 1985 Merc 50 (4 cyl) to peak at in knots ?<br />This is on a 4.5M half cab with 2 on board and full tanks .<br />I've had it to 4000 rpm, but forgot to look at speedo !!!!
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    85 Merc idling

    I have a 1985 Merc 4 cylinder 2 stroke (Havent had it in water yet). It starts fine and is running on all 4 cylinders, but when it has the "Ear plugs" connected it tends to run rough like a Harley...<br />or a Volkswagen with extractors... Last compression test was 110,110,110,110.<br />When I...
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    How does Merc Control work ??

    I am new to boating and have just bought a boat with 1985 merc with electric start no power TT.<br />Bought a workshop manual which tells me next to nothing about the merc controller.It has a "t" handle which when pushed all the way forward, unlocks the engine so it can be tilted. It also has a...
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    New boatie question

    I am new to boating and have just bought a boat with 1985 merc with electric start no power TT.<br />Bought a workshop manual which tells me next to nothing about the merc controller.It has a "t" handle which when pushed all the way forward, unlocks the engine so it can be tilted. It also has a...
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    85 merc

    Anyone have digital of an 85 Merc Blueband to send to me to ascertain year of mine?<br />andrewkafp@yahoo.com.au<br /><br />Thanks
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    Australian Merc Serial nos

    I have a Mercury 50 (Not 500) with 3 pce engine cover Blue band is 2 blues <br />This is pic http://www.myfishingpictures.com/img/003654.jpg <br />It is an Australian motor (Probably only assembled here) and the Serial is 8055985<br />I have had about 4 different ages on it from different sites...
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    year of Aussie MERC

    Anyone know the year of this Merc s/n 8058509 ?<br />Pic here<br /> http://members.optusnet.com.au/calvinbt/Img0020/DSCN1292.JPG <br />50hp Australian Number.<br /><br />Ta.
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    Merc trigger

    Does anyone know what the trigger does ?<br />I had a corroded wire on my 85 merc 50 and I repaired it. The manual says is goes to the trigger. In can't tell if anything was affected by the repair. It starts and runs, and the Voltmeter sits up around 12v after not being run for a couple of weeks.
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    Suzuki 6HP Plugs

    I have a Suzuki 6hp Outboard No 00601-610849. I have worked out by the marineshopen site that it could be a 1986 or 1996 model by this number. Problem is, it has NGK B6HS-10 plugs in it which the brownspoint site states are 1985 plugs.<br />The replacement plugs for all 6Hp's from 1986 to...
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    Suzuki DT-6

    I have a Suzuki DT-6 2 cylinder 6HP<br />Has the emergency kill switch on a cord that ties around wrist. Engine No 610849 stamped with the No 00601 printed on the plate. Silver colour<br />with a large "Suzuki 6" on the side. Same shape as 99 model ..100:1 mix<br />Anyone know the year ??
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    4.5 hp Suzuki Age.

    I am looking to buy a 4.5hp Suzuki little Auxiliary motor and went to look at one.<br />It's No was C-14405812 and looked quite old..<br />But started cold 1st time and ran well.<br />Any way of telling when it was made ?<br />It is metalic blue all over except for cover and has forward /...
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    Mounting location for Auxiliiary

    I am about to install an aux motor bracket (Adjustable) on the left hand side of my boat. Is there a specific height to mount it ?<br />The motor is likely to be a short shaft 6 hp Suzuki.Are there any other things to look out for ??<br />The boat is here...
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