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    Steering appears to be hard

    My engine's (1966 Merc 950 O/B, 95hp, Inline 6) steering appears to be somewhat hard (not sure what else to call it). It's not power steering so maybe I'm just being paranoid...but wanted to ask before the cable broke or something !<br /><br />I lubed 2 points (that I could find) on the...
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    Tilt/Trim conversion to electric...?

    Ok, onto the next project :p <br /><br />My engine (1966 Merc 950 O/B, 95hp, Inline 6) is HUGE (in comparison to me)...so it's really hard to tilt up manually due to the weight...so I have a couple questions...<br /><br />1) Is there a trick to tilting it down/up while in the water so that...
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    no power (fuel) -- 66' 95hp o/b (inline 6)

    Ok....so the saga continues :) Sorry for the long post. Took my boat out on the water last night for it's 1st 'trial run'...<br /><br />It took a while to start the engine and warm it up. Here's the problem... Once I got it to idle it would only idle (nuetral) with the throttle midway...
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    Problem with charging system -- 1966 95hp o/b

    Thought I'd start a new thread on my problem. I apologize if I've missed some how-to's on this forum...I have researched but couldn't really find my specific problem...how old the engine is...but I could have missed :rolleyes: <br /><br />I'm not sure what the problem is here but here is my...
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    Tell Tale Location??

    Well, I'm ready to take my boat into the water but want to double check something prior to this. I have an older Merc - 1966 95hp inline 6 outboard. <br /><br />My step-dad (prior owner) says that there is no tell-tale other than water coming out of the prop and grills on either side of the...
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    lower unit - nuts, gasket & trim tab....?

    Howdy - tried to put my lower unit on my engine yesterday (1966 merc 95 hp o/b). Got it lined up with the gears, no problem but didn't have the right nylock nuts and need a bolt as well. <br /><br />I have a couple questions:<br /> 1) Since my lower unit casting is made of aluminum (i think)...
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    Build new seat and attach to boat

    Hello all. My parents recently gave me their 1967 16' Tahiti Runabout. I'm in the midst of performing boat maintenance and repair (to say the least). It suffered years of neglect (standing outside in the rain, uncovered, in western washington where it rains all year around). So far I've...
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    What hp and year is my engine??!

    Hello to all that have helped answer many questions. I aquired a boat and engine from my parents and in the process have come to realize that most of what my step-dad 'knew' about the engine was wrong. <br /><br />I thought I had a 1965 90hp merc ob. I do know it's a Mercury Outboard and that...
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    Shaft Size (length)??

    Hello all. Well, I aquired a boat with a 1965 Merc OB 90hp inline 6. I've learned quite a bit about what this engine is all about -- especially what it is not. What I mean by this is that my step-dad (who gave me the boat/engine) thought it was a 1975 :p (it's a '65) and that it's a short...
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    Replace Rectifier in 1965 Merc

    Hello all. Well, I'm almost to the point of troubleshooting my charging system. I'm guessing I will have to replace the rectifier. If I do, I have a couple questions for the experts! :D I have a 1965 Merc 900E Short Shaft O/B, 90hp, Inline 6. <br /><br />Looks like I have 3 differents...
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    Compression Test Results

    Howdy! I tested the compression on each cylinder and here are the results:<br /><br />1 - 130<br />2 - 135<br />3 - 135<br />4 - 135<br />5 - 131<br />6 - 130<br /><br />I'm guessing this is good :D since they're all within range (15%)? Any advice would be great. My engine specs are in my...
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    1965 Merc 900 spark plug

    Hello all. I'm going to replace the spark plugs for my 1965 Merc 900 (90 hp) outboard (inline 6) and have ran into a couple issues. <br />1) Type of plug in the engine now: What's in the engine now are NGK BUHX (surface gap) plugs. My step-dad used this type for years. I went to NAPA to...
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    Wiring for 1965 900 Merc

    Hello all. I first want to thank everyone on this forum. I've received such great information on my new 'project' and just love visiting often to learn anything new!<br /><br />Ok, back to the issue at hand: Well, I'm trying to get my motor running (1965 900 Merc inline 6 outboard). I turn...
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    No Alternator in Merc Outboard (1975)??

    Howdy folks. Just acquired a boat with a 1975 (I think) Mercury Outboard 90hp Thunderbolt inline 6. They said that once I get it up and running that the only thing I need to remember is to fully charge the battery prior to taking it out because there is no alternator. Has anyone ever heard of...
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    What year is my Merc O/b 90hp Thunderbolt engine?

    Hello. I've had a previous post on this forum regarding replacing the lower unit of my Mercury outboard 90hp Thunderbolt Inline 6 engine. I just picked up the boat (from my parents - they said it was a 1975)...so I just looked at the SN and it doesn't seem to match that year, according to what...
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    1975 Merc Thunderbolt 90hp LOWER END

    Hello all! I'm new to this forum and am hoping to get some help :) <br /><br />My mom and step-dad just gave me their 1968 16' Tahiti ski boat with a 1975 Mercury Thunderbolt 90hp!! It's a NICE boat and FAST (not right now ;) ) -- the engine needs work. My step-dad says it needs a new...
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