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    3 cyl vs 4 cyl

    I am need of another motor--old motor was 50 hp Merc 3 cyl--wants to sell me 50 hp Merc 4 cyl--was wondering if the 4 cyl was a better choice and why other than obvious, or should I try to find another 3 cyl Thanks
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    Bleeding 1986 Merc trim unit

    I recently replaced a hyd line on trim unit--was unsure how to bleed system stopped by local marine shop and mechanic was kind enough to inform that this system should be self bleeding and all I needed to do was put oil in unit, raise it up allow it to sit for 30 seconds, lower unit and continue...
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    Compression testing technique

    While looking at a boat tonight I attempted to do my first compression test.I know I made a couple of mistakes, one being motor was tested cold and the other was I was not able to move throttle linkage to WOT.The article I read said nothing about warming motor up (figured I would run motor after...
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    How to change lower unit oil --1976 9.8 Mercury

    I am winterizing my 1976 9.8 Merc for the first time by myself.I am good on fogging carbs etc but am not sure about changing lower unit oil. I have located two plugs/screws, the top one looks like a plug and has "flush" embossed by it.I assume I remove this so that I can see new lube come out...
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    How good are older Mercury outboards

    I am looking to buy an older 20-30 hp tiller motor--I have been told that some of the Mercs had problems in the past ( the ones with the blue stripes)--not sure if this is correct or not--Also how do the older Evinrudes and Johnsons stack up? Thanks for any input you may have
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    Can I install on board battery charger

    This may be a silly ? but I have a jon boat with a 9.9 Merc (pull start) with a 55 lb trolling motor --am considering adding another battery so I have enough power for long days on the water but was wondering if there was a way I could hook up an "on board charger" to this type of motor Thanks...
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    mounting transducer on aluminum jon boat

    I have a 12 ft aluminum jon boat. What is the best way to mount transducer to be able to use fishfinder while moving. Is there a recommended place , and depth? I am currently using a bracket that I made that the transducer mounts to and is clamped onto the top of the transom. At times this works...
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