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    Electrical issue 2019 merc 60hp

    Yeah. Check that control box again. This happened to mine too. Kept finding more damaged and shorting wires in there. They were getting pinched. Neutral safety switch, trim wires, purple wire and some others too.
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    Prop makes clanking noise when put in gear.

    High. You’ll certainly notice such a thing on the trailer. If you’re used to hearing it in the water usually. Very normal for a bit of a clunk out the water. Within reason obviously
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    Dribble of oil at prop, usual suspects checked, now puzzled

    I’m thinking it’s fogging oil too. If you fogged before lay up. Perhaps even with 2 stroke ? All the best.
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    Mercruiser 5.0 carb?

    No doubt Scott. But as I suspected…looks like the suggestion is, that it once had a 5.7 in her perhaps ? Possibly VP too.
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    Mercruiser 5.0 carb?

    That being the case…check that gear ratio. Your issue could be that you’re now over propped with the less powerful engine.
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    Mercury 115 2016 starter motor pictures

    Appreciate that. Some of the pics are after a quick clean. You know…I did wonder about the off centre thing. Wondering if those end caps on 2 but not the other two, have things a little off centre ? Thanks for the reply.
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    1996 seadoo gti

    Oil injection on an old 90’s machine. Works well…until it doesn’t…usually at 6000+ rpm ! If you are religious about the oil line condition and the pump drive and pump itself…removing and inspecting very very regularly…fair play. But even the Yamaha skis of this vintage…have mostly been by passed...
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    2004 Chaparral Sunesta 216 engine not starting 5.0 L

    Battery being the issue, is odds on for me, at the moment.
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    Mercruiser 5.0 carb?

    Hi. Before all that…. What is the ratio on the outdrive ? What did the 5.0 replace ? Was it a 5.0 or a 5.7 ? If you have a 1.47/1.5 ratio outdrive, then it might explain some of what you have now perhaps. Think it was mentioned previously, but there isn’t such a thing as a factory prop.
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    FourStroke 75 ELPT / 6 Beeps / New Boater

    Hi. There is a water strainer on the fuel pump cooling fitting. On top of the engine. May be blocked.
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    engine ID

    Spot on info given above. It’s a Yamaha engine by the sounds of that serial number. Likely early 80’s. Pre mix oil
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    1996 seadoo gti

    Sounds like it’s all covered above. But about the oil. At least one (maybe both, without checking) of the oils you’ve pictured above are for Di injector model seadoo. The model you have isn’t. It’s highly likely that your ski needs TCW3 oil. Personally I’d get an oil pump block off kit and do...
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    Mercury 115 2016 starter motor pictures

    Anyone ever had one opened up ? Two of the brushes have what looks like insulating end caps on them. Two don’t. That normal ? Also open to opinions or any thoughts around it being no good or not. The main cable to it doesn’t look too clever at all. Some pictures are before cleaning. Some after...
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    How to find pitch and diameter of a stainless steel prop and is it left or right

    Google is your friend. But it’s definitely a RH prop.
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    1997 760 waveraider

    AD comment above there, is likely the deal…but some of these have had a quarter turn valve fitted in line to the outlet. Just so you can turn it off, should it be an annoyance to some. Maybe yours has had one fitted too…and it’s half closed perhaps. Just an out the box idea…but odds on...
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    1993 mercury 175hp carb

    Compression test to rule out the nasty result. Otherwise, check carbs, tiger floats, pump and reed valves. Make sure you’re definitely getting a sustained voltage from the stator and rectifier/regulator. Is your tachometer good ? Sorry to ask. You’ll know by ear what she’s doing perhaps...
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    Outboard loses prime, unless I stand the tank on end

    You’re drawing air somewhere I’d say
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    How do I test a shift interrupter switch?

    You can press it with your finger when the engine is running. See if it’s actually functioning
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    Merc prop selector

    Dead right there. Only noticed prop rattle at idle on my outboard really. Especially at idle and going down the river with a current, to the mooring.
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    Tahoe XS 115

    Really need to know what prop and if she’s a CT or normal model. I’ve a 115 CT mariners version. It’s on a 19ft deep narrow v cuddy. I run a 19” tempest or a 20” enertia on it. Will see 43 and 45 mph gps respectively.
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