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    1980 Merc 85hp Controls Slipping

    Just had the lower unit rebuilt and took her out last night. Ran out well, but when I put the throttle down, it would not stay in position, but gradually make it's way back to idle. Is this just a cable adjusment, or a bigger problem? Also when starting in neutral and giving it some gas, it...
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    '85 Force 85 HP

    I'm a rookie when it comes to working on outboards. We took out the boat this year and it wouldn't start. Ran fine last summer. A mechanic said we are getting 70 lbs of compression. Like to fix this myself, but could use some advice. Buying the repair manual, but any tips you could give me...
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