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    Problem with leg too long - where should it sit?

    Hi. I had a 100 Merc on my boat where the leg was long and the keel line was half way through the prop, I now have a 235 Johnson on it with and xl leg which i have another problem. It works fine in the water but when i get a little speed up it starts spraying a large amount of water and slows...
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    Trim tabs setup?

    Hi. I need some information on setting up trimtabs. I got given the tabs and hydraulic pistons and all screws bolts etc but no pump or switch., What would i need to get this working. i did research for the pumps and they are $300? is there a cheaper solution to this? cheers
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    Temp sensor gauge, 85 Johnson?

    Hi. I see this motor has a alarm feature but is it possible to hook to the sensors and make use of the temp gauge i have in my dash. thanks 1985 V6 235hp Johnson VRO
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    235hp 85 struggle to start

    Hi all, i have a 235 ive just purchased that struggles to start unless i use the spray 'start ya bastard' when it starts it runs ok and starts ok after its just the cold start, any tips / help what to do. thanks
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    Help with hose and VRO?

    Hi I have 85 235hp v6 which I just have a question about . on the fuel in it has 2 barbed fittings, the previous person has cut the inside pipe and outside pipe attached to it and blocked, what was this for as the other one is the fuel in? also it says on my cover VRO 235, what is VRO and in...
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    Stiff steering help

    Hi i have stiff steering on my merc steering. I took it off to see if it was the cable or motor and turns out to be the cable, i also removed from the helm to check if it was that and 100% the cable, I don't get paid for 2 weeks but want to use the boat at the weekend, is there anything I can...
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    Tuneup and gearbox oil

    Hi all. i have a 85 v6 235hp outboard which i would like a little info on. 1st how much oil would my gear box take as i would like to do a oil change. 2nd i cant seem to find a choke and i cant start with out some spray, there is a button on the side of control box but not sure what it does...
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    '85 235hp Johnson starting problems no spark

    Hi all. I purchased this v6 motor tonight and got home, after taking off the starter and cleaning that cranks now ok, I popped out a plug from each side and visually found no spark, i also stuck the multimeter on the coil input + and no voltage on that when turning over the motor. Can someone...
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    Thurust bearing question

    Hi. I have a 67 1000 merc 6cyl. I i put the motor on the boat and on the first run it seemed to rev out with full throttle and the prop not giving it all and at slow speed push along. I did research and it says spun hub, i had the hub replaced and it all fixed up like new, it put on the motor...
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    Adding temp to merc 64

    Hi. I would like to add a temp gauge to my 64 merc but see there is nowhere to put one. does anyone have any idea how to do this or i was thinking of using this NEW LCD Digital Fridge Freezer Fish Tank Thermometer Temperature | eBay and using that metal putty stuff to attach to the side of...
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    Exhaust coming out back of lu?

    Any ideas why this is happening since i replaced the impeller? it doesn't seem to come out the prop but bubble out of the back of the lower unit where the shift hook tilt release bar comes out from. Its an 1964 merc 1000 thanks
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    Adjustments to get Reverse working.

    Hi All I have a new motor (well new to me but a 1964 Merc 1000) I put on my boat and setup the merc control box and connected it. I have a problem that i cant get it into reverse properly. Forward kicks in when it should then revs but reverse kicks in after the revs are halfway up and not when...
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    Exhaust coming out of LU back

    Hi, I removed the LU to check the impeller the other week and put the motor in the water over the weekend to find the exhaust was coming out of the small hole where the shift tilt hook rood comes out the rear of the LU. Its a old 1964 Merc 1000 6cyl. Can someone explain if this is right or why...
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    1st dip in water went well except.......

    hi all. I have a 1964 Merc 1000 6linline. I serviced it a bit with new plugs and changed some corroding wires then tested with the hose and started / idled perfectly. I put on the boat and dropped it in the water today to test properly. It went ok except a couple of issues. 1st, i pulled the...
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    How do i tilt this darn motor?

    So i have this motor someone gave me that ive got working apart from a couple of issues you may have seen my other posts. I put the motor on the boat today but cant tilt back, Its a 1964 1000 merc inline 6. It has the manual tilt on it and no hydraulics, i have found like a tab thats on both...
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    Tacho install 1964 1000 MErc

    Hi, i want to add a tacho on my motor but cant work out where, I have attached the photo of the wiring diagram from the motor. I gave looked around and only seem to find info one the next model up with the switch box. I know on a car you attach the tach on the neg side of the coil but mine has...
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    Water pump info?

    Re: Water pump info? Ok i have attached a photo., Basically the water comes out the exhaust in the prop as normal, then after a few mins running the water spits out the bottom pink arrow. Where the top pink arrow is you cant actually see it due to my useless phone, but there is a brass...
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    Water pump info?

    Hi. Ive been given a merc 1000 /100hp 6cyl which i believe is a 1964 model (sn 166943) I was given it because the guy had been trying for over a year to get it going and couldn't and said he thinks its a wiring issue, Well 2 days later i get it going, turns out the wiring from the control box...
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    Suzuki DT140 '84 Piston Size

    Hi. I have a DT140 1984 model and need to know the piston size to buy rings, the pistons will be removed at some point but need to order some rings. is it possible to measure the bore or would the pistons have markings on top? Does anyone know what the Standard size is for these motors. Also as...
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    What year is my Australian 115 -6cyl Mercury?

    Hi clever people. Can someone help me with identifying what year my outboard is that i got with a boat. my sn is 8020907 it says on the cover 115 direct. and has carbys. I looked around but seems the sn doesn't fit in with anything, probably because its a Australian model. Cheers
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