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    solenoid? cables? dirty starter shaft?

    '89 Merc 100hp runs like a charm. No saltwater use ever, Lake Michigan only. Dual battery system (each 12.7v) through Perko switch installed 6 yrs ago. For past 2 years, 50% of the time, starter just Whirrrrrrrs without engaging on the flywheel. If I try it a few more times, it will finally...
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    Steering cable lube

    A year ago, I submitted a similar post, but need some additional input. My boat is fresh water only...no salt water. My steering is very stiff, and the rack-n-pinion cable is very difficult to remove and replace, so I'm trying to lube it to gain another year or two. My diagnosis is the...
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    Back Mount steering cable?

    What is "back mount" steering cable? I'm about to replace my rack-n-pinion steering cable, and some are identified as back mount, and others are just rack and pinion steering cables. Any difference?
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    prop re-pitch

    I have a good story to tell, and maybe something that will save others a headache later. I fish on Lake Michigan using a 9.9hp trolling motor after getting to the "hole" using the 100hp. For 4 years I've struggled with the trolling motor running so slow (2.0-2.5 mph) that after an hour it...
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    Lube steering cable

    I have a 6 year old, single cable, rack+pinion system. Boat is 1989 19' Great Lakes Special, motor 100hp Merc. Steering has gotten stiffer and stiffer. I removed the cable end from the motor, propped the cable end up, and over 3 days allowed lightweight oil to seep into the cable. I did...
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    Merc 9.9 air screw

    2010 Merc 9.9, single carb. 90% of my running is slow speed. The local Merc dealer said I need to lean the mixture by adjusting the "air screw" which is apparently on the intake manifold, near the carb. I want to adjust it 1/4 turn. Which way (clockwise or counterclockwise) do I turn to make...
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    2010 9.9 kicker

    My 2010 Merc 9.9 4cycle kicker seems to run fine for 15 minutes, then seems to load up and start running on one cylinder. If I rev it up for a few minutes, it finally clears and runs smoothly. Could it be a bad plug, maybe water in the gas? Don't know if it has carb(s) or EFI. If carbs, can I...
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    '88 100hp cavitation? prop spline gear?

    '88 100hp, 4 cyl oil injection. For no apparent reason today, while cruising at 3,500 rpm, the engine raced as if it came out of gear. I checked the prop for damage (cavitation?) and it was clean, even though it is an old prop. Nothing has changed on the boat to cause interference to the...
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    Great Lakes Special gas tank size

    How many gallons is the below-deck gas tank? About 5 years ago, I put a new floor in my '88 Sea Nymph GLS 19.5. I remember the aluminum gas tank being at least 15 gallons, but could be something in the 20 gallon range. I cannot find specs on that boat. Anyone know the answer?
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    beep..beep..beep oil level warning

    1988 100hp 4cyl oil injection, 19' Sea Nymph Great Lakes Special. I am posting this on a few FORUMS to see if I can get as much information as possible. For no reason yesterday, warning horn beep...beep...beep from Commander Control box. Not a constant beeping, but regular beep, similar to in...
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    fuel vent

    '89 Sea Nymph Great Lakes Special (tin) with same vintage 100hp Mercury, and 20 gallon gas tank below the rear middle floor. Problem: Fuel primer bulb will not suck gas most of the time. Details: Until 2 months ago, the bulb filled quickly. Slowly, it was harder and harder to fill. Now...
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    Oil

    I have 4 questions because the manuals I have don't specify: 1) Correct gear oil for bottom units on my 1988 100hp Merc (less than 1 pint) and 2010 9.9hp Merc (about 1 pint), and 2) Correct oil for 9.9 Merc 4-stroke. It is used 100 hrs/summer in Lake Michigan (45-70 degrees temp) at trolling...
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    aftermarket rack n pinion

    My steering is progressively getting stiffer and stiffer. My boat came with an aftermarket rack n pinion system. It doesn't seem to have grease fittings or lube points at the wheel, or in the rack/pinion unit behind the wheel, or in the helm end of the steering cable. Only a grease fitting at...
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    click, click, click

    My Humminbird sonar interferes with my radio...click...click....click. I am certain it is the Humminbird as the clicking stops if I turn off the sonar. They are installed close to one another. Their wires are close for about 6 inches, and that is unavoidable. Will wrapping either the radio...
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    Mercury 100 throttle cable adjust

    I searched for applicable prior posts and found none. As you can see from the photos, I have a late 1980's (1989?) Mercury 100hp oil injection 4 cylinder. It starts and runs great. At speeds below 2,000 rpm, it runs on 2 cylinders (presumably to save gas?). At speeds above 2,000 rpm, it...
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    Winterize

    Two more winterizing questions..... First Question: I live in NW Michigan and it gets cold, sometimes for a few weeks. The boat is stored unheated and covered outside or maybe inside. The boat has 2 outboards: 1989 Mercury 100 with oil injection and 2010 Mercury 9.9 4-stroke. I've read...
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    check charging

    My 1989 100hp inline 4 Mercury may or may not be charging the batteries. How can I tell? I use an external charger to assure the batteries are topped off, but I've recently experienced signs of low battery power. The batteries checked out fine. I would like to do a quick-n-dirty check to see if...
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    Charging dual batteries

    I have 2 batteries with a Perko switch between them. I can switch to #1 or #2 or ALL. I use #1 (starting battery) for starting, #2 for electronics while trolling and the big motor is off, and switch to ALL when running on large motor in order to charge both batteries from the Mercury's...
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    VHF marine radio parts

    I have a Uniden Solara radio that needs a microphone gasket. The transmit button is integrated into the gasket. The gasket has cracked causing intermittent transmission, I sealed it with silicone, it worked for a while, then became intermittent again. I need a new gasket. I don't want to buy...
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    4-blade vs 3-blade

    Help me understand the difference in low speed performance, maneuverability, and torque between 4-blade and 3-blade props. I have a 9.9hp 4-stroke kicker with a 3-blade and am considering switching to a 4-blade for low speed maneuverability and torque. Before spending $$ for a 4-blade, I would...
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