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    Using aftermarket fuel filters instead of OEM

    I figured Why I am replacing worn out parts , I should get a new fuel filter..Seeing that they want $16 bucks for the OEM and auto zone sells small engine filters for $4, I was wondering if there is any difference between OEM and a universal filter?
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    Should you have to flush engine with when you replace lower end due to grease in oil?

    I had a new lower end put on my 6 hp..i later found milky oil...after showing it to the boat mechanic, they said it was not water but probably grease that they stick on something in the engine when they did then lower end. also the lower end gasket was leaking water to the outside of the...
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    Just found milky oil inside my engine on 6 HP mercury

    saw some white looking oil on the intake for the carb and decided to look inside the engine at the dipstick only to find a very light milkshake in there. I just spent a ton of money getting a new lower put on. The shop also replaced something called a powerhead gasket. I noticed oil spitting...
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    Have air and fuel leaking at connector to motor on 6 hp

    I got a 2007 mercy 6 hp with a brand new (six days of use duck hunting) fuel line and connector kit. For some reason as you pump the bulb, you can hear air leaking from the connector to the motor. gas is also sealing out. When you turn the engine in the up position on the boat, you find gas...
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    Question on carburator tuning

    I got my 2007 6 hp motor back from the mechanic with the new lower end on it. He told me that it bogged down when put in gear and suggested a carb cleaning and maybe adjustment to air/fuel mixture screw. I decided to do it myself and got it to idle without stalling when you turn the throttle...
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    New 6hp owner....how to read oil dip stick

    I just picked up my first gas motor...i 2007 mercury 6HP....however, i did not get the manual with it...looking at the little yellow dip stick for the engine oil, there are two lines on it....should the oil reach reach one of those two lines or go all the way up when the engine is full of the 45...
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