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    1992 Mariner 4 cyl running "ODD"?

    Hey guys, I have a 1992 mariner 40 hp outboard on a 16ft boat. I have a problem with the motor running smooth at half, three quater, and now full throttle. The motor runs perfect at idle and just before I start to get over plain. The motor starts to bog and sounds like the rpm is starting to...
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    Proper 2 cycle outboard oil?

    Hey Guys, I have a silly question? I have a 1992 40 hp Mariner outboard that is oil injected and was wondering if I could put Johnson\Evinrude 2 cycle oil in the oil tank?? It says it is XD30 and it is pink in colour. The oil that I have in my outboard is dark blue and is a different brand...
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    RPM Questions?

    Hey Guys, I have a 1992, 40 hp Mariner outboard that seems to have trouble holding a consistant RPM. This it only with in a certian range of RPM, It starts to become an issue around half throttle. The motor seems to "bog" down ever so slightly and then back up, but once I power through it...
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    water pump?

    Hey everyone, I own a 92 mariner 40hp outboard with some questionable problems! I started my motor up the other day and noticed that there was NO water coming out of the back side spout of the engine? I ran the motor for about 5 min with the cap off and my hand on the block to ensure it didn't...
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    Motor Wont Idle

    Hey guys, a buddy of mine has a 89 evinrude 8hp and ran into some problems with it running property? The motor cuts out and or bogs out when he gives it gas! Any suggestions?
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    Gauges!

    Hi everyone, I have a 1992 40hp mariner outboard on a 16 ft aluminum with a console. I was looking to add a speedometer gauge, how would I connect the set up to my motor? Thanks!
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    Winterizing.

    Hey everyone, I own a 40hp mariner outboard and was wondering the best way to store my motor for the winter? What sort of process should I go through to unsure a good working motor in the spring? Thanks!
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    arcing water?

    Hey guys, I have a 40 hp mariner mag on a 16 ft bass boat. I have a problem with water arcing up through my transom where the motor meets the back of the boat? This happen when my motor is to low, but when i trim it up the problem disappears. In turn my boat starts bouncing all over the...
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    Whats the best brand of PWC on the market??

    Hey Guys, I am looking to purchase a pwc and was wondering what you guys on iboats thought was the best in terms of reliability, repair costs, and power! Whats the best Brand out there? Let me know, Thanks!
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    What type of paint?

    I have a 16 foot aluminum boat that is in need of a new paint job. It has already been painted from factory when it was new, that was in 91. So what type of paint should i use? As Well as the proper procedure I should follow to get that factory look? Thanks guys!!:)
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    Alternator??

    Hey everyone, I have a 1992 Mariner 40hp and was wondering if I have an alternator on my motor. I have lots of equipment on my boat that require power but rarely have to charge my battery. Just wondering???
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    Hydraulic tilt and trim problems?

    I have a 1992 mariner magnum with a hydraulic tilt and trim unit. When ever I trim my motor up my motor starts to go back down "very slowly". As well when ever I am out on the water and I attempt to trim up my motor to level out my boat it refuses to do so. What could be some potential solutions?
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    mysterious oil leak?

    Hey everyone, I have a 1992 40 hp Mariner outboard. I just changed the lower unit oil about a week ago and went fishing all weekend. When I got home i noticed a build up of oil around where the prop meets the lower unit. I also emptied the lower unit oil and noticed a white cloudy colour to the...
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