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    Prop Pitch looking for some advise

    I have an 80's model 60 hp Mariner outboard. I bought the boat and motor as a project and the propeller that was on it has hit some rocks or something. It is not only bent but has chunks missing. When I look at buying a new prop, I have to decide on what pitch I want. I don't have a clue. The...
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    starter problems '95 40 HP Mercury 4 Cylinder

    It was starting fine yesterday and then today the starter just spins. I thought the battery might be low but after charging and trying to jump it with the truck, I put a voltmeter on it and it was showing 13+ volts. Can you just change out the bendix on this starter or do I have to buy the whole...
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    Disabling the oil mixing system '83 40 Hp Mercury

    The motor is 26 years old but new to me. I think the oil mixing is working but I would rather mix my own gas than worry about it failing and ruining my motor. This would kill my pontoon boat since I can't afford to replace the outboard or even have it re-built. I have been searching around the...
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    40 horse Mercury bogging down at full throttle

    Hey everybody.The motor runs great for a minute or two then bogs down at full throttle. I can pump the bulb and the engine will pick back up and run ok until I stop pumping the bulb then it bogs back down. The bulb is never going really soft just a little less tight then when i pump it. I am...
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