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  1. country boy

    1979-80 hp starting issues

    I have this 80 merc ser # 5141461 i just bought it so i don know the history but here is my problem and what i done so far. 1-rebuilt carbs soaked and changed the needle and seats checked float adj. 2-replaced the trigger /put an used one the orig.did not fire on 3&4 3-replaced the voltage...
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    ported pistons

    I am rebuilding a 1974 115 merc ser#3945429,and i need to change 1 piston that is not a ported piston . i have a crank with pistons for a 1986 merc 90 ser#0a902436 that has ported pistons all seem to be ok on this one .could i swap complete crank or should i change the one piston on the...
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    1974-inner water jacket cover/rebuild ?

    I am in the process of rebuilding a 1974 mercury 1150, in reading the manual it says to only remove the inner water jacket when necessary .the #4 & #5 has scoring and needs to be honed so after i pull the crank i am taking it to the shop to have it done.would it be advisable to remove it or not...
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    1974-exhaust cover question

    Iam in the process of restoring a 1974 115 merc. in line 6 .and there are 2 breckets that hold the spark plug wires that are rusted up pretty bad and wanted to remove them and wanted to know if i could unbolt them without any problems.They are secured to the exhaust cover.would you think it may...
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    1974 Merc Lower Unit Question

    Hello,can anyone tell me if a LU housing off a 70's model 85 hp merc housing #1623-6051 fit on my 1974 115 merc ser#3945429 i found one reasonaby priced and mine needs replacement or can anyone tell me where i may be able to find the info on the web. thanks.C.B.
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    1974 115 stator hook up

    Hello i am in the process of running new wires on this motor can i bypass this grounding block that the stator wires go to and run them directly to the rectifier,instead of having two extension wires. wanted to put pics in post but having trouble downloading pics it tells me files are too large?
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    Distributor problems 1974 merc l-6

    It looks like distributors are a hot topic lately so i will throw this one in there.I am in the process of replacing the trigger on my engine.and i found one on e-bay complete would it be advisable to change the whole unit or just replace the trigger & do i have to go through the timing...
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    1974 115 Distributor

    Hello,would any one have any good ideas or tips on taking out the lower bearing out these distributors/trigger housing (1974 il6 115)without damiging them with the screwdriver,it seems this is very difficult! Thanks.
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    Early model 115 Merc Distributor problem

    I just got a 1974 1150 merc ser#3945429 looks like the whole wiring system is trashed i am currently changing the main harness,and looking at the coil may be salveged ,switchbox ???, now the real issue is the 3- wires coming out of the distributor (black white brown) i think it is the white is...
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    I.L.6 L.U.interchange

    hello,could anyone tell me if a gear housing off a 1986 ser#a902436 fit on a1974 115 ser #3945429 match up.i picked up this motor and has a chunck missing out the back,i have an extra housing for the 1986.both motors are mercs.Thanks CB
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    1986- l-6 no fire 90/115

    Hello, i just picked up on this deal on a 90/115 merc its a 86 model i believe the lady i picked it up from said it ran ,and also said she knew nothing about boat motors!? well my problem is spin & spin no fire no kick or smoke looks like on any plug .geting gas every thing looks ok as far as i...
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    115merc( L-6)EXHAUST/MILKY MESS?

    ok! here's my situation this thing is driving me nuts! i went in my 1986 merc to fix some water driping on the cylinder block cover and changed the block water jacket cover and related gaskets, also and i am geting a grey mixture of oil & water?looks like,coming out the lower unit exhaust,so i...
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    1986 V-6 150 CARBS

    Hello , considreing converting my 175 hp mariner efi to carbs ,can any one tell me if you think a set of 1986 merc carbs would work on this engine,if so what if anything what would need to be done,thanks
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    175 hp efi mariner loss of power (1994)

    hi, recently posted topic ,on this so not sure where to start so , my 175 was running ok then it seems that out of no where i am running about 5200 rpm to my spot ,it missed a little slowed down then took off ok then stoped for awile ,went to take off could not get up on step infact could not...
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    175 MARINER LOSS OF POWER

    DOES ANYONE HAVE A CLUE?HAVE PROBLEM GETTING UP ON STEP,WOULD HESITATE BEING FLOORED THEN TAKE OFF LIKE A ROCKET AFTER A MINUTE OR SO ,TACH ACTING FUNNY RUNNING THEN DROPPING OFF RPM THEN PICKING BACK UP, DID RESEARCH AND FOUND I HAD A FRIED REGULATOR CHANGED BOTH ,1 ST. TIME OUT RAN GOOD MISSED...
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