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    1987-115 I-6 Carb question

    I have an 87 Straight six with a little issue. When I squeeze the fuel bulb to prime the fuel pump, fuel will leak out of one of the carbs.... I looked closely today, and found that Carb 3 (on the bottom) is leaking fuel out of the back drag air jet. Other than their basic function, I'm...
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    87 115hp idle rpm

    Good day all - I have been getting the boat ready for the water (a little late in the season I know), but I am working on lowering the idle speed of the motor. What should the idle rpm be set at? Right now at idle the boat is running at about 1100 rpm. In my opinion, I think it should be...
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    87 115hp - loose nut

    While making a throttle cable adjustment, I accidently dropped the nut that attaches the cable to the control arm. To make matters worse, it dropped below the power head.....how bad is this? Can I leave it or do I need to drop the lower unit to find it? Thanks. Robbie
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    Add-On Ski Pylon for Inflatables?

    Good Day All - As you might know I am in the middle of my boat re-build (see thread in the hull restoration topic). I would like to add a ski pylon to pull our tube. I have seen a few add on types in some of the catalogs, but they always say "Not for Inflatables". We have a fish-n-ski...
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    Decal set 87 115 inline 6

    Good day all - I'm looking for a decal set for my 1987 115hp Inline six. I've searched the internet, but haven't really found much. Anyone have a source for these? Robbie
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    Fiberglass Supply and other Questions

    Afternoon All - does anyone have a good source for fiberglass online? I haven't really found any source around the house that would have the fiberglass necessary for replacing the transom in our boat (see my other thread). Also, what materials will I need? I understand I will need 6-Inch Biax...
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    BoraCare treatment before resin?

    Quick question - my inlaws lived in Louisianna for several years, and re-built their boat while down there. They were told they should use a product called BoraCare on the wood installed on the boat. They gave me about 64 ounces to use on our project. So far I have coated all of the panels...
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    Considering my first Transom Repair - Now with Pictures!!

    Good day all - We have a 1986 Bomber Classic (will post a picture later) that I believe needs a new transom. I recently found a section around the live well upper drain that was rotted out.... found an area of mulch about 6-inches by 6-inches. I was able to dry the area, and was considering...
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    Lost Nuetral Button

    Hello all - I've somehow lost the nuetral button on our 1987 QuickSilver side mount control. Its really just a little square knob that was held on by friction. Any thoughts on where I might find this thing? Thanks!! Robbie
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    87 Merc 115hp with a few problems

    Hello all - We have a 1987 I-6 115hp Merc with a couple of problems. This past weekend I noticed a significant amount of oily water discharging from the exhaust. I know its gasoline not lower end oil (already rebuilt that this year). I know some discharge is normal, but both instances of...
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    Lower End water intrusion

    I have some lower end water intrusion on my 87 115hp inline 6....the oil comes out milky, and it leaks out while on the lake. Is this something I can tackle myself? I'm fairly mechanically inclined, but I've never taken apart an outboard. I have ordered a Seloc manual, but its not supposed to...
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    Need Help Idenifying Mercury Motor

    We recently purchased a boat with a Mercury motor on it, and I'm not sure of the manufacture year. Its an inline 6, 115hp, and I have a partial serial number....the tag isn't really legible. S/N: B110616 The B might also be an 8...can't really tell. Any thoughts?? It is on a 1984 Fiberking...
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