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    93 75hp shuts off

    I have a '93 Merc 75hp that has been shutting off after about an hour of trolling. The rest of the time it runs and ildles very well, but just shuts down like this. It seems as though there is no spark- like some kind of auto-shutoff- but the starter will engage. It starts again (easily) after...
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    motor dies when accelerating

    I am a young boater and recently purchased an '86 75 hp merc. You all were very helpful in getting it running. Thanks so much for all the ideas. Currently the motor idles well, and runs great at WOT, but I have to accellerate very, very slowly or it dies. It often dies just as I put it in...
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    merc shifter

    Just picked up an '86 merc 75 hp. I hooked up the shifter cables last night and it shifts very smoothly into reverse, but forward is a much different story. I tried some adjustments but nothing seemed to help. Any suggestions? Thanks everyone.
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    hp ratings

    I've read on some previous posts that hp ratings changed in the early 80s. I had a '74 Merc 80 hp but we are looking to replace it. Is a newer ('86) 75 hp equivalent to the '74 80 hp or should I look for a larger one? <br /><br />Thanks everyone. This is a great site.
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    merc oil injection

    Can anyone tell me when Mercury started putting oil injection in their outboards?
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    looking for used motor

    After much thought and discussion, we have decided to look for a replacement for the old 80 hp Merc that died last summer. Can anyone help? Looking for: 75-90 hp, t&t desired, under $3500. Thanks!
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    to rebuild or not to rebuild

    I have a '74 Merc 80 hp with a cylinder that has lost compression. 2 mechanics so far have told me not to bother with it b/c it is too old and they can't guarantee anything. Does anyone have an opinion before I start seriously looking for a replacement? Thanks!
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    to rebuild or not to rebuild

    I have a '74 Merc 80 hp with a cylinder that has lost compression. 2 mechanics so far have told me not to bother with it b/c it is too old and they can't guarantee anything. Does anyone have an opion before I start seriously looking for a replacement? Thanks!
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