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    Switch box oozing black

    Hello does anyone know what can be done about all. This black filler in these switch boxes!! its a mess and sticking to everything... any ideas would be appreciated.
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    12/24 volt trolling motor diagram

    Hello i am looking for a wiring diagram for a 12/24 volt trolling motor hook up. ty
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    1979/1980 Merc Fuel pump problems

    Hello I have this 80 hp in line 4 cyl that is giving me some problems. Here is what she is doing. Crank her up and let her run for a while and eventually runs out of gas and checked carb drain plugs and not much fuel come out at all. its like i am loosing fuel pressure.It will be running for a...
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    1970 85 hp no fire

    I recently picked up a 1970 85 hp Johnson and going to attempt to get it running ,problem is no fire and not sure where to start.:confused: I went on line and printed a wiring diagram and working on making sure everything is correct. Trigger wire is messed up will be replacing it soon found one...
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    Boat pulling to the right

    Hello,I recently purchased a 15 ft Bomber with a 90 hp il6 used it 2 times and decided to put a jackplate on i have due to bouncing around and not having any. Trim range/had to stay trim down. Well after itook it out and adjusted it on the water putting the calvitation plate even with the bottom...
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    1500 Mercury Blue Band Cracked Block Watter Passage

    Guys ,I recently purchased another in line 6.I found this one and it looked rough and went against my better judgment after speaking to the owner quoting he was a Christian and would not steer me wrong after all the compression was 120 on all 6 . all said and done I purchased it cause I wanted...
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    2010 50 hp Merc wont step up

    Hello folks, Here is my dilemma on a 2010 50 hp. Mercury with pt&t that has been giving me grief , this is a new boat to me so I am not too familiar with. the first couple times I took it out it was ok then I started having problems like having a short under the hood, brought it in and had the...
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    1974 85 hp distributor bench test

    I was looking to see if anyone knows if there is a way to bench test a 3-wire trigger without cranking the motor the ser#3859637 85 hp Mercury outboard, Thx:confused: merc#1
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    Compression Variance 1978 Mercury 1150 / 6 cylinder

    I have recently purchased 1978 Mercury 1150 that I am bringing back to life,changed all the wires, stator,trigger and switch box and went through the carbs and rebuilt the fuel pump and got her running to discover this on the compression readings. #1=110 #2=110 #3=110 #4=85 #5=110 #6=110 I have...
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    Lower Unit Question 85 hp(850) Merc

    I have a distributor type 1973 85hp mercury, having to change the lower unit,the original unit has a preloaded pin on the end of the shaft and the one i have to replace it with is off a 1977 85hp Mercury and does not have the preloaded pin. is there any reason for concern or is this not a...
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