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    Engine repair ethics question

    I took a 1984 4.5 hp merc to a small outboard repair shop. The engine has sit in our garage for<br />3-4 years and the lower unit oil had leaked out.<br />I told the mechanic I to put a new seal it it. He took the engine, did not take my name, number or and info on the engine. I told him...
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    Restoring sanded gelcoat

    I recently purchased a boat used by Wild Life<br />enforcement officers. Orginally it had the<br />Words "Wild LIfe Officer" and a big 2' wide green vertical stripe on both sided of the boat. Before<br />it was sold the lettering and stripes were sanded<br />off leaving a dull finish that...
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    1998 Mercury 115 hp cuts off after starting

    My 1998 Mercury 115 hp 2 stroke starts fine when <br />cold and runs fine. After I stop for a while then<br />start it again it starts okay but cuts off when I put it into gear. I usually have to rev the engine for several seconds then shift into foward.<br />Then it runs fine until next time...
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    Mercury throttle control seems slip

    Just purchased a 1998 ranger with a mercury 115 hp<br />outboard. When "on plane" I take my hand off the throttle the boat slows down as though the throttle is slipping. I put my hand back on throttle and give a little gas it picks up and runs fine. I wonder it this is some sort of safety...
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