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    1986 115 HP Inline 6 cyl - low idle issues

    Bought the above motor last year. Had a mechanic go through it - carb kits, new fuel lines, filters, impeller, new control box, cleaned gas tank. Did not get to run the boat until this season. Having issues starting the boat in low idle/neutral position, need to push up the throttle to get the...
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    Mercury 1987 115 HP 6 CYL - Questions?

    Just bought a boat, first time boat owner so go easy on me. The motor is 1987 Mercury 115 HP 6 cylinder. Apparently it is also know as "The Tower of Power". I brought the motor to a marina and had the guy go over the motor. Good compression in all six 140-145 PSI, oil change, fuel lines...
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    trolling motor head flopping around - a problem or a problem only in my mind?

    This may be stupid, but I have to know. I have two older motorguide trolling motors and both of them do following: when I lift the motor out of the water, the head of the motor spins around 360 degrees. The pedal still moves the motor, but I thought that there was supposed to be some type of...
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    Trolling Motor Installation Help For A Dummy....Please

    I need some help with trolling motor installation. I will be as specific as I can so you can understand what I need to do. I just bought an old bass boat, no trolling motor on it, but there was one at some point. On the bow panel there is a three prong plug. Next to that, there is a 12V...
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