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    Electrical schematic needed!

    Does anyone have an electrical schematic for a 2000 evinrude 200 ram? Serial number E200FPXSSC
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    Mercury 40hp lower vrank seal replacement

    Do I need to split the cases to replace a lower crank seal on a mid 90s Mercury 40hp 4 cylinder?
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    Sportjet 90 timing issues

    Hey guys. Hopeing someone can help me out Im not even coming close to 32 degrees when trying to set the timing at cranking power. Its roughly 20/30 degrees advanced... Even if the timing linkage is fully adjusted and the Idle and throttle adjustment are set properly..its def. electrical.
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    Another Yamaha 4.3 Story..bad engine coupler

    I'm the guy with the 4.3 Yamaha that is looking for parts. Everything is in great shape, but the engine coupler is shot. Can I swap a merc 4.3 engine coupler onto this motor? I have not pulled it yet, trying to figure out options.
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    Merc 90hp jetdrive water in cylinders

    Hey guys. Just looking to chat a bit on this. I have a 3 cylinder 90hp mercury (force?) that has a small amount of water in cylinder 2 and 3. I pulled the head and the head gasket looks good. I don't see any cracking or pitting on those surfaces. I plan to pull the exhaust next. Anything I...
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    F25 carb starter plunger missing parts

    I'm hoping someone can help. There is a small ball bearing that is held by a circlip in the carb bowl. I believe it acts as a checkvalve for the starter plunger. The previous owner disassembled the carb and screwed everything up. He lost the ball bearing and left the circlip just laying in...
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    Yes, I admit I had a few dumba** attacks

    I don't need to get into too much detail, but a few Miller lights and chucking in the wrong drill bits have led me to set everything down and recoup. I have (6) 3/8" holes and (1) 1/2" holes where my trim tab is supposed to mount...where do I go from here?
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    Body Channel Screw

    Can anyone tell me what the purpose of the body channel screw is on my old mercury carb? It is leaking gas when running. Im assuming it must play into the low end idle adjustment? It screws into the bottom of the carb just before block intake. It is spring loaded as well. Does this think work...
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    1979 Mercury 40hp Engine Mount Replacement?

    I have a 1979 Mercury 40 that i just picked up. Its in great shape and runs really nice. I noticed yesterday that I have exhaust escaping from both motor mounts. I replaced the motor mounts on a mid 90's mercury a few years ago and had to remove the power head. Will this be the same scenario? Do...
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    Upgrading Carb for 5.7 Merc with Edelbrock Performance Intake?

    Just bought an old Thompson run about. It has the Mercruiser 5.7 in it. I noticed that the intake was upgraded to the Edelbrock Performance intake. Would upgrading the stock carb be beneficial? If so, any recommendations?
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    Anyone own a 1987 thompson in their day??

    Just picked up a really nice 1987 thompson cutlass 185. It has a 5.7 350 mercruiser with alpha one outdrive and is a closed bow. Just looking for feedback.
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    Moving batteries to the bow..??

    Hey guys, I am in a difficult spot. I just picked up a 1987 thompson cutlass 185. It has a 5.7l mercruiser with alpha one outdrive. The boat is stern heavy and I'm trying to cut weight. One option I'm considering is oving the batteries towards the middle of the boat, just at the entrance to the...
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    PROP SUGGESTION FOR OLD WOODY PONTOON

    I HAVE A 78' CREST PONTOON THAT I CUSTOMIZED AND NAMED WOODY. I PICKED UP A NICE 95' MARINER 50HP 3CYLINDER FOR IT. I ADDED A TACH AND LAST NIGHT I WAS ONLY HITTING 4300 RPMS. THE MARINER CAME OFF A 18 FOOT FISHING BOAT, SO I KNOW THAT I'M PROPPED WRONG. ANYONE HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR PROPER...
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    Mercury 4stroke BigFoot 15hp smoking

    I know its not normal for it to be smoking. I noticed after sitting a good week in the down position it smoked pretty good when i started it, but then cleared up right away. I then noticed at about 1/4 throttle I had smoke coming out of the exhuast port. Not a ton, and at 1/2 throttle it cleared...
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    2006 Yamaha 50 stroke carb problems

    Im looking at buying a 06 yamaha 50hp 2 stroke. Looks like its a triple, nice shape, comes with controls. Price is decent, not a steal, but i want something turn key. Ive been reading alot about yamahas emissions related carb problems. Does this motor have carb issues? Can you just bump a jet...
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    Not Getting Proper Cooling to the PowerHead

    1973 chrysler 55hp -Compression is perfect -New breakers/condensers/coils/plug leads/plugs -New water impeller/lower unit seal/Thermostat -New fuel lines/inline filter/vaccum lines etc.. -dollar bills are adding up Problem: Im not getting good flow through the power head. I have examined the...
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    1959 Chrysler 55hp??

    I just picked up a nice little cheap pontoon with trailer and it has from what i can tell around a 1959 chrysler motor on it. The boat has been sitting for 2 years and the power head seems so be in great shape. I noticed that the shift cable in the controls wasnt working, so the first thing i...
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    Reinstalling Flywheel

    Okay, So first off I realize now that in my haste of disassembly I never marked my flyweel position in respect to the crank position. I tried to cross reference marks on the plates, but i don't feel comfortable with what i came up with. Does anyone know where I need to align the timing degree...
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    New Mariner 40hp - Need some expertise

    Ok, This is my first outboard motor and im already learning as I go. I Just mounted up my new 1995 Mariner 40 2 stroke and i noticed that the motor is loose where it connects to the steering stem. Im going to throw a picture on here and show my concerns. It appears that the only thing holding...
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