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    Mercury Mariner 80 HP tilt trim servicing

    I'm trying to improve the performance of a tilt/trim on an 80 HP mariner (mid 1980's I think) It is moving up very slowly. I have replaced the battery connection terminals, cleaned up the connections on the motor/pump and it has improved slightly. I'm at the point where I think it may be a fluid...
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    Mercury Ignition wiring

    I have a 1983 Mercury electric start outboard. It has been sitting for a couple years and several wires from the ignition system are cracked, corroded, etc. The motor turns over very slowly when both plugs are installed, but with the plugs removed, it turns over strong. I have had it running...
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    Steury/mercury set up

    Been looking for a boat for water skiing, and came across a mid 70's steury with a 1979 Mercury 90 hp outboard. Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts, seller wants $1500. Not an expert on what fiberglass boats this age typically run. Any issues with this era of Merc's?
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    Steury/mercury set up

    Been looking for a boat for water skiing, and came across a mid 70's steury with a 1979 Mercury 90 hp outboard. Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts, seller wants $1500. Not an expert on what fiberglass boats this age typically run. Any issues with this era of Merc's?
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    carburator or fuel supply problem?

    I've been working an older Johnson seahorse. It's a 1958 AD-12 7-1/2 horse. It starts and runs for a few seconds, then quits. It does run smooth while it's running. I've removed the glass bowl, cleaned it out, and replaced the seal. I've had it running a few times for about about a max of 30...
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    In your humble opinion

    Long time post reader, first time poster. I'm looking for some advice here, if you have it. I recently purchased a Merc. 80 HP motor at a rummage sale for twenty bucks. The seller told me he bought it new in the early 80's. He had it on a pontoon boat until about 10 years ago when it sucked mud...
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