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    1999 50 kill switch

    The kill switch in the side mount control box is bad. I jiggled it and the boat started jiggled it again no fire. How do I dissable it from the motor without taking the box apart?
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    Grounding plugs to test compression

    My 35 johnson kill switch is inoperative...so to test compression I have to ground each plug seperatly or all together? Plugs in boot ..each plug grouned seperatly oor together? What will happe if I do not ground the plugs? Thanks
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    35 johnson 3cyl compression

    Checking compression on my 1999 johnson 3cyl 35. 1=110 2=110 3=120 Does this look within normal compression numbers? My 1985 30 2 cly johnson has 130 on both cyls? Thanks
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    chrysler 85 vs chrysler charger 85

    Which motor would run the fastest on a light fast runabout..the regular 85 has more cubic inches?
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    1980 85 charger

    Has anyone run a 85 charger..is it faster than a standard 85?
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    Difference between merc 800 and 850

    What is the differences in the merc 800 and 850..I have looked at the part index and can not find the diff?
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    1969 merc 800 coil wire removal

    Will the coil wire pull out of the coil for removal?
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    merc 800 /compression too hi?

    1969 merc 800...stock original powerhead..lubed the cylinders..throttle wfo..all plugs out...comp readings with a known gauge...165..170...165...170..1-4...does this seem hi?
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    Merc 850 timing at idle

    Checked my 1975 merc 850 timing at idle...flywheel does not have a decal...looks about half an inch btdc...sound about right?
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    Merc 850 flywheel punch marks/timing

    On checking the timing on my 75 merc 850 I noticed no timing decal on the shroud..but did notice punch marks on it...from left to right...three in a row top to bottom then about 1 inch to the left another 3 in a row then about 3 inches to the left a single punch mark then about 1 inch to the...
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    Water in fuel and carbs/startron

    I have had many problems with water in fuel in my merc engines...does startron really work?
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    merc 850 overheat problem found

    Pulled my powerhead to check the exhaust divider plate..looked new ..found that the midsection gasket was leakin exhaust into the water jacket..causing a steaming condition out the pee tube!
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    1975 Merc 850 switch box

    Looking at the cdi parts list for a 75 merc 850 switch box and could not find a reference ..do you use the 74 model?
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    Johnson 25 4 stroke

    Did omc market a 25 johnson 4 stroke..my friend sez he looked at one for sale...but the seller sez its a 4 stroke not 2?
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    Mercury 850 normal head temps

    Looking for input on what is a normal head temp for a freshly rebuilt 1975 merc 850! I have taken readings in a barrel of constant 80 degree water...new water pump complete! Cyl 1-160 cyl 2-150 cyl-3 140 cyl 4 120 These temps are after 10-12 minutes. Tell-tale temp..135. Has anyone else...
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    Merc 850 plastic carb covers/removal

    Are these carb covers needed?..Also the cover that covers the fresh air intake under the lower carb...can this be removed to let in more fresh air?
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    omc shop tach replacement

    I have a omc shop tach that died ..great ole instament..does anyone know of a good replacement?
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    merc 850 serial/year

    I have a merc 850 serial 3745047..not what year but has a coil in front of motor?
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    Merc 850 divider/exhaust plate

    My merc 850..1975 runs warm..150 head temp..140 pee hole temp..would the exhaust /divider plate be an issue?
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    1975 merc 85 head temp

    What is the normal head temp on these motors..mine is running 150 on top and 145 on all others...and the pee stream is very hot?
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