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    Arrgggghh!! Adjusting Merc throttle/shift cables.

    I recently purchased a used throttle control box from a boat of very similar size to mine. I installed the cables and when I have the control box and motor in N the trunionis adjusted to to the end of the threads and the motor will not go into F. It does go into R though but when trying to shift...
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    Can I use the VHF antenna for both VHF and FM radio??

    CAn I use teh currently installed VHF antenna for both my VHF radio and a CD player I have installed??<br /><br />What kinda of splitter do I need??<br /><br />Any suggestions on where to get it??<br /><br />Thanks for any info you can provide.<br /><br />CanadianZ
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    Starting and idling problem

    My Mariner engine runs very strong but I have noticed a few starting problems and sometimes it doesn't want to idle. I have to start the boat in neutral with a bit of throttle to get it to go otherwise it won't start. Also, it usually idles out if I leave it idling for more than 30 seconds or a...
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    Throttle control problems

    I have a quicksilver throttle control system. It is pretty old and I have been told it is a "version 1". <br /><br />The problem is with the switch at the bottom of the throttle arm. I used to be able to apply firm pressure to it and it would go in and leave the boat in neutral and apply...
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    '86 90Hp Mariner won't rev up

    Hello. This is my first boat so please be patient with me. <br /><br />I have taken it out twice and it hasn't run very well either time. Everything seems fine at idle or if I rev it up in neutral a bit. But on the water under load it down't want to rev up very much and seems like it doesn't...
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