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    Jack plate height

    Alright guys, I know it's not exactly a prop question but props are the closest category I could find. I need help with my jackplate setup. I have searched the forum and came up with how to initially setup a plate. Sounds simple if you have a water pressure gauge..... I do not! I want to play it...
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    1996 evinrude 50hp no spark

    Hey guys, my brother has a 1996 evinrude 2 cylinder 50hp. We are trying to get it running (new to him) and have no spark on either cylinder. I have cut the black/yellow wire at the power pack plug to isolate the kill switch circuit, no spark. I disconnected both rectifier yellow wires at the...
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    94 black max 200hp oil system delete

    I have a 94 200hp black max 2.5L I am wanting to remove the oil system on. I have searched the web over and came up with many dead links on exactly how it's done to maintain the function of the over heat alarm and water temp gauge. Can you guys give me a step by step on how exactly I need to do...
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    1994 mercury 200hp black max

    Hey guys, I just got me a 1994 200hp black max 2.5L. Does this engine have a mercury safety switch on it to shut it down incase it ends up in the boat? If so where is it located? I'm am trying to work my way through this engine and want to make sure if equipped all safety devices are in working...
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    Inline mercury mechanic Nashville tennessee

    Does anybody know of any good inline mercury mechanics around Nashville? I have a mariner 140 that's needs to be looked at. It has what I think are several minor issues and I am tired of chasing them. I just need to take it to someone with a good reputation for working on the old inlines. Thanks...
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    1982 mercury 800 80hp 4cyl float level

    I have a 4cyl 80hp that's giving me problems and I think I may have issues with both carbs float levels. Can you guys describe how to set the float level exactly? I measured from the bowl gasket flange on the carb (beside the float) to the most upper part of the float when the carb is upside...
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    1982 mercury 80hp choke

    How does the choke on a 1984 mercury 80hp 4cylinder work? I have only been around the inline 6's and they have the flapper that covers two of the the carbs resulting in a overly rich mixture when the choke is applied. The carbs on this 80hp have another linkage connecting the two carbs to the...
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    1982 mercury 800 fuel delivery

    Hey guys, I have a 1982 mercury 800 80hp I'm trying to get running. It will hit and run when gas/oil is sprayed into the carbs. I have tore the carbs apart and cleaned and inspected. I found no issues with those so I re installed them. When I pump the bulb it is hard as a rock and I cannot get...
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    1982 merc 80hp flywheel endplay

    Hey guys, I just got a boat with a 1982 inline 4 80hp. I was told the engine is due for a rebuild but cannot verify. I have not had any time to investigate or start attempting to get it running however from a general inspection I did notice the flywheel has atleast .100" end play. Is this normal...
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    Relay wiring help

    Hey guys, I am about to get into some wiring in my boat and just want to make sure that the plans in my head make sense before I get to far involved. I am planning on installing a radio, and cig lighter plug on the port side of my boat. I have two batteries, one for the engine, trim, lights...
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    sick 1978 mariner 140hp

    hey guys, After weeks and weeks of seaching the forums I have decided to post on here with the issues I am having with my engine. This will be a lenghty post but I hope to have all required info and history to fill you guys in so we can try and get this thing going. I bought the engine on a...
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