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    Lower unit stuck in forward gear after changing lower unit seals

    Hey guys, just got the boat on the water this spring after replacing all of the lower unit seals (oil seals on gearcase bearing along the prop shaft, oil seal under the water pump housing, etc). Looks like it's sealed up really nicely but I created a new problem. My shifter is stuck in...
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    Is it okay to use a different type of thrust washer that came in replacement hub kit?

    I'm replacing a damaged prop and bought a Flo Torq 2 hub kit that, according to the guide on the quicksilver box that the propeller came it, is the right hub kit for my 1998 mercury force 120HP outboard; however the hub kit says Yamaha on it. The splines line up correctly and the hub kit fits...
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    Mercury force leaking oil out of lower prop bolt and water in lower unit

    After the first time out with brand new gear oil in the lower unit, I noticed some oil leaking out of the lower of the two propeller housing bolts (there is one above the propeller on the housing, and one below, where it is leaking). Concerned that I might have a bad lower unit seal or...
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    Need help please - blowing fuses on livewell pumps...

    I have a 1998 Triton Tr-17 that I just recently bought. It has both a recirculating pump and an aerator pump. Neither were working when I bought it, noticed the fuses were both blown, replaced them (confirmed 10amp needeD), and as soon as I flipped the switches, they both blew again. I figured...
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    Proper idle speed and adjusting idle on 1998 Mercury Force 120 HP

    I've been experiencing some issues with my 1998 Mercury Force 120 HP ELPT, serial number OE323046. It tends to die quite frequently when in idle and occasionally dies when shifting into gear. I'm wondering if my idle speed is set correctly. Anyone know an easy way to verify the proper idle...
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