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    1986 Evinrude 150 hp Starter Problem ?

    Help ! Intermittently when I turn the ignition key to start the motor the starter does not engage. If I take a hammer and strike the top of the starter a couple of times it usually engages and starts. My question is does the starter need to be replaced ? Is the solenoid built into this starter ...
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    Is 90w Boat Lower Unit Gear Oil Same as Automotive 90w Gear Oil ?

    I have been told it is, Is this true ?
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    1986 Evinrude 150 hp not starting Fuse Location ?

    Help,I was working on my accessory panel and accidently hit the ignition switch with a wire . I now have no trim and when I turn the ignition switch nothing happens, I suspect I blew a fuse. My problem is I do not know the location of the fuse on the motor. I just got this motor & Boat and am...
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    Help ! 96' Merc 40 hp 4 cyl Restarting problem

    This motor starts and runs perfect out of water but everytime I take it out I have the same problem after I stop for a few minutes and try to restart it I have trouble It hesitates to start I have to push throttle up high and choke the motor ,when it starts at first it kills a couple of times...
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    Fried Rectifier 1996 Merc ob 40 hp 4cyl

    Does anyone know what would cause rectifier to burn up ?
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    Can Power Pack damage Rectifier ? 96' 40hp Merc. 4cyl

    Help... I brought my boat to this guy because it was hard to restart after stopping, it would not idle correctly and had to raise throttle arm up to get to start. First i was told and shown burned rectifier. Now I am told power pack is bad and engine is running on only 3 cyl. I told him it was...
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    96' 40 hp Burned Rectifier am I being ripped off ?

    I brought my boat to a mechanic because after running and stopping I was having problems restarting. It would not idle and would kill if I did not increse the throttle and take off fast. I also would arrive at the launch and it would kill 3 or 4 times trying to get it on the trailer. I know the...
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    Help ! 1996 Mercury O/B Hard to restart 4cyl 2 Carbs

    Please.. This motor starts and runs perfect out of water but everytime I take it out I have the same problem after I stop to fish and try to restart it I have trouble. It hesitates to start I have to push throttle up high and choke the motor ,when it starts at first it kills a couple of times...
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    HELP ! 96' MERC 40 hp 2 carbs Intermittently not starting

    Please.. This motor starts and runs perfect out of water but everytime I take it out I have the same problem after I stop to fish and try to restart it I have trouble. It hesitates to start. I have to push throttle up high and choke the motor ,when it starts at first it kills a couple of times...
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    1997 40 Hp Mercury Outboard 4 Cyl 2Carbs Stalling Hard to start after Stopping

    Please.. This motor starts and runs perfect out of water but everytime I take it out I have the same problem after I stop to fish and try to restart it I have trouble. It hesitates to start I have to push throttle up high and choke the motor ,when it starts at first it kills a couple of times...
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    Prop turning in neutral on 40 hp mercury

    Is it normal for the prop to be turning in neutal ( medium turning ) if not any suggestion how to adjust ? Thanks so much.
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    Need to find Serial # Year of Motor 40Hp Mercury outboard

    Can you please help me ? The serial # label is missing on my motor I can find the following series of number stamped on the engine : 1} 3416-822862-0 2} A950 JL 3} 76540 C Does anyone know the interpretation of the above numbers ? Thanks for your help !
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    Help ! 20 amp fuse blowing on 98' 40 hp mercury

    I just purchased this boat & motor 3 days ago I had to bring it to the shop immediately carbs needed repair. now on two occassions last night and today the fuse has blown. The first time as soon as I returned from the shop i tried to start it and nothing, i called the shop nad was told to check...
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    What to use to paint Interior fiberglass of my boat?

    I just purchased a 15 ft angler boat and the interior is very dirty with this horrible astro turf type carpet which I am trying to rip out. Any suggestions on what to use to refinish the floor (very rough condition but solid) and sides ? My Brother once redid his and used sometime of splatter...
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    Mercury 40 hp idle too high 1998

    Help, I just purchased this motor today and when i start it the idle is very high. When I remove the engine coverlooking from the back of motor I can push the throttle control arm forward and the idle goes down . How do I adjust this idle problem.
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