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    Say no to champ plugs

    Well i've been chasing a spark issue the last few weeks on my 84 115hp and never bothered to check my 3 week old spark plugs.(all 6 new after I finished my 25-1 break in mix from my rebuild was done) Well after testing my entire electrical systems and it all looking good, i decided to replace...
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    gas line for kicker

    Hey guys- I am going to install a kicker in my boat and I plan to tap of the extra connection from the fuel/water filter. My question is, will the primer bulb in the kickers's line stop any air/fuel from being sucked from it or should I install a shut off valve? Thanks Jon
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    where to mount a kicker

    Hey guys, I was wondering if you could take a look at my boat and give me your recommendations of where I should mount a kicker. I'm looking at a 9.9 or 3.5 hp, both long shafts. Want it more for an emergency backup than trolling. Thanks Jon
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    Tower of power problem

    I have a 1984 Mercury 115hp I-6. I took it out for the last drive of the season, took a few laps and on my way back it lost power. Made it back to the dock slowly but would not accelerate, it felt like I lost a cylinder. I pulled all 6 plugs and most looked ok BUT #2 had a pice of metal...
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    (ANY "TOWER OF POWER" EXPERTS) - cylinder cover gasket question

    1984 115hp in-line 6cy mercury ser#6441514: I have some water leaking from around my Cylinder cover on my "tower of power" listed above. I plan to remove the cover and replace the gasket this fall. It looks as if i can remove all the bolts and just replace the gasket. Is this as easy as it...
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    Tack/rectifier Question

    I have a 1984 115hp I-6 Mercury. I've been reading about tack problems on here and I have one that seems silumar to others issues. Sometimes it doesn't work and jumps all around and other times it's fine.(more bad than good) I haven't looked for loose wires yet but was wondering if my...
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    115hp I-6 starting question

    I have a 1984 Mercury 115hp I-6. It tends to start up a bit rough hot or cold, once it?s going it runs great. The boat is a 94 so the control has 1 handle, not a separate idle leaver. Is it necessary to push the button that releases the gear linkage and advance the throttle a bit for an...
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    Mercury I-6 115hp Fuel Filter Question

    I have a 115HP 1984 I-6 "tower of power" Mercury. For this 2 stroke 50:1 fuel mix, should I add a water separating fuel filter? I do not have one now but use "stab-fuel" after ever fill up. Should I add one to my system? If I should add one I have a few questions: 1. I see a reasonably...
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    drain plug question

    I have a 1994 Starcraft 1700 with a 115hp mercury outboard on her. There is a drain hold in the engine cavity well which fills and drains depending on weight distribution and acceleration. When it gets too high water drips into the bilge from the black round access panel in the well. (yes...
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    trim & tilt question

    I have a 1984 merc I-6 which the tilt is leaking. What is the best way to remove the Groove Pin from the arm of the Tilt cylinder? It looks as the head is larger than the shaft so i can't just punch it through. I can't get at it from the other side, can anyone offer a suggestion? (drill it...
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    1984 Mercury 115 hp I-6- won't excelerate in lake

    I just took my "new" boat on the lake today, it idles ok but smokes a little. When i hit the gas it won't accelerate at all, just sound like it's trying but not going. In the driveway w/ muffs on it works fine, please help! (i'm hoping it just needs a good tune up/carb clean??) Thank you! Jon
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    1984 115hp in-line 6cy mercury

    I have a 1984 115hp in line 6 cylinder Mercury. I have not had it on the water yet but when on muffs it won't shift out of forward, how do i adjust this? What other maintenance should I preform before taking her out? The only experience i have with boat motors is my 55hp chrysler which i did...
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    Shifting

    I have a 1984 115hp 6 cylinder Mercury. I have not had it on the water yet but when on muffs tt won't shift out of forward, how do i adjust this? The only experience i have with boat motors is my 55hp chrysler. Any help is appreciated! Also- does anyone have a PDF version of this manual they...
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    1994 merc 115hp

    I am going to look at a 17" boat that has a 1994 Merc 115hp. I'm going to pay $800 for it w/ boat and trailer as he needs to get rid of it. (good price i think) He said compression is about 130 in all 6 cyl. I'm wondering what i should test before i buy it? Is this worth it even if there...
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    55hp Chrysler

    I have a 1970 55hp Chrysler, model 557HA, serial 4216. This past winter I dropped the lower unit and replaced all the seals. The forward edges of the clutch were very slightly worn but not bad. While under way, about once or twice a day it will slip and then go right back in grear very...
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    chrysler valiant

    I have a 1964 Chrysler Valiant with a 55hp on her. I was wondering if you guys could look at the below pics and let me know where you think I should attached a trolling motor? Thanks
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    55hp Chrysler, Pull Start?

    I have a 1970 Chrysler 55hp with an electric start. I was wondering if you guys could let me know how I would go about "pull starting" this motor should my battery die? Thanks
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