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    shift cable & linkage hookup 200 merc

    Hi, I have been changing the shift and throttle cables on my 92 proline boat. The motor 200 carbed. The shift cable seems to not want to pull it out of reverse or go past neutral into forward. Tried all kinds of adjustments. What do you all think? Thanks in advance. They are not the universal...
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    looking at a 98 ficht 225

    found a rebuilder. They are asking less than 1000. Needs a lower unit as it is fried. New computer. How much for me to rebuild the upper unit. Piston. Thanks for your input<br /><br />94 merc 2.5 efi carbbed. <br />Tim
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    98 fitch 225

    Looking at a rebuilder, 225 25 inch shaft. needs piston $1000. Also needs a lower unit as it is shot. Has new computer, ect. Wheaticat@aol.com. Anyone have any parts. What do you think? I could part it if all doesn't go well. Needs trim tilt and hydraulic steering too. <br />Tim
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    gears slipping 2.5 liter 94/xxl

    Hi, I was out the other day rolling along at 4 grand on the tach. Then get this spun a prop feeling.??? Then am stuck cant go anywhere. It's like in neutral. Put in gear with the boat out of water and prop spins. Prop hub looks ok. Put gear shifter in forward and prop shaft still spins with a...
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    My merc 2.5 liter not running right.

    My merc 2.5 liter not running right. I have a 94 merc 200 Hp 2.5 liter xxl. It wouldn't stay running and seemed to be missing something in the HP range. Symtoms include backfiring thinking timing problem. Compression equals 90 cold and just did the head gaskets. Took to the mechanic for...
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    wanted cheap 16 amp voltage regualtor 2.5 liter merc

    Looking for a 16 amp voltagage regulator for my 200 hp merc. 94 model. burned a hole through it. My friend also needs a coil? pack? for a 3.0 97 mariner. Don't need to spend 130 at the dealer right now for this part. Also Who is Fla has the sierra parts in stock. Wheaticat@aol.com thanks.
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    wanted furuno 668 fcv power cord

    Looking for a power cord used for a furuno 668 fish finder. It has two pins (small) and twist not threaded on atachment method. Thanks. wheaticat@aol.com
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    94 2.5 liter idling hard starting

    HI, I have a 94 2.5 liter carbbed motor. carbs rebuilt recently. It does not want to idle too good. I think I need to turn up the idle and have done so several times. After running most of the day when returning to the dock or docking at a restaurant it shuts down as the idle is low and is hard...
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    tilt trim replacement 94 merc 200

    My mechanic says I have to lift the motor off the Gil braket to replace the little square trim motor. 94 xxl 2.5 liter. It's making a grinding noise going down. Goes up nice. I see there like 200 dollars. Any where to get a rebuilt one for half that? Do I have to take off the engine to...
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    keyway on impeller 200 hp 2.5 liter 94 year

    I some how got the keyway installed wrong and it made a new groove in brass in the impeller. That probally is causing it to spin on the shaft. Is there some kind of trick to tapping the new impeller onto the keyway? Glue ect.???
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    Is 195 degree's or so too hot? 2.5 liter

    My motor runs cool under high throttle but in the ocean at around 3 k rpms gets hot. Heads hot to touch. Looking at 195 or so. Checked most things. Can I let it run this hot? Is the temp gauge off?
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    Idle speed adjutsment merc 2.5 liter

    Looking to turn up the idle as the carbs were rebuilt and the mechanic is a pain to get over too. I read the book and it looks like they say how to adjust the fuel mixture and timing screw????. Isn't there just one screw that will set it up? Motor is 94 carbbed v6 2.5 liter.
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    Can I run without poppet valve?

    I suspect something is making this motor run hot. Poppet valve is suspect. Can I just take it out? Is it going to leak out the weep hole? Runs hot at cruise. Water pressure is 13 at 5500rpms 2 at idle. 94 200 mercury xxl
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    Hooked up pressure gauge today

    200 94 merc carbbed. Hooked up a pressure gauge. running hot at low speeds. High speed fine 140 ect. pressure is only 10 or so at high speed gulp 2 at low speed. I know this is the high pressure system should be banging 20 plus at the needle. changed everything stats, pump housings, impellers...
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    how to email [people?

    How can I email someone, i'm logged in. <br />Tim
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    merc 200 warning buzzer

    I hear the warning buzzer sound as low as 160 temps on the gauge. Subject, 200 94 carbbed merc xxl. I put in the new lower waterpump housing, impeller, head gaskets,thermostats, new water hoses, poppet valve. last testing has it running cooler than before. Hmmmm could it be the gauge or sending...
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    waterpump tube merc 200

    I noticed the water pump tube supplied has some cracks in the tip and it is a much larger diameter than the one hooked inside the motor. is variance in diameter gonna be a problem? I am running hot at high speed. <br />Tim wheaticat@aol.com
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    merc 200 poppet valve leaking

    Ok just found a pin whole in 94 200 merc poppet valve. it seems like it's not sealing good when the plates are reinstalled as it's leaking around the plates. Also there seems to be a rubber grommet that does not fit in there too well. it goes on the end of the crosshaired plastic piece...
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    low compression head gasket change merc 200 94 pics

    Well today changed the head gaskets. It looked pretty good in there. The compression was 95 to 105 and it's running good now but only up to around 4500 rpms. I may need some prop help or other things. I took some pics of some carbon build up on the head. It looks a lot worse in the pics than...
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    LOWER unit merc 200 94 also overheating

    I am running Hot on the merc 200 94 carbbed engine. runs cool at idle but then when running hard it heats up. Already replaced the thermostats, poppet valve, & hoses, and impeller with new pump cap. There is a grove worn on the driveshaft where the rubber large O ring slides down over the...
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