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  1. Dallenx

    1988 80hp 3cyl upper shift shaft stuck UP against powerhead

    Mercury OB195172 The upper shift shaft has ridden up against the powerhead and I could not shift. A large flat screwdriver was used to pry the shaft down and I was able to shift between gears. I'd like to find out why it happened. I've searched the forums and online videos and parts diagram and...
  2. Dallenx

    1988 80hp 3cyl / Lower unit stuck in Forward

    Back story: 1988 Mercury 80hp 3cyl (OB195172) Had problem shifting. Removed LU / snapped some bolts. Fixed the bolt issue. Shift problem was somewhere else which has since been fixed. LU was off and laying on its side for a long, long time. Put the LU back on today. LU is stuck in forward...
  3. Dallenx

    Broken lower unit bolt 1988 80hp

    I'll make a super long story kind of short. My console mount shifter with trim/tilt broke internally. I thought the shift cable had frozen. While installing a used 'newer' model shifter I found that the cable was ok. I then found that the motor won't shift. Fearing the lower unit was messed...
  4. Dallenx

    Looking for T-Top info, ideas

    Hello all.... I've tried searching the forums for info but I must be typing something wrong because I'm not able to find any info on T-Tops. I have an '88 Starcraft Mariner 210 and the bimini top is shot. I would like to replace the top with a t-top. I'm also thinking about a bow dodger and...
  5. Dallenx

    Remote control of kicker

    I'm looking to set up my 6hp 88' Evinrude with remote Trottle / Shift. I remember hearing about kits for Merc, Honda, etc.<br /><br />Does anyone have any leads for an Evinrude / Johnson?
  6. Dallenx

    80hp Merc needs Umph

    Ok, I've been lurking around looking for info and now I'm going to have to just come right out and ask. <br /><br />I have a 1988 80hp 3cyl Merc that is stock with a 13/? prop and I'm looking for ideas on how to get more umph from her.<br /><br />The NEW engine is out of the question so let's...
  7. Dallenx

    88' Merc 80hp 3cyl intermit rough idle

    Each time I tilt the engine down from being either cold or warm, the engine runs rough. Do not even have to tilt engine, just leave it off for a while. It sounds like it is missing. It did this 2 years ago so I rebuilt the fuel pump which had bad check valves which fixed it. The rebuild now...
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