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  1. iwaterdave

    Mercury connecting rod direction install?

    I'm reusing my connecting rods with new pistons and in the process I lost my notes on the facing direction of the connecting rods. Does anyone know if the rod serial numbers face up to the flywheel or down? I have them installed up now but am second guessing my work now. My repair book does not...
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    Used powerhead search

    Having trouble finding good powerhead for 1998 Mercury 225hp efi 2 stroke. (OG628001) Mine blew up and not finding much. Is there any info out there to help one find a engine block from another motor style/year that would be compatable?
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    Fuel at choke?

    I have an '86 125hp Force outboard that runs fine when started and warm. I can get up on plane and full throttle everything runs as expected. But when cold it won't start and won't get fuel to the carbs. I have an electronic choke that is supposed to help it start. But about 2 months ago even...
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    Could this be a fuel delivery? Video

    I just put new gaskets and cleaned all fuel delivery ports. No air leaks in fuel lines, and confirmed spark in both cylinders. I'm at a loss to what to look at next. I'm sure I put the gaskets in right. (outside in: diaphragm/gasket, diaphragm, gasket) This is a 75 Mercury 7.5hp Serial number...
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    Fuel pump rebuild 125 Force

    I'm trying to rebuild this fuel pump but cant get the third check valve out. There is no access behind it to get leverage to press or tap it out. I've tried to get something in the fuel line hole but its not big enough and I risk damaging the threads. Advice?
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    Timing a 1986 125 Force out of water at cranking

    So I saw a video on how to time a motor out of the water. Says to time it at cranking speed at 28 degrees and once in the water will be at 30 degrees. I did that and the timing marks are really off but is lining up with the solo line on the flywheel. Is this correct? Or should I make some major...
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    Tempature gauge hook up question

    Had really good advice so for so here is another. I have this 86' 125 Force outboard and really don't want to rely on the alarm buzzer. Its probably just as old as the boat. Found this gauge in a box of parts from the guy I got the boat from. Hoping its compatible. I tried to hook up a ground...
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    Electrical power pack with cracked mount

    Found some old parts in a box my boat came with. Not sure if a broken mount for this power pack would affect the way it works. Its only plastic so I could use some heavy duty superglue to fix it if it could still be used. Your thoughts?
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    86' 125 Force choking at startup or is it backfiring?

    I had this motor running this morning. It was not great sounding but was running on the hose none the less. I got it on the water and only 100 feet from dock and it cut out with no power. It now won't start... This video now shows what I'm experiencing. I'm at a loss of what to fix cause I've...
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    Motor sounds rough, but not all the time...

    So I've had this motor for about 3 years now. It has don this all 3 years and I'm now convinced it shouldn't be doing this. Listen carefully to video and tell me if you hear it. It's about 27 sec into 30 sec video. I'm thinking it's missing or something. Someone else thought it could be air in...
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    Drilling out a broken bolt

    I'm looking for tips on drilling out a stainless hardened bolt from a softer cast or aluminum cylinder head. The few times I tried the bit moved over to the softer material and now the hole is in the wrong place to be tapped. I've screwed up 3 holed and trying to be super careful. I'm rebuilding...
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    89' 125 Force outboard head gasket

    Do many people put RTV on the head gasket? Mine came off with it all over it. Not real sure about marine engines... advice?
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    Sonar question/Fish finder

    Had this boat and finder for 3 seasons now. However not sure if I fully understand how to use it.The screen shows what I believe to be fish... however after hours of fishing several spinners and at different depths no bites. Is what I'm looking at really fish or something else?
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    Riptide 80# Bow mount 24V w/ ipilot only lasts 2.5 hours

    Just got this installed and picked up 2 new deep cycle marine 180 reserve batteries and hooked up in 24V standard. I usually fish in an area with a mild breeze so the auto pilot and advanced auto pilot was a great feature for my 19 ft Bayliner. My problem is due to the breeze I have to use it...
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    music and fishing?

    I know this sounds stupid to ask but Im technically new to fishing from a boat still. (second season) I was told both that music in boat while trolling some 40 feet deep with downriggers was not going to affect fishing at all. Then was told just the opposite... What do the iboats community...
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    Electric trolling motor head depth

    I just bought a minn kota saltwater series trolling motor. I bought the 60" model just because I'm not sure if I will be getting a bigger boat in a few years or not. My question is does it matter how deep I let the motor head in the water? Or should I only let it in 12-24 inches like another...
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    Electric Trolling motor battery location?

    I just installed a 55 lb Minh Kota bow mount trolling motor on my 19ft bayliner. Not sure where to put battery so I put it all the way in back next to starter battery and ran cable up to connection plug in front of boat. I noticed after using it for the first time that it's not that powerful...
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    Engine loud and revs up and down

    I have this 7.5hp Mercury trolling motor that just took out of storage for the year and it seems to rev up and down on its own. I'm not sure why? Sounds almost like its skipping a beat...
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    Salmon fishing with downriggers in Washington State

    I started this year fishing for Salmon and have some newbie questions. 1. What is with the humming noise I get from the downrigging cable? 2. How can I avoid the downrigging ball from showing up on the fish finder? 3. How much effect is my 7.5hp 2 stroke kicker motor affecting me not catching...
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    Timing at idle speed?

    All posts and repair book mention setting the timming at W.O.T. and need a special prop to put on to do this without the boat moving. Can't I just check the timing at idle like any other vehicle? 86' 125 Force Outboard
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