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    Merc 225 outboard has deprived overnight ??

    Hello all, Saturday I took my boat out no prob, the following day it would not start. It cranks fine, batteries are fully charged, spark plugs are replaced. I sprayed starter fluid in and it ran for a split second. I removed the hose attaching the pump to the carb and pumped the ball and gas...
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    225 mercury outboard water in case ! ?

    Hello all, recently I notice my outboard was collecting water inside the case. Though it doesn’t change the performance of my engine, I want to make sure it’s not a serious issue. After taking a closer look, WHEN I GIVE IT A LOT OF THROTTLE water begins to shoot out of a tiny hole that has...
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    Merc 225 outboard only 1 side firing ?

    Hello, Recently I discovered my left cam shaft (looking from the back of the boat) is not getting any fuel. When I pump the gas line and press on the bead attached to the cam shaft only air comes out. However, the right side shoots gas out when I press on the bead. Anyone know where the...
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    Mercury saltwater 225 engine issue

    Hello, Boat starts only when throttle is open and dies as soon as I lower to idle...I’m pretty sure I’m having an issue with my fuel rail ? On one side gas is coming out when I press on the bleeder. On the other side, however, gas does not leak out when I press on the bleeder, only air. Is...
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    Mercury 225 Saltwater series oil ?

    Hello all, I was looking into my friends boat and we would like to change the outboard fluids. Just needed to know exactly what oil needed and how much. Also would like to change out the oil in the lower unit as well. Any advice would be greatly appreciated !!
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    Plywood Transom Rebuild

    Hello all ! I'm brand new to this and determined to restore my boat of course. However, im stumped on the transom rebuild. I'm working with plywood and long story short, my transom has an angle in it. The wood Is extremely difficult to bend to the shape and I'm reaching out for the correct way...
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