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    Ripped off on shift cable?

    I recently took my boat in to the shop to diagnose. I authorized a shift cable repair which ended up costing like 300 buks in parts and labor. MY throttle assembly is acting up, and I noticed when apart that the shift cables attached to it aren't new. Are there more shift cables somewhere?
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    Bogging issue.

    Hi guys. Quick rundown. Bought used 1984 Renken with a Mercruiser 120 2.5l. Original issue was I could only get a good speed for about 5 minutes. Then engine would bog and gas would be boiling in the carb. Engine wouldn't start for a couple hours once this happens. Replaced coil, fuel pump...
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    Merc 120 2.5l

    Need some help. Replaced water pump/impellar. When re-assembling the sterndrive, I have the throttle wide open forward and turned the shifter on the lower all the way counterclockwise. I don't think its lined up, cause if I try and put it in gear when running with the muffs, it grinded a tad and...
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    Boiling Gas/Vapor Lock

    Ok. Starting a fresh post as a lot of my questions/problems have changed. Symptoms - Boiling gas, Vapor Lock, Spark Plugs wet with gas So far, Carb has been rebuilt, fuel pump replaced, coil pack replaced, thermostat replaced, Alternator replaced. All my research and troubleshooting have...
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    Merc 120 I/O 4 cylinder problems

    Ok. I'll start by saying I am a boating newbie who just bought his first boat. That being said. I bought a 1984 Renkel with Merc 120 I/O. Took it to the lake and the engine started. Ran fine. Drove for about 15 minutes just fine. Had 2 adults and 4 small kids loaded up. After about 15 minutes of...
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