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  1. frustratedboater

    '00 Mercury 90hp, 4-Stroke ---Surge at WOT?

    2000 Mercury 90hp, 4-Stroke. I've noticed a slight surge of hp when I start to back off from wot when operating this today. Also right around that wot, it seemed to be sensitive and shown moments of more power that came and went. Could this be my TPS failing? Is there a known test for the...
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    SeaStar HC5345 Looking for Spacer?

    04' Yamaha 225hp- Seastar System I am looking for a spacer for my system HC5345 steering cylinder and there is a 1/2" gap, or play when I turn the wheel. I really don't know the correct spacing for this particular setup but it seems like a lot when I turn the wheel back and forth. I'm...
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    04 Yamaha 225hp High pressure pump not turning on

    2004 F225 TURC 4-Stroke Outboard. I'm trying to figure out where my high pressure pump relay is on this motor and possible reasons to why I'm not getting fuel pressure on key switch. I have both new pumps both low and high replaced when I rebuilt the VST, replaced trigger, stator is within...
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    90hp Merc. 4-Stroke Water in oil --Diagnosis?

    I have a Merc. 2004, 90hp, 4-Stroke outboard that is getting water in the oil. I know that there are only a few ways it could be entering. I have already, split the mid-section and replaced the water tube grommet and all that is associated, both mid-section gaskets, etc. I started it up and...
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    99' Mercury 50hp Bigfoot, Not getting clear shifting

    I have a 99' Mercury 50hp Bigfoot, 4-stroke lower unit that will not engage into forward gear, infact neutral is not happening and it clicks as i spin the prop with the unit installed. I removed the unit and pulled the prop shaft hub out and the shift rod and cam are looking good. I can see...
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    06' Yamaha 115hp- Trim/Tilt Seal rebuild "kit"

    115 TLRD (4-stroke, fuel injection): I am getting mixed kits and numbers when I'm searching for an OEM repair kit for my 115. Some say 'made in America', which is great, but I'd like OEM for the motor. Can someone assist in the kit # for this application? Is this correct--115225FS?
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    Will OMC Engine/Drive Match Mercruiser- Plug & Play?

    Looking to purchase a 92' Sea Ray 24' bowrider, that does not have a motor & drive (not sure what came out). From what I've researched it may have had either brands.. The boat is in fantastic shape and looks really good. There is another Four Winns Sundowner locally that has the OMC Cobra...
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    Yamaha Motor swap- Same linkage?

    I was wondering if the linkage on an 2004 90hp, and a 2011 115hp outboard has the same linkage? I want to upgrade the 90 to a 115. Assuming it is, but not sure.. Thanks.
  9. frustratedboater

    Sierra 3-Pole ignition switch -Help

    Purchased a switch for my 4-stroke electric start 40hp outboard. Fairly strait forward... It cranks, runs, but when I turn it off it does not kill! According to the pic do I have it connected correctly? Should the black w/yellow stripe go onto any other? Kinda stuck.. Thx 3
  10. frustratedboater

    08' Merc 90hp --Ditching The Oil pump/going mixed fuel..

    I have a 2008 Mercury 90hp looper, "ELPTO" . SERIAL: 1B712639 Just a little history on this motor, a friend bought it and it had blown the top piston into pieces. I am helping him rebuild it.. I had a local machine shop bore the bottom two: .20 and the top at: .30. WE both don't have much...
  11. frustratedboater

    No Spark on #2. Sensor Related?

    2000 Mercury (Manual) 40hp, 4-stroke, tilt assist, carbureted... I have no spark on my #2 cylinder and as little of a wiring harness that it is, I've taken it off the motor and ohms checked all wires. I took great care checking the wires on the #2 and all seems well. I don't like throwing...
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    Weak Spark in 00' Mercury 40hp Mercury

    I have 2000 Mercury 40hp Mercury, 4-stroke with pull cord motor. Very basic. I am having weak spark. I have changed CDI units and the problem still existed. Trouble is the ohms numbers are in spec on the stator. I checked the 3 coils and they tested in spec as well. I ohms checked the...
  13. frustratedboater

    "Excessive" Oil In Gas!

    1987 Johnson, 140hp, VRO outboard is really oily and coming out of the carbs dripping everywhere especially when tilted. I added a picture of the gas and immediately thinking of the oil pump/mixture "thing". Is this an easy fix? I'd like to consider pre-mixing the gas to by-pass this issue. I...
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    2000 Mercury BigFoot 40hp- -Voltage Check

    00' Merc, 40hp, 4-stroke, BigFoot, w/tilt assist, Model # 0T008095. I'd like to test my CDI voltage output due a little spark, but my outboard is a pull start. The manual states 1500rpm in hopes of achieving 18 V. Does the pull start matter and would my reading be any different? Is there any...
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    2000 Mercury BigFoot 40hp- -Weak Spark

    I have a really nice and very clean 00' Merc 40hp 4-Stroke (pull start / Carbed) motor that I rebuilt a few years ago and use it primarily on my duck boat during the winter months. I had noticed that it was becoming hard to start this past year, but thought it was dirty carbs. Being 'fairly'...
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    08' Honda 150hp 4-stroke Heat Alarm

    My 150hp Honda has a steady alarm at about 3-4min at idle. I did notice white scale flakes coming out and an intermittent stream and had to keep clearing it.. I did get mix communication that the motor may have sat a few seasons when I purchased it. I pulled the unit off to check the impeller...
  17. frustratedboater

    Ohms readings & No Spark

    I have, which looks to be an 84' Mariner 15hp outboard Serial # 684C S 038421. It's in good shape and fixing it up to sell for a friend. This motor is driving me crazy, first due to it's age, and second, trying to get strait forward information on it. I do not have a manual on this year, or...
  18. frustratedboater

    BayStar Hydraulic Steering "Duel" Thru-Hull 3' Fitting?

    I am in the middle of a 73' Mako 22' CC restoration project and I had closed in the transom. I purchased Dometic lines (H05118) and I would like to pass them through the transom and connect to my Yamaha 225. I have seen the lines & duel fitting through-hull, but Is there any options out...
  19. frustratedboater

    No fuel Seen- 94' Black Max

    I have a 1994 Mercury Black Max V-150, (I have old-style fuel pump). I had rebuilt the carbs entirely and upon re-assemble I went to run the motor, but noticed the fuel was draining from the filter as it ran. I disconnected the line and cranked to see any pressure, but nothing came out, so I...
  20. frustratedboater

    1989 DT115- High idle 'scream' then chugs/quit

    I am working on an 1989 DT115 and am experiencing very high idle right at start up. It runs this way for about 20 seconds then it struggles to run. The butterflies in each carb are closed. Is there any reason why it behaves like it is doing? The carbs are super clean and compression is 95 in...
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