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1960 Starflite replied to the thread What gives with helping people with a problem ?????????????.

It's not just this forum. Same on other ones I follow. IE: Tractor, Truck, Chainsaw, Ect.

Thursday at 5:50 AM
1960 Starflite reacted to flashback's post in the thread What gives with helping people with a problem ????????????? with Like.

Here ya go

Thursday at 5:47 AM
1960 Starflite replied to the thread No spark on Merc 85hp.

My 1975 (850) wiring was past toast. I had to replace everything. Mercury corporation must have subcontracted the harness on the cheap...

Mar 28, 2024
1960 Starflite replied to the thread Alignment tool stuck.

My bar wasn't threaded on Knurled end but is now, 3/8"-16

Mar 24, 2024
1960 Starflite replied to the thread 1965 Merc 3.9hp Has a Hole in the lower casting.

It is to drain water from the shift shaft area of the lower unit. Keep it open, especially in freezing areas.

Feb 24, 2024
1960 Starflite replied to the thread 1976 mercury 115 possible fuel pump issue?.

That's exactly the way I start my 850. Once warmed up, it starts with just a quick hit of starter. 👍

Feb 19, 2024
1960 Starflite reacted to Chris1956's post in the thread 1976 mercury 115 possible fuel pump issue? with Like.

Remember, when starting, you cannot normally flood them. So, pump the primer up until hard, cold start lever all the way up, hold choke...

Feb 19, 2024
1960 Starflite replied to the thread Mercury 500 Thunderbolt 50 HP Link and Sync.

My 850, 4 cyl didn't have a timing bracket/pointer. I placed a dial indicator in #1 sparkplug hole to determine TDC then made a pointer...

Feb 19, 2024
1960 Starflite reacted to Chris1956's post in the thread 1976 mercury 115 possible fuel pump issue? with Like.

The fuel pump condition does not affect the starting of the motor, as the primer bulb fills the carbs with fuel. The fuel pump will...

Feb 19, 2024
1960 Starflite replied to the thread OK I’ve had enough..

R U in Ohio ? : )

Feb 17, 2024
1960 Starflite reacted to ESGWheel's post in the thread Distributor Shaft Seal Replacement with Like.

FT – thank you for the comprehensive response! Here is the deal: I do have that crack but not as pronounced. Ran that way for a few...

Feb 17, 2024
1960 Starflite replied to the thread Mercarb 2BBL vacuum hose?.

May be a replacement carb. Some boats may have vacuum gauges.

Feb 17, 2024
1960 Starflite reacted to QBhoy's post in the thread Won't shift into reverse or neutral with Like.

I’d check the cable is actually still joined at both ends. Look at the engine end and see if you can shift by hand.

Feb 17, 2024
1960 Starflite reacted to JASinIL2006's post in the thread Can't remove 5.7 vertically. with Like.

Whoever designed that engine bay should be flogged with spark plug wires.

Feb 2, 2024

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