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My engine was resting on the transom saver. I raised the motor to remove the transom saver and everything was fine... When I got the boat into the water I hit the switch to lower the engine. The motor lowered about 1/3 to 1/2 way down and then stopped. There was a growling noise coming from...
94 Merc 115
Currently getting an electric shock from my engine cowling when the motor is running. Recently had the voltage regulator changed out. Sounds like a grounding issue. Any ideas on where I should start looking?
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Rebuilt carbs, rebuilt fuel pump and changed out fuel filter. Took boat out set the idle screws as instructed by help from a previous thread I posted (thanks CharlieB). Got a great idle setting IN GEAR and IN the water. Had to run a few hole shots to get the overall idle setting right...but...
I recently rebuilt the carbs in my 94 Merc 115...and took it out today for the first time since the rebuild. After working with the low speed idle screws on carbs 1 & 2 I felt like I had the idle settings about right so I tried the mix in gear. Engine kicked into gear a little hard but not...
I removed the 4 carbs, cleaned thoroughly, replaced gaskets and such, put them all back together and then put them back on the engine. In putting them back together I tried to put the idle screws back at the exact depth they were at before I removed them but I know the carbs may be a bit...
I have recently decided that I would no longer take my engine to the shop and start learning outboards on my own with the help of lots of literature, the web and a service manual. With that said I think i made my first mistake and need a little guidance.
I removed and rebuilt the four carbs on...
