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    Lower Unit/Shift Shaft Installation Issue???

    Ok, I went to install the lower unit on the 1999 Mercury 125 hp and apparently the shift shaft was moved prior to install so it would not shift to all three positions (stuck in Forward gear). So, I removed the lower unit and tried to find each gear position by rotating the shift shaft. I moved...
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    Jack Plate that doesn't interfere with Hydraulic Steering???

    I am looking to install a manual jack plate so it will be easier to raise or lower outboard to fine tune performance. As it is right now, I have to stand on my head and contort my body to reach the bottom bolts under the splashwell. The issue I have been reading about (with a jack plate...
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    Surging from 2000 rpm to 3000 rpm - Merc 125 HP 2+2

    Motor: 1999 Merc 125 Parts replaced: Plugs, wires, CDMs, voltage regulator, fuel filter, fuel line/primer bulb from tank to motor Maintenance completed: Sync and link, oil pump adjusted Finally, I was able to get the boat in the water. When I went to accelerate the throttle did not engage like...
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    Merc 125 2 Stroke- Oil pump linkage settings?

    Ok, I did a sync and link to the carburetor linkage on the Merc 125 2-stroke. The manual indicates to adjust the oil injection pump as well. Can someone explain to me the marks on the pump arm and how they relate to how much oil is being provided? The previous boat owner had the pump lever...
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    1978 Lund

    Looking to buy a 1978 Lund. Does anyone have one or that can tell me the pros and cons of this older boat? Thank you.
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    How to adjust/set idle timing screws for "Running" & "Cranking Speed" ignition timing

    How to adjust/set idle timing screws for "Running" & "Cranking Speed" ignition timing Motor: 1999 Merc 115 HP 2+2 Need help folks. I think I understand the basic premise of how to check timing while running and the adjustments. Is it safe to do the Running adjustment while using muffs? I do...
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    Accelerator pump issue

    The accelerator pump on my 1999 Mecury 115 HP 2+2 is pushing gas out the hole (pressure release) while motor is at idle. It is not a dribble, but a pretty good stream pushing 2 -3 inches away from the pump housing. What would cause this? And how do I fix it? Any advice or practical...
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    Rectifier/Voltage Regulator questions

    Can a bad voltage regulator cause idle problems? I tried using a inline spark tester on the number 1 cylinder and the spark tester did not illuminate/flash that I could tell (sunny outside). It definitely was getting spark because I grabbed the wires to make sure I had a solid connection and...
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    Rough idle in neutral and while in gear

    1999 Mercury 115 HP 2 stroke 2+2 outboard. Engine starts well. While in idle it shakes pretty hard and vibrates the 24' pontoon it is mounted to. While in gear the rough running continues until I hit the "magic" 5 mph (GPS) mark and it runs smooth from there to WOT. This engine is designed...
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    Underskinning question

    So I decided to underskin my 2 tube pontoon. I am purchasing .040 aluminum sheets (same stuff the dirt track racers use on their cars). I am going to get stainless steel 3/4" self tappers to attach the aluminum to the cross members. My question is, do I need to drill holes in the crossmembers...
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    Quicksilver/Mercury Remote Control Friction Adjustment???

    I have the Quicksilver Remote Control 88688A25 as indicated in the attached picture. It won't stay in WOT position and starts to move toward the neutral position if I don't keep my hand on it. Where is the friction adjustment located on this model? Thanks for any assistance.
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    4 blade Spitfire prop for Pontoon?

    I noticed that during my testing of the the motor height of the Merc 115 2 stroke on my 24' pontoon, I have very weak water "bite" in reverse and steering at low speed is sketchy at best (not that it is supposed to maneuver like a sports car). But it is noticeable and since my wife loads the...
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    4 blade Spitfire prop for Pontoon?

    I noticed that during my testing of the the motor height of the Merc 115 2 stroke on my 24' pontoon, I have very weak water "bite" in reverse and steering at low speed is sketchy at best (not that it is supposed to maneuver like a sports car). But it is noticeable and since my wife loads the...
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    Temperature gauge install???

    I have a 1999 Merc 115 hp 2 stroke outboard and I would like to add a temperature gauge to my instrument panel. The motor has the alarm but no gauge and i would rather have feedback under power and not wait for it to overheat to be notified. Where can I install a sending unit on the motor that I...
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    No water coming out of tell tale/water pump indicator hole....???!!!???

    Just air and no water is coming out of the tell tale hole on the 1999 Merc 115HP. Since I just acquired the motor and finally got it mounted and wired up to run on my pontoon, this was my first start up. It was a little cold blooded but after I fired it up it ran strong. I jumped down out of the...
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