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    1998 115 Evinrude FICHT

    Hi There, I am considering purchasing a 1998 115 HP Evinrude FICHT motor. I have read a lot of negative reports on these, but am looking for some more advice. Sounds like most of the "problems" occurred soon after purchase. Would a 1998 that is still working very well be a safe bet? I have...
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    Low compression one cylinder, steaming

    Hi, I have a 1982 Mariner 3-cyl 70 hp. Was towing tube for awhile and running hard when suddenly lost power, and motor died. Would not turn over until it cooled down. Would sort of run, but not enough to power the boat. Left overnight, and ran a bit today - would run for a few minutes, then...
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    Typical Mariner/Merc 3-cyl fuel pump pressure

    Does anyone know what would be the typical fuel pump discharge pressure to be expected on a 1982 Mariner 3-cyl? I have come to the conclusion that the enrichment circuit on mine is not working. The solenoid fires, and the linkage to the side of the carbs actuates, but it has zero effect on a...
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    Mariner 70 hp thermostat/poppit valves

    Hi there, I am wondering if my 1982 Mariner 70 hp, 3-cyl, S/N 6228858 has a thermostat and/or poppit valves? When connected to the earmuffs, I ran it several minutes and got no stream from the tell-tale. The engine seemed to be getting pretty hot so I shut it down. When running, there was...
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    lower unit lubrication

    Hi there, Can anyone tell me what lubricant to use in the lower unit of my 1982 Mariner 70 hp, S/N6228858? I don't have easy access to the OEM Quicksilver gear oil. Canadian tire sells a Type-C outboard gear oil, but I understand this is different from 90W gear oil and the two are...
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    Year of Mariner 70 HP

    Hi, Could anyone please identify the year of manufacture of my Mariner outboard (at least that is what the serial number plate says - but it has a Mercury cowling). I believe it to be late 70's or eatly 80's, and think it is a 70 HP. It's a 3-cyl engine. The engine serial number is 6228858...
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