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    MErc 60hp 4-stroke EFI shuts down, sometimes.

    Yes, both fuel filters replaced, also the squeeze bulb line from the tank to the motor. the strange thing is, it runs fine (like it was new, WOT, half throttle, slow idle, etc) but once in a while it just sputters to a stop. If I squeeze the bulb a couple of times, she's good to go. Until she...
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    MErc 60hp 4-stroke EFI shuts down, sometimes.

    Everything on the boat is 2013. I've replaced the fuel line from the tank to the engine, but I guess you mean the fuel lines inside the motor housing?
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    MErc 60hp 4-stroke EFI shuts down, sometimes.

    Hello, everyone. Motor: 60hp Merc EFI 4 stroke, 2013 vintage. Boat: Lund 1650 Rebel XL, 2013 vintage. Under floor fuel tank. Problem: Fuel starvation (suspected) Symptom: Idles fine on startup (without squeezing the fuel line bulb), but occasionally sputters to a stop, regardless of throttle...
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    Merc 60hp EFI 7 years old, shakes, limited power

    Hi folks : Ran like a top all weekend. Today, I’m getting shaking which I’ve never seen before, and not getting to full power. Here’s the gunny thing (I think). I’m seeing exhaust coming from both sides just above the little anodes on the lower unit. I have a video but don’t know how to post...
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    Fuel cooler water leak

    Hello, everyone. Last fall while putting the boat to bed I noticed some white scaling deep inside the motor and traced the problem to a tiny pinhole leak near the top of the fuel cooler. You can see it in the picture. The leak is quite minor and the engine is being cooled properly. I tried to...
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    Water leak coming from......?

    Hi folks: Changed the oil today (60hp Mercury 4-stroke, built 2013, S/N 1C227585) and while poking around warming it up with the cowling off I noticed some water dribbling out of somewhere. Looked a little closer and it seems to be coming from the bottom of this big unit — excuse my ignorance...
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    Loose shifter handle, Merc 60hp

    Hello everyone - I don't post very often but can anyone tell me how to tighten up my shifter? Everything works fine, but the shifter handle is really loose. There are three large philis head screws on the assembly but I'm afraid to teake them out. One of them just spins. Thanks, Chris
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    Need impeller kit for an antique......

    My ancient 6hp Merc needs a new impeller, but I fear it's so old I may be SOL.... iBoats store only covers S/N 2529894 and up, whereas my S/N is 1752046..... circa early 60's I think. Ideas?
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    How much water should I expect in my bilge? Brand new 16 Rebel XL

    Brand new boat, always stored on a lift out of the water, have maybe 20 hours on it now. Always covered with very tight fitting Lund cover. Have had a few good rainstorms. I always seem to have about a cup of water in there whenever I look - not enough for the bilge pump to suck up. Where is...
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    Brand new 60hp Merc 4-stroke -- getting ready for first oil change..25W-40 or 25W-50?

    Manual says for synthetic to use Quicksilver 25W-40. Went to a dealer and he sold me Quicksilver 25W-50 b/c that's all he had. Will there be any difference? Should I use it or look for the -40?? The web page states -40 is "recommended", while -50 is "acceptable". The -50 seems to be used...
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    Brand new 60hp Merc 4-stroke -- getting ready for first oil change..24W-40 or 25W-50?

    Manual says for synthetic to use Quicksilver 25W-40. Went to a dealer and he sold me Quicksilver 25W-50 b/c that's all he had. Will there be any difference? Should I use it or look for the -40?? The web page states -40 is "recommended", while -50 is "acceptable". The -50 seems to be used...
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    Brand new 60hp 4stroke EFI - weird noise question...

    Picked up my brand new LUND 1650 Rebel XL with 60hp Merc and observed break-in procedure for the first two hours as per the manual. If I throttle back quickly from WOT, I hear a loud clicking noise - the same sound you hear when shifting into forward or reverse from neutral. I don't get this...
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    Merc 90 late 80s vintage - prop seal advice

    Re: Merc 90 late 80s vintage - prop seal advice Holy cow I am finding this tough....I put a large flatwasher down in there and have been pounding on it with a large punch and nothing seems to be moving. are all the components inside the carrier removeable? Am I whacking on the right thing...
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    Merc 90 late 80s vintage - prop seal advice

    Re: Merc 90 late 80s vintage - prop seal advice Thanks folks, so far so goodthis is my first time. So how do I get all the guts out of the Carrier Assembly I can see the messed up seal:
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    Merc 90 late 80s vintage - prop seal advice

    Re: Merc 90 late 80s vintage - prop seal advice I have the shaft out..... where are these mysterious seals?? See pic.
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