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    Trim sender/limit switches replaced

    Quick question..replaced both switches with no problem,. Limit is working and gauge is working. Limit worked fine in water today but trim gauge went to full up while in the water while it was down. Got home tonight in the driveway I put the drive full down and gauge reads full down. what gives?
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    Merc 140 starting issue

    Hello all, new to this board and boating in general. I have a 1980 merc 140 GM with a type 1 drive. Just got done going over boat. I replaced all bellows, sender switches, plugs, wires, fuel filters, lower shift cable, all fluids. I got the boat about 1 month ago and took it for a test. Ran fine...
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    Exhaust Tube Part Number

    I have a Type I drive and replacing all the bellows. I would like to use a tube on the exhaust instead of a bellow. From what I see the Type I drive should be compatible with Alpha parts. Anyone know a part number for the exhaust tube.
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    Problems Starting 1980 Merc 140

    Ok, first I am a Boat Novice so don't beat me up. I bought this boat cheap from a guy who needed to sell. I do have mechanical knowledge, cars , motorcycles etc but not boats. I have used this forum and read everything I could 30 hours at least. I downloaded both manuals and have gone through...
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