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    Loses power at 5000 rpms

    that loose ground wire just might solve other issues....if your lucky.
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    1996 Merc. 40hp 2 stroke

    I can see the movement at the top of the swivel bracket (the "round" tube) Looks like a big deal to get to that bearing. Up selection initially the motor sounds normal, a few seconds later it sounds like it is bogging down. I will check for a drop. Down selection sounds normal for as long as the...
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    1996 Merc. 40hp 2 stroke

    the battery is good. I did the fluid check, air lock procedure. I had to use the manual release to lift the motor up. Some fluid came out when I did that....fluid was added. No amount of lifting, adding fluid, bleeding, etc. fixed it. No sign of any assist in lifting from the system. First time...
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    Loses power at 5000 rpms

    yep The grey line appears to have been my issue. There's a story. Your fuel line is the black one now?
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    Loses power at 5000 rpms

    if your sensor/horn is working, then there should be an overheat warning. If it's not overheating: then I'd jump to a fuel issue as jimmbo states. So... Don't know your history of ownership, so responding likewise and based on my recent experience with my new 2021 re-power Merc 115 on my...
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    1996 Merc. 40hp 2 stroke

    trying to help a GF's son. tilt/trim motor runs, does exert pressure when trimming down...will not trim up even when manually trying to help it go up. Worked last year. I tried the bleeding ritual, as much as my back could tolerate. Also, trimming down the motor sounds normal. When trimming up...
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    GPS Speedo

    anyway. Since my gps speedo does a reset anytime there is the slightest interruption in the electrical supply, it helped me diagnose a corroded section of the power wire from the battery to the ignition switch before it left me stranded. yep, prop for correct rpm, speed is what your left with.
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    GPS Speedo

    well...neither does a paddle wheel or a pitot tube....It's all relative (remember einstein) If a current is 5 mph but the boat is anchored, the standard speedo will read 5mph +/-.....GPS says O mph.....so which one is more right?...or accurate for the intended purpose. Pull up the anchor...
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    GPS Speedo

    lol...yep, just depends on a person's....analality. 😂
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    GPS Speedo

    Meant to add... Also when fine tuning my trim at speed, it can show speed difference 1 mph +/-....if someone wanted to be that precise.
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    Left side lean?

    " I'm not a boat guy" I'm responding based on this. Do you mean "leaning" or "turning". Some outboards have an adjustable trimming tab on the lower unit that's also an anode. This trimming/anode tab is used to straighten the boat, if needed, at speed once properly trimmed. (picture)) Also, you...
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    West Marine files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

    There's a West Marine about 15 from my marina. Brick and mortars come in handy when I need something now, especially a boat, so it's good having them. No loyalty per se, and I'm like most people with on line shopping but hate to see brick and mortars disappear....a conundrum.... Over staffing...
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    GPS Speedo

    I installed a GPS speedometer in my pontoon. Great accuracy, no more clogged line to clear.
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    Fuel system issues

    could just be a "learning" process. Gassed up my '06 pontoon last friday and you'd think I'd never gassed or owned a boat before.
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    Restoration of 08 Avalon - need to make the right choices

    yep. The newer 4stroke efi's are quiet. At idle especially, my '21 Merc. can hardly be heard.
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