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    Tohatsu electric start

    Is there a kit available to convert a 2016 Tohatsu 5hp from manual start to electric start? Thanks.
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    1984 90 hp Mercury trim/tilt problem

    I'm re-installing my trim & tilt pump and motor after repairs, and want to flush out the old hydraulic fluid first. I removed the fill plug and the allen plug under the reservoir but the fluid only dripped a bit and stopped. I figured there might be some debris blocking the drain so I pushed a...
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    Can too much oil cause starting problem?

    I purchased my new 2016 Tohatsu 5 hp 4 stroke on line and took it to an authorized Tohatsu dealer for the pre-delivery check since this was not done by the vendor. When I got it back I found that the crankcase was over-filled by 8 ounces. 23 ounces of oil in a crankcase with a 15.2 ounce...
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    1984 Mercury 90 hp 6cyl gear question

    I pulled the prop shaft to replace the shift cam. Before I put the lower unit back on the motor I have a question . I noticed that when in neutral I turn the drive shaft by hand in either direction, the prop turns. Is this normal?
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    Mercury 90hp Gear Problem

    I just finished replacing the shift shaft bushing and seal on my 1984 Mercury 90 hp 6 cylinder in line. I had to pull the prop shaft with bearing carrier and reverse gear to get the shift cam back on the shift shaft because a mechanic pulled the shift shaft out and the cam moved. When I put the...
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    Trim Tilt Pump Problem

    I need to replace my trim/tilt pump due to oil seeping up into the trim/tilt motor, but I can't get the old pump out. I removed the bolts and released the pressure by loosening the fill cap and backing off the manual release valve. I also drained all the fluid from the reservoir but the pump...
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    Oil in trim motor

    My nephew and I are working on a 1984 Mercury outboard 90 hp 6cyl. The trim & tilt has been gradually getting slower raising and lowering the motor and finally it hardly worked at all. We removed the motor leaving the pump in the housing. I later realized that we should have removed both motor...
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    Lower Unit diagram

    Just found this forum yesterday and it looks like what I need. I have a 1984 Mercury 90 hp 6 cylinder outboard and I need to get at the shift cam through the gear box. Before I start taking out the prop shaft and gears etc., I was wondering if there is a manual, diagrams, and/or instructions...
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