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    HELP--Mariner 115 Fuel Pump Rebuild Question

    I tried searching, but could not find a direct answer. I am installing a Sierra Fuel Pump Kit 18-7817. Does anyone know where I can find instructions for this kit? i have two sets of check valve disks which I assume the clear goes over the black. At least that is the way the old ones were...
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    Mariner 115 lower Unit Questions

    Re: Mariner 115 lower Unit Questions Gerry, Here is a pic of the SN label. It is hard to make out. I increased the contrast and brightness a lot just to see it. What do you think.
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    Mariner 115 lower Unit Questions

    I believe it is a 1987 motor that has had the original lower unit replaced with a used one off a 75 hp mariner at some point. I was on the lake and the motor made loud clanging noises and locked up--even in nuetral. Returned to dock with trolling motor. Started the next day with muffs---same...
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    Mariner Trim Pump Removal

    I have a Mariner 115 IL6. I believe it is an '87. It has the three ram trim/tilt unit. Anyway, the trim motor stopped working while we were on vacation. I attempted to open the manual release and guess what, it broke. I could not get it out, and in a pinch, I continued digging it out until...
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    Newbie--Steering and Black Sludge issues--Help Please

    I know about the torque steer issue. However, I have a Vision 160 bass boat with a Mariner 115 L6 that wanders, at every speed. It is impossible to keep it straight. The steering is tight and the boat will move right, then left even at idle speed. I have not had the boat at any high speed...
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