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I run my 15hp merc in salt water and am looking for the best way to flush it with fresh after pulling it. With my old Evinrude, I could use the muffs and run it clean. With the merc intake above the prop, I can't get normal muffs to work. Since the foot won't fit in a normal sized 5 gallon...
This is my first Mercury and a water pump issue is driving me nuts. Replaced impeller & pump, cleaned all water passages & tubes. I get a water stream out pee hole at idle, but it stops at low speed. After ripping it apart several times, I can only assume it has something to do with intake...
Trying to find the year of a 40hp Mariner. 2 stroke, long shaft, assume made by Toyota. Serial number: 6E9L409603. I've tried the various sites given on the forum for Mercury models, but am coming up empty. Used to an Evinrude/Johnson - this is my first foray into the Mercury/Mariner line...
Is it common for an engine (20hp) to have an electric start but no charging system? I haven't pulled it apart enough yet to determine if it has a stator assembly, but it definately does not have a rectifier. Can that system be added on?
Got a frozen lower unit on my '88 20hp Evinrude. Any ideas on how much a rebuilt unit should cost or whether it would be worth it to do it myself?
Thanks.
