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I have a 1983 115 HP inline 6 cyl. Mercury outboard in great shape; however, the tilt trim DC motor is shot.
I need a new armature, frame/casing, and commutator. The hydraulic aspect of the motor is just fine.
My question is: What is the DC replacement motor name and purchasing no. to allow...
Battery Problem is as follows:
3 batteries on boat are identical: Everstart Marine deep cycle battery from Wal Mart
none of the batteries are connected in series or parallel
all three batteries have a strict dedicated purpose
All three batteries are charged with the same marine grade...
I have the boat repair shop do yearly tuneup, lubricant change and impellar change every January or February. Told every year, boat motor in "great shape". I use the boat once a week, regardless of weather thru-out the year.
This year, January, boat stopped cranking and I took to...
