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    1999 75hp occational stall in gear

    I have a 1999 75hp 3cyl that will occasionally stall when I have it in gear. This is really only a problem when I am trolling. most of the time I can idle around for a bit but it will eventually just stop. The fuel pump is new and along with the bulb and connector, I don't believe I am getting...
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    No smoke

    I am getting a bit frustrated with people getting on my back out here for driving a 2 stroke around all day and "pouring all that oil into the lake". Right now the motor doesn't smoke except for the first 30 seconds or so when I start it up and even then it is barely noticeable. What I am...
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    99 force built by merc idle issues

    I have a 1998 force built by merc that is having idleing issues, I did a post about a month or two ago "99 force bogging at idle" and thought the problem was fixed... its not. During the previous process I did the fuel pump, plugs, gear oil, impeller, and decarbed, took it to the lake and I...
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    Maybe the kill switch should do more

    It gets a bit frustrating when you have to start your 75hp with a rope because you killed the batteries after a long day trying to start with the kill switch engaged. I think it should disengage the starter as well, just a thought.
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    1999 75hp choking at idle

    I have a 1999 75hp 3 cyl 2 stroke that doesn?t like to idle around in gear that much. I can leave in running at idle in neutral for hours but when it is in gear ie. when I am in a no wake or trolling it will bog down and die. It will run for about two minuites in gear before it bogs down and I...
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    1999 75hp choking out at low throttle

    I have a 1999 75hp 3 cyl 2 stroke (one that was built by merc) that doesn?t like to idle around in gear that much. I can leave in running at idle in neutral for hours but when it is in gear ie. when I am in a no wake or trolling it will bog down and die. It will run for about two minuites in...
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    resistor plug vs. standard plug

    I am changing out my plugs in my 99 ELPTO and am looking at the Champion L78V but there is a resistor plug QL78V and have never heard of that one. Can someone tell me if which one I need? The motor is a Merc 1999 3 cyl 2-stroke Thanks.
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    owners manual

    Does anyone have an on-line manual for a MERC 1999 75Hp 2 stroke 3cyl? I am replacing the impeller and want to make sure I don't fudge anything up 3 days before the lakes open up out here. Any tips on removing the lower unit would help too. Oh any major difference with relpacing just the...
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    WOT 99 75hp 3 cyl.

    I have a 99 3cylinder 2 stroke and was looking into my prop pitch. The motor states WOT 5250 and I am right at 5000. I have an pro pitch adjustable prop and was wondering is it better to be just below redline or do I need to be right at it? What is worse for the engine over or under? Just...
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    Steering wheel removal

    I have a 99 Tracker 175 and need to make my steering wheel upright when I am going straight. When someone was pulling on the enigne there were a couple popping noises and it is not upright when the motor is driving straight. I think I still have full movement of the motor though. The wheel has a...
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    99 Merc 75hp 3 cyl stalls in gear

    I have a 99 Mercury 75hp cyl that is stalling when put in gear just above idle (I can put it in gear but cant throttle up). It runs just fine above ~2000 rpm. I can get it over the hump with tapping on the key (engages choke). It does it worse when the air temp is hot. No matter what it will...
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