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I have replaced the water pump in my 70's Mercury 115 hp, in line 6 "Tower of Power". I have everything back together a few times but had some other issues which are now fixed. I get the motor to within 1 inch of going back but something won't let it slide all the way in. Any tricks out there?

I had to take the lower leg off to replace the water pump. When I put it back together it now starts in gear. How do I set the shift connector on the lower leg to the right position?

I have a 1070's late model, in-line 6, 115 hp. mercury. It has worked great over the years. This spring I changed my leg oil and the next day I noticed oil dripping from my water intake. Anyone have any suggestions or know how complicated this might be to fix?

I have a 115 Mercury, early 70's inline 6, old model motor. The old pig has worked great for me for years. When I changed the leg oil this spring I notice a day later that there is a puddle of oil under the motor leaking from the water intake. Just wondering what to do and how much of a...

I have searched the serial numbers and I cannot find mine. I think it is between a 1979 and 1983. It is in-line 6 cylinder, 115 according to the cowling. The serial number is 7025741. Any ideas please??? Jim

I have tried to cross reference my serial numbers and they don't show up. The cowling says it's a 115. It's one of the tall in-line sixes with a number of 7025741. Any ideas out there? Thanks. Jim

I have a 115hp in line 6 mercury around 1983. The seal on my reservoir is leaking, where can I find a new seal or fix this. wise_owl