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  1. dandreye

    90 ELPTO warm starting issues (flooding?)

    Hi All, My 90 ELPTO (2001) starts literally at half a turn when warm unless it had been kept at idle or very low rpms even for a few minutes before it stalled or was stopped manually (whichever occured sooner), in which cases it occasionally won't start for a random period of time (10min to...
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    CDM Tester Harness

    Hi All, Is there any place to get the following item cheap from? Mercury 84-825207A 2 CDM TESTER HARNESS (aka CDI 511-5207A1) It's selling at $50 somewhere but even that is quite a bit for 2 plastic connectors on a bunch of wires. I need no brand-new one - a used one will do, or perhaps just a...
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    Stern light on small boats with outboards

    Re: Stern light on small boats with outboards Home Cookin': Well suction cup will probably fall off now and then... I wouldn't mind hard fixing the light direct on the top cowl but authorities might see it as a violation (in fact after re-reading the regs it looks like nothing in them...
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    Stern light on small boats with outboards

    Hi All, Where exactly is a [single] stern light most often installed on small boats with outboards so that its 135? light arc is not obstructed by the OB? As a side question, am I right that some small boats can have a combined masthead/stern light i.e. basically an all-round 360? top light...
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    Old 2-stroke Quicksilver TC-W3 oil

    Hi All, Is it safe to use 4-year old 2-stroke Quicksilver TC-W3 oil stored in factory sealed 1L bottles in a 90 ELPTO? I bought way too much of it back in summer 2009 and although it's been fine so far just wondering how long more it can still last w/o causing more wear & tear to the OB...
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    Mercury 2-strokes' term of life

    Hi All, What is the average actual term of life of Mercury 2-stroke outboards ever made? Of course assuming careful operation and proper care i.e. never starting/running it w/o oil, always using correct oil, never hitting any underwater obstacles etc. etc. I do understand the question is too...
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    Covers for filters with clear bowls

    Hi All, I've just come across this: http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/macgregor-canvas/canvas-7.html How long do these clear bowls on Racor etc filters actually serve when permanently exposed to direct sunlight all season long? I've just bought myself a B32013 and am now thinking if...
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    Tan/blue cable needed for the low oil alarm circuit extension

    Hi All, I need to extend my Commander 2000 wiring harness to the dashboard as its standard 5-wire dashboard harness is missing. Where can I get about 5ft (1.5m) of TAN/BLUE cable (tan with a light-blue stripe), ideally of the same AWG to extend Mercury low oil / powerhead overheat circuit...
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    92-802878Q52 Light Gray Primer: any feedback?

    Hi All, How good is 92-802878Q52 Light Gray Primer applied to the sanded bare metal of lower units and painted over with a 92-802878Q1 Phantom Black Paint spray can? I already saw Mercury's instruction on painting lower units but won't be able to find any of the primers or paints recommended in...
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    Fuel line thread sealants: Permatex Form-A-Gasket #3 vs #1/#2

    Hi All, Sorry for the possible off-topic... I recall reading someone's advise on this forum to use Permatex Form-A-Gasket #3 to seal threaded fuel line connections. Could anyone please explain what exactly makes #3 any better than #1 and #2 for this purpose? The latter 2 are available in a lot...
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    Root cause of Mercury 2-strokes' rough idle

    Hello All, My 90 ELPTO is quite rough at idle, even stalling occasionally. I've been told rough idle is the nature of the beast and is common for all Mercury 2-strokes as they are optimized for riding. Fair enough but what's the root cause of rough idle? (assuming all components work as...
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    Vertex vs OEM pistons

    Hi All, Any opinions wrt quality of Vertex pistons compared to OEM? While looking for .015 oversize ones for my OB I've come across this one: Just curious. Thanks in anticipation, Dmitriy
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    Racor 120AS fuel filter with R12S cartridge: any feedback?

    Hi All, Has anyone been using Parker Racor 120AS fuel filter with R12S cartridge (2micron)? If so how good is it? Any thoughts why it may not work well with a Mercury 90ELPTO? (e.g. low throughput or whatever) Many thanks in anticipation, Dmitriy
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    Drive shaft sleeve for 90 ELPTO

    Hi All, I am looking for a replacement prop hub for my 90 ELPTO made in 2000. Have just found Mercury part number 835290Q1 for Mercruiser called Drive Sleeve but it doesn't show up in the 90 ELPTO parts catalogue for some reason: Can anyone confirm if it fits (or doesn't fit) my outboard as...
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    Mercury 90 ELPTO smoky when started cold

    Hi All, My 2000 Mercury 90 ELPTO is quite smoky every time it is started cold e.g. as soon as next morning after use (or later). Is that because of some residual oil in the engine? How does it get there or accumulate there? Is it the way these engines are designed to work or sounds more like...
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    2000 Mercury 90 ELPTO dripping oil when left trimmed up

    Hi All, My 2000 Mercury 90 ELPTO (2-stroke) has been dripping oil when left trimmed up. It is a lot better now that I replaced the O-ring on the filler plug - yet still didn't go away completely. Are these outboards supposed to be completely dry when trimmed up? There's reportedly a defect...
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    Iridium spark plugs for Mercury 90 ELPTO

    Hello All, What iridium spark plugs does Mercury Marine recommend for a 2-stroke Mercury 90 ELPTO? (year 2000, serial #0P121707, model #1090412YB) Has anyone got any experience with iridium plugs in this engine? I'm aware the standard spark plug type is BU(Z)HW-2, just contemplating an upgrade...
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    90 ELPTO compression readings

    Hello All, What compression is typically found on a brand-new 90 ELPTO and what *absolute* reading requires overhaul? I cannot see any figures in my service & repair manual. Other posts on this topic tell me that anything above 100 PSI and 5-10% between cylinders is OK, however my mechanic is...
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    Offset drive shaft in DF90: pros and cons

    All, Can anyone who owns a DF90 or a similar design engine report any issues arising from the offset drive shaft in DF90? The latter is one of my next choice engines, so trying to find all pros and cons about it before buying. Thanks in advance, Dmitriy
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    Warm 2000 Merc 90 ELPTO starting issues

    Hello All, During a week of intensive freshwater boating my 2000 Merc 90 ELPTO would start at a 10-15th or so attempt when warm from time to time. I would first try starting it with the fast idle lever down as always, then try lifting it somewhat up, half way up, all the way up, then pushing the...
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