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    Mercruiser Power Trim clicks, won't budge

    1976 140HP MerCruiser I/O -- we've now replaced the slave solenoid to get it started, it's throttling, new bilge pump and switch, almost ready for the lake. Current problem: The power trim solenoid clicks, but nothing's happening. We replaced the solenoid this morning, but maybe something's not...
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    1976 MerCruiser 140 HP won't throttle

    Thanks to this forum, we replaced a slave solenoid and got our 1976 MerCruiser 140 HP I/O running -- now turns over every time! No major injuries, fires or explosions for non-mechanics! Our new problem is this: the engine keeps running in neutral and when put in gear. Prop spins slowly. No RPM...
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    Decayed Wires on a 140hp Mercruiser. Any clue what they go to?

    My girlfriend and I just purchased a 1976 VIP inboard/outboard speed boat to fix up and hopefully get out on the water this summer. The boat wont start it just makes a singular "Click" when I try and turn it. After running a few test I think it may be a connection issue or the silinoid. I was...
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