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    What is the correct way to measure outbord shaft length?

    As title says, how does one measure if one has short, long or extra long shaft. I am trying to adjust shift rod length on 88 140 lopper. I have a 1988 full johnson workshop repair manual at the beginning in specs it gives shift 2 rod lengths only for the 140 HP , but towards the section on gear...
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    Shift rod adjustment help

    I paid and downloaded a workshop manual for my 1988 140hp Johnson,it appears to be a copy of a factory manual for 140hps, it mentions the shift rod length to be 21.94 inches ( 557.3mm) but it doesn't mention what gear the rod should be in. I was told have the height set in Neutral .I have for...
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    Trouble refitting lower unit to1988 140 hp information help PLEASE

    After removing the Lower unit and replacing the water pump, I'm having trouble reinstalling the lower unit . The workshop manuals don't really go into any detail on refitting. Q 1. Which gear should the lower unit be in when refitting, Neutral or Forward? Q2. The shift rod has a off...
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    Year of 140HP VRO Johnson please

    Hi My serial number is damaged on the mounting bracket, but the metal disc on the engine has A7607744 stamped on it. I thought it may have been an 1989, or 1990? It's an Australian delivered motor Thanks
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    How to remove Quicksilver Corrosion Guard

    I sprayed my engine with Quicksilver Corrosion Guard,<br /> It leaves a thick sticky residue all over the motor.<br /> Any ideas of how to remove disolve it.<br />I can't seem to get this stuff off.
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    Ran aground on mud, could there be probs

    Today I missed a channel and ran aground stuck on mud. The prop that churning before I actually realised I was stuck.<br />After I was free, I noticed the motor a little lumpy.<br />My worry is that some of this mud silt has entered the water jacket around the cyls.<br /> I flushed it on muffs...
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    Flywheel timing mark help please

    I have a 1986 Merc classic 50 ( 45 HP)<br />4 cyl inline.<br />I want to time it and am having all sorts of trouble trying to find the real timimg mark.<br />The Seloc manual goes through the process of describing the timing sequence and the motor must be in gear and the engine running for...
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    1pulled plugs, 1 different appearance to other 3

    I replaced my spark plugs on my 86 merc classic 50.<br /> I noticed that plugs from cyl 1,2 and 3 had a little carbon mark on the metal plug rim, yet plug 4 didn't have it, it was clean and only had some fuel residue.<br />I replace the plugs with new ones and today checked them again. same...
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    anyone Know which parts supplier will ship internationally

    Checking Stateside for parts and most will only ship to US or Canada, any one know of parts suppliers that ship internationally?
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    Classic 50 carb kit help

    Unfortunately my 86 Classic 50 4 cyl serial number is so faint it is illegible.<br />I want to get a carb rebuild kit for it but dealers work on serial numbers.<br />The carburetta has WMA6 -1 stamped on the to og the casing with 10/86 as well.<br />My Seloc manual doesn't show it. they have...
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    Shocker absorber rebuild, any one done it?

    How easy is it to rebuild a manual lift shock absorber. I imagine after the base is screwed off there is prbably only hydraulic oil and "0" rings inside??? <br /> Any tips and tools required.<br />The Seloc manual only covers eletric tilt rams.
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    Correct cable fitting to the control box help

    I purchased a used Merc with a commander 2000 remote control box.<br />The shift cable and throttle cables were both fitted to the top arms of the control box. <br />I checked the Seloc manual and it shows pics of the control cables with one on the top arm and one on the lower arm.<br /> <br...
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    Commander control unit at WOT

    Hi all, when I move the throttle lever to full throttle and I remove my hand it slowly moves back to a lower speed. ( commander 2000 control unit I believe)<br /> Is this supposed to happen or is this an adjustment problem???
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    Will a Classic 35hp wraparound cowl fit a Classic 50?

    Hi all, just wondering if the Classic 35Hp cowl piece that wraps around is the same size as a Classic 50. (Years of items are 86 - 89)<br />And if they are , I take it that the motor top cover would also be the same size?
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    Primer Bulb -shouldn't it pump up hard?

    I just replaced my fuel line, ( non Genuine) for my classic Merc 50.<br /> I squeeze it , but it just seems to keep sqirting fuel. It doesn't get hard. Ben awhile since I've eben boating, but thought they firm up real good, and stay that way till you run the engine?
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    CDI Rapair 174-5454K1 Stator help please

    I have a Seloc repair manual and it gives specs to test the stator.<br /> Red +Red/white wires should give a reading of R x 1000 5.7-8.0 <br />And the Blue+Blue/white wires to give a reading of R x 1 = 56-76<br /><br />I find the the CDI units have different resistance values to the Mercury OEM...
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    Charge slowly moves up to 17.5 volts????

    My Battery cold reads 12 Volts, I start the motor and it volt meter shows 13.8 to 14.2 volts.<br /> After a little while it start to make its way up and reached 17.5 volts and then flucuated between 16.8 -17.2 volts.<br />stator or rectifier problem?<br />classic 50 -1986<br />Any recomendations...
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    Multimeter reading help please.

    Hi all, <br />Bit of a newbie when it comes to using a multimeter so I'm asking you good folks for some help.<br /> I have a digital multi meter that has on it's Ohm Switch selection the following:-<br />20M 2000K 200K 20K 2000>+ 200 Buzz<br /><br />in the Seloc repair manual for Mercury it says...
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    Mercury Rams/shockers my motor doesn't have them

    I recently purched a 50 hp Mercury mid 1980s that hasn't got the Lowering rams/shockers. It is a manual tilt and the local outboard wreckers/breakers do not have them.I was told they are scare as hens teeth.<br />And Mercury don't service this part any more .<br />I checked...
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