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  1. samm835

    92 Mariner-Starts, then won't start????

    Ok I have a 92 115 HP Mariner, A couple of weeks ago I was in a cove fishing. Decided to come back to the docks and when I went to start it wouldn't do anything. I jumped started the motor at the starter soleniod, I was thinking it might have been the neutral safety switch because it did this...
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    Quicksilver - Console Mounted throttle Diagram

    I am replacing tonight the nuetral saftey switch on my console mounted throttle(1992). I have been looking everywhere for a diagram for this one, I can only find the side mounted diagrams. Anyone have a link for mine? I would appreciate it. I am sure if I take my time and just remember how I...
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    92 Mariner 115HP safety switch

    I tried starting my motor yesterday...and NOTHING, all power to the accessories worked though. I tried moving the throttle a bit up and BAM it starts. I am guessing this is a throttle safety switch issue being lose or not making the connections it needs to and not a motor issues. Has this...
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    Installing Starter 115 Mariner

    I have a manual for my motor 1992 115HP motor, but I must be missing something. I took my starter off about a week ago to have rebuilt, they rebuilt it for me. When I reinstalled the starter I hooked up the yellow wire from the soleniod and also I grounded the starter to the block....I thought...
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    Mariner 115hp Starter Heating Up BIG TIME

    My starter over heated big time and I dont know why. My motor is a 92, I have the yellow wire from the solenoid to my starter and then the ground connected to a bolt that holds the starter to the motor should be grounded well. My starter went out, so I had it rebuilt. While reconnecting...
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    92 115hp Mariner - Push Choke

    It seems that its getting harder and harder for my motor to start. I mean it runs fine, but after sitting for a day or so to re-start it takes a couple of turns and needs almost the throttle pushed a couple of times. On mine if you push the ignition then turn to start it did work great...but...
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    Two Starters in One Month !!!! ARGH

    Ok, I have a 115 Mariner 1992. I had the starter rebuilt a month ago because it stayed engaged in the flywheel and fried the crap out of it(tech term). So it seems I am having another starter issue, soleniod is getting juice everything else seems to be doing what it should other than the...
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    92 Mariner acting as if in gear so wont start

    I went to the boat this afternoon and crank the motor up fine. 1992 115hp, I was letting the motor warm up. After warming up I hit the throttle a little an pushed it in gear. At this point I am still tied but i never throttled a lot to even move, so anyway my dock neighbor asked me a question so...
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    Replacing Fual Gauge/Sender

    I couldn't find a better place for this to go, please put it in the correct place if there is a better one. I have a 92 24ft pontoon Suncastor (OB 115 Mariner), my pontoon has a fuel tank that is in a back side compartment. I was curiouse does anyone know they best way to fix the fuel gauge...
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    Compliance Stickers? Mon Ark

    My pontoon doesn't have the compliance sticker any longer. I have been searching every where to locate another one. Does anyone have an idea of how to get a hold of one? My pontoon is a 1993 Mon Ark 240 Suncastor. Any help would be appreciated.
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    Setting My Idle Screw

    I have a 92 115hp Mariner, I got my motor back running last night. It is idleing around 2500 RPMs so I need to definitly lower that. Can someone help me lower this....do I just turn the idle screw and thats all or is there something else I should do and look for. I do have a manual, but not here...
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    Ignition Switch - Help

    I went to the boat last night to verify my switch, I counted 8-posts on the key. My key I believe is a 3 position(turn once for access, then again to start). Also you push in for choke, I have been looking and I am unable to find an 8 post key switch, I can find 6 post everywhere...could I have...
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    Higher Pitch the lower RPM? Or the other way around

    I can't remember which it is, I currently have a 14X13(mercury 115hp). It seems my RPMs are more than they should be. I don't know exactly by how much currently(ordered new tach), but it seems like it is by the sound....granted I know you can't tell by the sound always, but it just doesn't sound...
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    How to Determine a Solenoid bad?

    I had a local starter/alternator mechanic check out my starter and its good. So I went and got a new solenoid from the local marine shop. The one they gave me for my motor is smaller than the original. They assured me it was the correct one. I don't think it is because it looks off(i might be...
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    1990 200Hp starter work on a 1992 115HP?

    My starter is shot....I found a local guy parting out his 200hp(1990) power head is shot. He is selling it for half the cost of getting mine rebuilt. Granted I do not know how long its going to last ..... but IF I decide I want it will it work on my motor, I wasn't sure if it will fit or work...
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    Help determining this prop pitch

    I found some local props for sale and was hoping someone can help me determine what pitch they are....also how did you determine or where do I find this information out. Here are the #'s aluminum prop - 48-78-124-23 SS Prop 10-317 M14-17 Thanks
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    power to starter soleniod? HELP!!

    Ok I have a 92 Mariner 115hp, I was out on the lake putting it in the slip for the first time this year. Went driving around and after a short trips the starter making noises and having issues. I opened the cowl and noticed the top bolt on the starter had come off. So the bushing and the spring...
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    1992 115hp Mariner - Starter grinding

    Took the boat to the dock last night for the first time this year, prior to taking it to the docks we went around and cruised for a short while. We stopped at a cove and kicked back for a while. When I started to start the motor I heard a grinding noise. So I open the cowl and notice the top...
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    92 115hp Outdrive oil - Mercury vs. Wallyworld

    I am changing the drive oil tonight, and Wallyworld is very close to where I work. The marina I use is a little out of the way, I usually get the drive oil from them, but to be honest I am just not in the mood to head that way. Anyone see any reason why I shouldn't just go and grab the drive oil...
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    92 115hp Mariner - started now wont even click

    OK I got everything wired this morning correctly, hooked up the hose and after a couple of turn....motor starts purring perfect. I let it idle for about 4 to 5 minutes. At this point everything looks, sounds great. I turn it off and start to tighten everything up and getting it all closed up...
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