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    Understanding kill switch

    Hi Chris, I have a question concerning the one you posted a reply to. I asked about checking some electrical items out to figure out why my motor would not start. I disconnected the two wires(black with a yellow stripe) for the safety kills. One was for the mercury tilt switch and the other was...
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    1988 90hp Mercury

    I have a 1988 90hp Mercury outboard, OB302485. Can anyone tell me where the tilt switch on the motor is so I can eliminate it from my problem? My motor will not start and I want to make sure this is not the culprit. Also, where does the kill switch for the ignition connect for my motor on the...
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    Mercury 1988 90hp wont start

    I have a question, I own a 1988 Mercury 90 hp, 3 cylinder outboard motor. I replaced the oil tank on it because the old one the float was sticking and I got an alarm beep. I refilled the oil tank and replaced all tubing and then opened the screw ontop of the oil pump and bled the air out. I...
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    1988 90hp low oil level sensor

    Hi All, I own a 1988 90hp mercury outboard, OB302485 serial number. My low oil level sensor alarm went off, beep, beep, beep. I filled up the oil tank, there was about a quart left in it, but the alarm still beeps when I turn the key on. I checked the continuity through the sensor on the two...
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    Boat side bunk boards

    Can anyone tell me what length staples to use for the bunk board carpeting Im putting on my trailer? I know to use the Monel staples and I do use an Arrow T50 hand stapler. Im thinking about buying an electric stapler, looking at the arrow. Any recommendations? Thanks, Rick
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    Mayfair Bilge Pump with Float wiring diagram

    Hi Everyone, I wanted to post this wiring diagram(simply drawn), for all the folks that have trouble following written directions for wiring a Mayfair Bilge Pump with Electronic Float Control. This is wired to an indash switch so it works with the manual switch and it works automatically when...
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    1984 Mercury 50hp, 4 cylinder

    Can anyone tell me possibly what is going on when I shift my motor in reverse it wont go into reverse? The shift lever moves into reverse, but the lower unit wont engage into reverse? Anyone have something similar happen like this? Anyone that can expound on what I should check would be much...
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    1988 Mercury 90hp power trim and tilt

    PLEASE EXPLAIN. I own a 1988 Mercury 90hp outboard motor with power trim and tilt. Whenever I push the control switch to move the motor up or down it moves slowly at first, but then once I run it through a few cycles of up and down it begins to move normally. If I let it sit for awhile again...
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    Mercury 1988 90hp voltmeter in dash

    Can anyone tell me why I might be only getting between 10-11 volts when I turn on my key to the accessory position on my boat? I have new batteries installed and everything looks good! I have an onboard battery charger that I have set to turn on for a couple hours everyday to keep the...
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    1988 Mercury Charging

    I own a 1988 Mercury 90hp OB302485 outboard. I replaced the rectifier a couple years ago, can someone tell me if I should have a voltage regulator on my motor? I have found none, does the rectifier act as the regulator?
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    1988 Mercury Power Trim and Tilt

    Dear Forum, I own a 90hp 1988 Mercury outboard. I have the square type power trim and tilt motor. The motor works sometimes, but most of the time I have to tap on the lower unit or on the power trim and tilt motor to get it to move up or down. The solenoids will click and then I have to tap...
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    1988 Mercury 90hp 3cylinder Outboard

    Does anyone know where I can get a brush card for a 1988 Mercury 90hp 3cylinder outboard for my power trim/tilt motor? The serial number is 0B302485. What a shame Mercury does not make a replacement brush card for this motor which is not that old!!! I have the rectangular or square motor in...
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    1988 Mercury 90hp 3cylinder Outboard

    Does anyone know where I can get a brush card for a 1988 Mercury 90hp 3cylinder outboard for my power trim/tilt motor? The serial number is 0B302485. What a shame Mercury does not make a replacement brush card for this motor which is not that old!!! I have the rectangular or square motor in...
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    Windshields for a 1988 Tracker Magna17 Convertible Boat

    Dear Sirs,<br /><br />Can anyone steer me in the right direction for the two side console windshields for the above boat? I had Lexan cut, but not heat bent so the windshields are fissure cracking at the bends. PLEASE HELP! I would even take some good used ones if they are not all cracked up!
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    Livewell hose replacement

    I own a 1988 Bass Tracker 17 ft. Magna convertible boat. I want to replace the livewell corrugated hose from the back of the boat to the side of the livewell. Can anyone give me tips on doing this?
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    Outboard Cooling

    I have a 1988 Mercury 90 hp 3 cylinder outboard. Last year a new water pump was installed with the new houseing and this year I installed a new water pressure gage. When I run the boat at idle at startup the water pressure is between 10 and 15psi. When I throttle the boat the water pressure...
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