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    water leak behind voltage regulator/rectifier 1990 135

    So I just had my motor swapped over to another boat. I haven't used the boat since August of 2010. However, the mechanic who was doing the motor swap noticed a leak coming near the electronics and mentioned it to me. I told him I would attempt to fix it myself rather than him considering I...
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    do carb repair kits come with the spring for the check ball (float)...

    my spring broke when removing my float (rebuilding carbs). its the spring that has the little plastic check ball and retainer in the float bowl. do the repair kits come with these springs? if not, i cannot find them the parts list them as NSS. The carb is a WMH 1a off a 90 mercury 135...
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    90 merc v135 carb question about needle and seat....

    im rebuilding my carbs on my 90 v135 (SN 0C292478). its the WMH 8A carbs with the single floats. had some fuel leakage prior to rebuilding and now im replacing all 3 needle and seats. the part number for the kit is 810739. is this part number superceeded at all? is there any alternative...
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    mariner PTT broken manual relase valve....replaceable??

    i got a 89 mariner PTT of ebay thats replacing my old worn out one on my 1990. my motor is a merc howerver. anyway, the guy i bought it from it looks like someone sawed the bolt head right off. i had a shop remove it and he said there was still some pressure there when he removed it. ive...
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    which flywheel cover do i need for 1990 135 black max?

    my motor is a 90 135 black max and the PO didnt have the flywheel cover. it was a rebuilt with no problems other than the annyoing temp sender. now that its winter im stockloading on parts such as a new carb kit and head gaskets etc. i found 2 flywheel covers PN 18896A1 (which is the kit??)...
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    do i need to remove the engine from transom to replace entire PTT system?

    ok my ptt on my 90 135 black max has gotten the best of me. first off the seals were going on the rod and ram and then the damn fluid cap wont come off. the manual release valve is stripped. the PO must have removed the tilt lock lever because its no longer there. i tried using an easy out...
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    changing color of boat (winter project) best way to do it?

    this is my winter project. i would like to change the color scheme from teal to red. i plan on removing the bottom paint cause it's flaking off real bad and would like to re-paint that aswell. whats the best way to get this paint off marked with the arrow. thanks fellas!
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    need help adjusting trailer w/pics...

    ok so my transom hangs about a good 2ft over the last set of rollers on my trailer. i need some tips on how to adjust this so its flush. sorry for being such a noob hahha
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    bad power trim blues....

    ok so i dropped off my boat at the marina because the power trim wasnt working. they said they couldnt fix it because they are not a mercury authorized dealer. the motor is a 1990 135 black max. if i push the switch on the motor i hear it hum and if i have a friend help me lift it it will go...
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    max speed from a 135 black max...42mph???

    i have a 1990 sea ray 180 w/135 black max. it has a SS 19" quicksilver mirage prop and i can get it about 42mph tops. i have some soft spots in the floor that will be gutted and replaced soon. with a new floor and a 21" prop will i get more than 42mph?? thanks
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    Constant BEEEEEEEEEP when ignition on NOT MOTOR

    long time lurker here so whats up guys finally!! bought a 1990 sea ray 180 with a 135 black max. PO had motor bored out last year .20 and it runs great. but when i turn on the key the alarm goes beeeeeeeeeeeeeep and wont stop. i read on this thread that it could be a bad sensor. i traced...
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