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    1988 Mercury 75 HP stuck in first gear

    I recently recieved a boat and am getting it ready for the lake. I took the lower unit off and replaced the impeller. Now the lower unit is stuck in forward gear. Turn prop cw and it turns. Turn prop ccw and it clicks. (I believe that means it is in forward gear). I turn the lower shift shaft...
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    1999 90 hp Merc Runs Rough on Water

    I have a 99 Merc that usually runs well; this summer had it on the lake and ran it all day. At the end of the day i idled it and it bogged down and I couldnt get it started. Took the carbs off; cleaned them up and replaced the gaskets. Took it back to the lake and it ran ok except it would surge...
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    90 H.p. Blown Gasket

    I noticed signs of water in the bottom cowling after I took the boat to the lake yesterday. It had already dried up due to the heat of the motor. I ran the motor on the hose and didnt notice any leak. Motor pees fine. I am worried though that I blew either a head gasket or water gasket...
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    Signs of water/dirt in Cowling 90 Hp

    Went to the lake today and ran my 90 hp merc wide open. While there and doing a little trolling I had kicked up a little mud (not much at all) Motor pees good as I put in a new impeller last season. I got home to clean up the boat and took the cowling off and immediately noticed a dusting of...
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    '99 90 Hp Merc Starter Problems

    Good Evening; I have a 1999 90 hp Merc Elpto 3 cyl outboard. Took it out fishing this weekend and at the last hole I turned the motor off and noticed that the starter motor was still running. In order to get back in I started the motor back up and then disconnected the battery so that the...
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