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    Quicksilver 3000 Classic Control install question

    Due to a fire I had to replace my Quicksilver 3000 Classic Control (no longer available - got this one on eBay) and during the re-installation I noticed something that I think is a bit odd. In the photo it seems that "A-Lever" operates a cam that moves about "A-screw" and is able to cause the...
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    Burnt wires - What to do?

    The Exhaust on my 1998 5.0L Mercruiser engine got extremely overheated and burnt the covering on several wires (see photo). I am thinking of stripping the wires as much as possible then coating each in liquid tape and then wrapping each in electrical tape. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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    Starboard side exhaust water flow severely restricted

    I have a 1998 Baja with a 5.0liter V8 and Alpha drive - The Starboard side "thru the hull" exhaust water flow is severely restricted to the point that the header got hot enough to melt some wiring harnesses & exhaust components and I had to be towed home. Where should I look to find the blockage?
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    Steering Cable removal questions (115HP)

    I want to replace the steering cable but can't figure out how to remove it - so I hope you guys can answer a few questions. 1. If I remove the Steering Link Rod and undo the Cable Nut I am still not able to pull the steering cable out. I assume the cable is to move to the left as shown by...
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    SUGGESTIONS NEEDED diagnosing blue smoke problem

    I have a 1994 Mercury 115hp 4 cylinder that is spewing large amounts of lite blue smoke. 1. I purchased a compression tester and found good results: 132psi top cylinder 132psi 2nd cylinder 140psi 3rd cylinder 140psi bottom cylinder 2. I purchased a SELOK repair manual but it...
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    Blue smoke from 1994 Mercury 115hp

    My 1994 Mercury 115hp is spewing blue smoke at all speeds, it is also hard starting, and idles a bit rough. I have read that this could be a carburetor(s) problem but would like to know how to diagnose the problem before I purchase 1 or more carburetor rebuild kits. If it is the carburetor(s)...
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