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    New certified Merc 2015 75hp 4 stroke won't idle

    I just purchased a 75 hp 4 stroke factory certified Merc and after I installed it, it fired right up, but won't idle. The lowest rpm the engine will run is around 2200. It has good throttle response in gear and I have double checked the linkage and the throttle is closed. I have contacted the...
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    2008 Lowe FM 165 Repower

    Lowe 2008 FM165 Repower I have a 2008 FM165 Lowe with the factory ELPTO Mercury 50hp two stroke motor. I have added a full walk through windshield and normal fishing gear. At sea level I run a 11 pitch prop and at 7000 ft I run a 10 pitch. The boat is still under powered. This boat is rated...
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    Prop question on 50 hp elpto Merc

    I have a 2008 lowe fm 165 with a 50 hp merc elpto two stroke. I have added a full windshield and tend to run with a full tank of gas (26 gallons) and a moderate amount of gear, two batteries, trolling motor, down riggers and tackle. I usually fish with one or two people. I live at 4200 ft...
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    Prop upgrade

    So, I just wiped out my lower unit when I hit a rock in Canada fishing. The insurance is sending me a check and I think I will perform the repairs myself and treat myself to a upgraded prop. So here is the question: Boat is a 2008 Lowe 165 FM deep vee with a 2008 50 hp Merc two stroke. I run the...
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    Rock Damage

    One week ago today while on the first day of a Canadian fishing trip I hit a hidden submerged rock with my 2008 Merc 50 elpto while running at 4000 rpms and about 18 mph following a smaller boat in our group. I radioed my buddy for help and quickly swapped out the prop to no avail. He towed me...
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    Suzuki DT9.9c fuel pump issues

    Last year I bought a used Suzuki DT9.9c outboard to use on my 12' aluminum boat. After a thorough cleaning of the carb, it started right up and seemed to run strong. I bought a used older fuel tank and a new hose and quick release fittings to fit the motor. The problems is that the fuel pump...
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    2008 Merc 2 stoke not pumping enough fuel at idle

    While trolling yesterday I noticed my motor would keep dying. I finally figured out that if I pumped the primer bulb every couple of minutes it would keep running. My thought is that the fuel pump isn't pulling/pumping enough fuel at idle to 1000 rpms. I works fine at higher rpms. Any thoughts...
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    2008 50hp two stroke issues

    I have just finished my 3rd outing with my new to me boat and 50hp two stroke and I have a couple of questions. First issue is that while trolling at an idle, the engine will keep dying unless I pump the primer bulb every few minutes. There is no issue with fueling at increased rpms. This was at...
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    9.9 Kicker on FM165

    I have a 9.9 Suzuki motor that I would like to rig up as a backup/trolling motor on my Lowe FM165. The 9.9 seems to have a odd shaft length, around 18 inches and my transome is around 25 out to the side of the main engine. Is it practical to make this work?
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    New boat, need prop advice

    I just purchased a used Lowe 2008 FM165sc from Cabela's in Sidney, NE. The boat has a 50 hp Merc two stroke with a 15 pitch Merc aluminum 3 blade prop. I took the boat out last weekend, and it is very apparent the prop is way off. I went to a lake that is close to home, elevation 4800 ft and the...
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