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    1988 Mercury 200 losing prime

    Think I got all the problems worked out on my 88 Mercury 200 and she's running great! Only thing going on now is that I have to squeeze the primer bulb every time before I start the motor. I expect to the first time taking it out but if I shut it off for 20 minutes I'll have to squeeze the bulb...
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    powerhead torque spec

    I replaced the base gasket yesterday on my 1988 2.4l 200 mercury. Can't find the torque spec for the powerhead in the factory service manual. Anybody know?
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    Mercury 200 doesn't run good in the water

    Got the boat out for the first time today on the water. Didn't go so well. Motor is a 1988 2.4l Mariner 200. Runs great on muffs. From the second it started in the water it didn't sound like it was running properly. I had to give it a lot of throttle in neutral to keep it running- and not...
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    surge brake problems

    I installed a Titan disc surge brake kit a few months ago on my double axle trailer. Bled the brakes and they worked well. Parked the trailer for a few months until I got a motor for the boat. Got the motor on and when I drove to the gas station to get some fuel I could tell the brakes...
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    Mercury won't stay running unless primer bulb is squeezed

    Fired up my new to me 1988 Mercury 200 today for the first time since buying it. Started and runs great but will die if the primer bulb isn't squeezed. Before I bought the engine I ran all new fuel line from the tank, new fuel water separator, and new primer bulb. All fittings double clamped...
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    Mercury 2.4 common problems

    I finally got a motor for my boat yesterday! It's a 1988 Mercury 200. It already has a block off plate and is set up to run on premix. Are there any common problems with these engines or anything I could do to increase reliability? All I can seem to find is how to hop it up lol. Thanks.
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    transom strap question

    On my trailer the bunks extend a ways past the rear of the trailer frame. I was thinking today that I should get some transom straps before I start using it. What would the best way to do this? Could I put an eye bolt in the bunk and attach to that? Thanks. Sorry I tried to upload pics on my...
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    fuel water separator location

    I bought some new fuel line to put on my new to me boat. I also bought a fuel water separator. I was going to mount the fuel water separator in the splashwell for easy access but I found that I already have one mounted below deck into one of the stringers. It's difficult to get to and I...
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    Got a boat today!

    Found a Proline in good shape so picked it up today! All it should need is a good cleaning and a motor but I'll find out more as I go through it. It has Mercury controls already so going to start the hunt :).
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    need advice on used boat

    Hey guys. Sold my good old tri hull yesterday so looking for something bigger to replace her. I found a 97 Key West 19 DC with a 03 Honda 115 4 stroke with around 800 hours. Talked to the guy tonight and plan on going to look at it soon. A few q's... He said it needed a water pump- that it does...
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    Evinrude 140 low on power random sputter at idle

    Hey guys. I've got a 1983 Evinrude 140. Has 110 lbs compression on all cylinders and good spark (jumps 7/16's gap on all 4). It had been down on power since I changed the prop (went from 17p to 19p because hub was starting to slip on the 17) and I just assumed it was overpropped. Wasn't...
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    hard to start cold

    Took the boat out for the first time this year. Engine is a 1983 Evinrude 140. I found out last week that the primer solenoid was wired incorrectly and wasn't working before so I repaired that and it seems to be working. I pushed the key in a few times before cranking when the motor was cold...
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    Need help with trim/tilt wiring

    Hey guys. Have a 1982 Evinrude 140. I'm trying to hook up the tilt/trim from the shifter to the control box. I bought the control box used off supposedly the same year engine but I don't think it was. Coming from the shifter I have the green/white, red/white, and blue/white wires. On the...
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    water leak help

    Almost done with my 82 Evinrude 140 :). Found a few leaks and have them fixed except for this one. Where the discharge is in the "bubble back" for the tell tale is spraying a little water onto the thermostat housing. I tried putting a bunch of Teflon tape on it and that stopped most of it so...
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    broken primer solenoid vacuum port

    Hey guys. Finally got the engine painted and mounted on the boat! Started her up for the first time today :D. Had a few minor leaks and am fixing them now but when I was taking it apart I was pulling one of the vacuum lines off the primer solenoid and the little plastic nipple broke. I...
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    How to loosen up steering Evinrude 140

    Hey guys. Got my motor all back together and getting ready to paint but I remembered that the steering was stiff and wanted to loosen it up before I painted it. It's a 1982 Evinrude 140. It's on an engine stand so definately not the steering cable lol. I pumped the zerk full of grease and it...
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    throttle linkage

    Almost done getting her back together! It's a 1982 Evinrude 140. I put the intake/carbs back on today and noticed that when I operated them manually that the lever that changes the timing advances when opening the throttle but doesn't go back when you let off of it. I took apart the mechanism...
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    cleaning the heads on V4

    I just got one of the heads off and the water jacket's look pretty bad to me. Motor is a 1983 Evinrude 140. Diverter's seem to be in good shape though. Wanted to see what you guys thought and if anyone had suggestions on the best way to clean them. They're soaking in the parts washer right...
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    Replacing intake manifold-other things to do?

    Hey guys. Working on a 1983 140 Evinrude. Lower unit shift screw was frozen in and while getting that out I broke the linkage on the bottom of the intake manifold. Got a used intake manifold today so as soon as I can clean it up I'll start putting her back together. All the reeds look good...
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    broken shift rod bolt head

    Hey guys. Trying to drop the LU on a 1983 Evinrude 140 V4. When I attempted to remove the shift rod bolt the head snapped right off. I soaked it in PB Blaster for a few days prior - thought it would help but I guess not enough. Any ideas on how to get it out? I don't see any way of getting...
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