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    merc 115 red band accelarating problems.

    engine will not accelerate after a good run it seems.Does not stall out,but when you give it throttle it will not pick up speed,just kind of bogs.It seems,if I let it sit for 5 or 10 min.it will be ok for a bit,then does it again.Has progressively gotten worse over the summer.any help would be...
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    Help,what year evinrude

    This is all I have to go on first# of ser # G8553.... 4 cyl 85 h.p. Blue leg etc,white top,electric start on cover.Hope someone can help me?
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    spring fire up

    Was wondering about the procedures some of you guys use for first start up in spring.I had the motor (70's merc 115)winterized last fall,fogged etc.
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    Gearcase Question

    re 1971 merc 115.need a new gearcase,and was wondering if their is more than one gear ratio on these.Or,are they all the same.
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    No power 115 merc.

    Got boat back,with bottom end done.Now it seems that I cant get up over 15-20 mph without my motor just reving out(seems like slipping).Even when putting in neutral,Will not rev over approx 2500 to 3000 rpm.fuel problem?
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    lower unit again

    Hi I added a post a few days ago,about lower unit leaking gear oil above trim tab at joint where the gear case bolts to the leg.I took it out the other day with new gear oil and plug screw compression washers.came home,and had some water in the oil.drained refilled last night,now it is'nt...
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    Tach question

    can anybody tell me how to hook up my tach to my merc 115 circa 1971 redband.which terminal does it hook up to etc etc. on motor
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    lower unit ? please respond

    Hi,could somebody tell me how to keep water out of my gearcase,other than replacing the washers on the drain plugs,which I have done.Motor,1975 merc 115 inline 6.How else could water get in,or is this enough replacing the washers? Thanks
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    need merc interchange info.

    Hi I have a longshaft merc 115,1971.I am in need of a gearbox.I have located a 1978 70 h.p. 3cyl long shaft with a blown powerhead. will the gearbox work.I know the 65,80,90,135,and 150 h.p. will work,but the 70h.p.?
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    Gear case wanted sugg.....

    Need a gear case for a redband 115 h.p. older 65 h.p. and up will work.where can I begin too look? Does anyone here have one? Thanks
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    lower end making noise

    Hi,1971 redband 115h.p. making noise forward gear 15 mph and up,also slipping out of gear occasionally.Does not appear to be any flakes in gearcase oil,don't think theirs water either.HELP.Thanks
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    How to dry out a boat

    How do you dry out a boat.16' F/glass.I figure the foam is probubly wet.Any suggestions,other than yanking the floor up?
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    Planning question,water spray

    I have a 16 foot Aquastar tri hull with a 115 merc.new out,I noticed at wot I have water coming up at the rear and spraying off my tilt shocks.Why? Boat seems to be planning level etc any Ideas???????
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    impeller ????

    How difficult is it to change impeller on a 50 hp Merc circa 1973?I have changed one on my 3.6 merc.How much more difficult is it on the 50? any tips would be great Thanks
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    Weight difference

    whats the weight difference between a merc 85 hp and a merc 115hp
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    Steering problem

    Problem is,hard turning left and easy turning to the right.why would this be?????
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    installing tach

    I have an omc tach guage in my boat,and now have new power.older 115 merc.how do I do this?
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    PROPS,stainless vs conventional type

    whats the difference,and why is stainless supposed to be better?The only thing i have heard,is that if you hit something with a stainless you'll likely take out your gear box as well. whats the benefits of a stainless,more speed ? what ?
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    cavitation plate add ons

    what exactly do those plastic extansions do that you bolt on?Is this to keep the bow down at slower speeds?Newbie question.
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    cavitation plate add ons

    what exactly do those plastic extansions do that you bolt on?Is this to keep the bow down at slower speeds?Newbie question.
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