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  1. Murky115

    97 ish 15 hp force cowl filling with water

    Was out chasing striper on the Hudson river. Needed to stretch my legs so I went ashore on an island . Much to my surprise when i tilted my motor about a half gallon of water poured out of the cowl and into the boat. This happened several times . Home test in a drum revealed exhaust gasket...
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    Mid 90's 15 hp mercury made force is trying to introduce me to davy jones!

    I know I know I'm resurrecting a dinosaur of a thread but it occurred to me that I never finished it. For the good of the forums it must be finished. The problem I was having was air leaking in between the carb and the block . Diagnosed by spraying carb cleaner on that area while the engine was...
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    Carburetor stud spins when trying to tighten 97 15

    Oh barnacles I was hoping it was a press in or some such thing
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    Carburetor stud spins when trying to tighten 97 15

    Hello all.. After cleaning I tried to reinstall my carburetor and one of the studs spins . Any in sight?
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    Hello can some one give me a walk through on how to clean a carb 97 15 hp force

    So I cleaned the carb checked every thing right to the reeds everything looked brand new but I sprayed the helll out of everything I could . Upon re assembly I was tightening the bolts that hold the carb on and all of the sudden it turned easy . Is that threaded into the intake manifold or glued...
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    Hello can some one give me a walk through on how to clean a carb 97 15 hp force

    Hey Jerryjerry you found me cross platforms! Man I owe you a beer or something. Ok here we go . That carb in the exploded diagram ( using an exploded diagram to explain parts is brilliant )sure looks like mine . I will post the model and serial number withen the next few hours . I removed...
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    Hello can some one give me a walk through on how to clean a carb 97 15 hp force

    So I dont really know the right way to clean a carb I'll admit I usually just pull the float clean the needle valve and bowl and reassemble. If anyone has experience cleaning one of these carbs I would appreciate some insight on jets and what have ya. Thank you Barnacle Bill
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    Mid 90's 15 hp mercury made force is trying to introduce me to davy jones!

    The Mood is her name
  9. Murky115

    Mid 90's 15 hp mercury made force is trying to introduce me to davy jones!

    Hello all . I am having some trouble with my mid 90s 15 hp force made by mercury it is mounted on a 14 foot 76 game Fisher with a cathedral hull. . I left the launch ramp she only would run until half throttle then it would die. Undeterred I continued to my destination an island in the Hudson...
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    76 6 horse long shaft . Special instructions

    Some how I mistakenly thought the copper tube was in the pump housing after trying again she pumps and cools well 😊
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    76 6 horse long shaft . Special instructions

  12. Murky115

    76 6 horse long shaft . Special instructions

    Ok soo when I opened her up there was a roll pin in the drive shaft that looked too small like it may have broken. I ordered a replacement and had to wait for it . I'm going to post some pictures for reference material for any that may need them . Including old style vs new style During re...
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    76 6 horse long shaft . Special instructions

    I have the complete kit I'll change it, take photos along the way and and come back with an update.
  14. Murky115

    76 6 horse long shaft . Special instructions

    Parts just showed up today. What's with the small impeller and housing. The wear plate is the same size is this normal ?
  15. Murky115

    76 6 horse long shaft . Special instructions

    I have a 76 6 hp long shaft . Will any water pump kit work or do I need one for a long shaft Thanks
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    I've got this little johnson

    Changed points and condensers . Plenty'ospark now . Be wary if you need to purchase these alot of people myself included are receiving point sets where the plastic bushing that slides over the pivot is too small . It was my first time doing points of any sort so I diddnt know any better and...
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    I've got this little johnson

    It's new to me . 6hp 1976 long shaft . It has no spark nadda zero zilch . I removed sanded points, magnetos and flywheel I can understand one cylinder or weak spark but none anywhere ? My tester (pinky finger jambed into boot pointer finger on spark plug hole ) says nothing in either . Thoughts?
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    I just got an ensenada 20!!😁Anyone know anything about these?

    Soooooo I sold my powerboat because if i afford the fuel whats the point of even having it . I diddnt want a project but I sure as heck got one . This is my first sailboat of any kind. Here come some pictures.
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    How to remove carburetor 1996 15 hp

    1996 ish force by mercury. Do I have to remove the engine to remove carburetor?
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    Correct spark plug 1996 15

    What is the proper spark plugs for a 1996 force by mercury 15 hp ?
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