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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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    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 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!

    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

    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

    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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    What could cause a misfire only at low speed ? 1996 15hp by mercury

    1996 ish 15 hp force by mercury misfire at low rpm and idle . Almost unnoticeable at wot
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    Mid 90s 15 hp MERCURY made motor anti start problem

    There is a lever that's stops one from being able to start the motor in fwd gear. This grinds when I pull start this 15 hp motor . Can I adjust this lever
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    1996 15 hp mariner shift linkage

    Hello all I have a question about shift linkage. Late last season I was out and was having some motor issues in strong current . On my way back desperately trying to return to the dock something strange happened all of the sudden the safety device that prevents you from advancing the throttle in...
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    Will a bad plug spark sometimes ?

    Simple question . Will a bad spark plug fire intermittently? 90s 15 hp
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    73 model 40 no fuel past bowl

    Hello i have a 1973 4hp that i cant get fuel on the plug . New fuel hose ,primer bulb , so i guess my question is does anyone have exploded diagrams of this carb setup looks like alien technology to me . Also if any one as a good way to pull one of these without pulling half the motor apart?
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    Into the heart of a Thunderbolt no spark

    Hello all i am fighting with a 4hp 1973 no spark . So i know how much everyone loves photos so here are some of the spark system of a old Thunderbolt . Feel free to steal ,write on or whatever you like for teaching reasons . .... anybody see any dead give aways to lack of spark
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    Helping friend with boat not sure what section to post in

    Ahoy all im helping a friend by pulling a few parts off a glastron carlson cv19ss so he can have them rebuilt and sell it . Im not too sure what the power plant is :confused:
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    Late 70s 1150 grinds bad going into reverse

    Hello again my wrench turning saviors . Todays puzzler is i removed my lower unit to check things out did so reinstalled. Now on the water when i go to shift into reverse it grinds real bad . It seems to me it has had a bit of a problem ever since i got it about 7 years ago but just a clunk or...
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    78 ish merc 1150 hard to crank over

    Hi all i have a 78 ish tower of power 1150 . This motor has been very good to me over the years even coming back after sinking . The problem i have now is that the motor is hard to turn over . Now for simplicity lets just work around starter and electronic issues and say i am pull starting it...
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