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    1988 6hp SailMaster primer system/nipple?

    J6SLCCS, serial # B7629852 When I pull the primer knob, fuel sprays out of the end of the hose fitted to a brass nipple on the intake manifold instead of into the nipple/manifold. Is that a brass check valve, or should it be unobstructed? Prodded gently with a piece of wire and seems blocked...
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    1989 80hp quit suddenly--no spark

    Motor's run great all year, but died mid-run as if somebody threw a switch. All electronics kept functioning fine, as did the cranking motor. While putting back on the kicker, I noticed one of the battery leads was somewhat loose. Tightened it; no effect. 1989 3-cyl. 80hp Merc. serial #OC163865...
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    merc shop manuals online?

    I used to be able to find a factory manual for my 1989 3-cyl 80 hp online at biggerhammer.net...but no more. Is there a site that links to merc manuals? <br /><br />Yeah, I have a Clymer's...and I printed off a bunch of the factory manual pages as I worked on the motor, but I miss that resource...
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    fuel in oil line--bad pump?

    1989 3-cyl 80hp OC163865<br /><br />Had problems with this motor in June, and replaced all the fuel lines and the primer bulb, rebuilt the fuel pump and carbs, and installed a new fuel filter. The motor has run well for the last few weeks but on the last couple trips out bogged down some and at...
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    hit-n-miss gasket kits...application charts?

    1989 80hp (3 cyl)Merc<br /><br />I recently went through my carbs and just prior to reassembly noticed that each kit I ordered ("7211-1 86-up Carb Kit w/Needle L3-L4 Mercury OE#1395-9595-1") contained two cover gaskets and only one mounting gasket. Of course, I needed two mounting gaskets and...
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