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    I give up

    I have a 96 225 carb.Mercury outboard and I just can't get it to run right.I've rebuilt carbs,replaced all fuel lines from fuel tank to motor,replaced bad bleed lines,put new plugs in,replaced fuel filters.When I first go out in the boat on a fishing trip it runs ok,but after idleing for awhile...
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    tilt and trim switch

    I have a 96 225 Merc. and I need to replace my t&t switch in my controls.I have a single Binical style shifter.I know the switch is bad(corroded broken wire).How do I get the handle off to be able to pull the wires out enough to solder a new switch on? I already have the old switch out hanging...
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    spray on or roll on

    I just made a large fish box out of fiberglass and I want to cover it with some rubber coating to keep it cooler and not slide around the boat.Anyone know were I can get some brush or roll on rubber in white?
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    battery hook up

    I have a 17' cc and it has dual batteries in it and no battery switch.I want to hook up both batteries on a switch but I also have a power pole and a trolling motor I want to hook up.Can someone tell me how to hook all this up and still have the batteries charge when the motor is running?
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    Bad idleing

    I have a 1996 Carb.225 Merc.and after a short time of trolling my engine starts running rough and keeps shutting off.It starts right back up.When I refuel my boat back up and refill my oil it seems like it is using too much oil.I have checked the oil setting and it is set where it is suppose to...
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    225hp idleing poorly

    I have a 1996 225 carb.mercury outboard and about 2 months ago I replaced all the bleeder hoses on the engine,and checked the check valves(all were good).Went out several times in that time period.Went out last week and about 5 or 6 lines on each side came off.Replaced all the line again(with...
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    wiring diagram

    Where can I find a wiring diagram for a 1996 carburated 225 Mercury outboard?I'm trying to find one that goes from the key/shifter to the engine harness.Where do you (Taz,Laddies)get these web sights Or wiring diagrams from?Can you help?Oh one more thing.I've been reading some other posts from...
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    Electrical prob.1996 225 carb Merc.

    I have a 1996 225 carb.Merc. Went to go out in boat but never got it off the trailer.It started and ran rough kept cutting out.Then it would not crank.(Like it was in gear.No responce with key).Came back home and started motor and it ran(smoked alot each time I started it but finally cleared...
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    lighting wiring diagram 24' pro line cc

    Does any one know or have a typical wiring diagram for the anchor/running lights?I have no running light on top of the t-top when I turn on my running lights.Bow lights work but the light on t-top isn't on.When I turn on my anchor light it works .Do I not need a light on top when I'm running at...
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    lights on 16' skiff

    I WAS TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO RUN THE WIRES FOR MY LIGHTS ON THE BOW OF MY BOAT I'VE BEEN RESTORING.I TURNED DUAL CONSOLE INTO A CENTER CONSOLE AND i WAS WONDERING IF I COULD JUST PUT LIGHTS ON THE SIDES OF THE CONSOLE.THE BIG SPORT FISHING BOATS HAVE THEM THERE WHY CAN'T I? ANY COMMENTS ON...
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    Max rated HP for 1971 cobia 17' bowrider?

    Can anybody tell me how to find out what the Max. HP is for a 1971 cobia bowrider boat or how to find out?
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    hard to steer

    when i'm sitting still the steering is very easy.when i'm under power at cruise steering is hard to left&harder to right.steering helm,cable,tube are all new.what do i need to do?
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    HARD TO STEER

    My 17' boat is harder to steer to the right than to the left.It steers very easy not under power.skeg is straight.should I move it?
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