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    trailer wiring routes

    I am re-wireing a boat trailer. I currently have working lights but the wires are un-protected and are attached to the frame by various techniques (i.e. zip ties, metal clips, plastic sticker hooks etc.) What is the proper way to route the wires and secure them to the trailer. I would love to...
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    Flat Fuel line Bulb

    I have a Merc 73 inline 6 on a ski boat. After about 1-2 minutes of riding, the engine will bog down and eventually die. Upon inspection, the fuel bulb will be flat. After a few moments, the bulb will inflate and the cycle will repeat. Brand new fuel lines throughout. Clean fuel fliter. No...
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    '73 Merc 1150 RPM Gauge

    I am installing a rpm gauge on my boat. I am not getting any signal from the stator. I checked my connections and nothing. I hooked a test light up and nothing. I tried the old "alternator test" from my experience in cars and the engine will die if the battery is disconnected while running...
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    LOW to NO Power with a '73 Mercury 115 hp I-6 on the side of Lake Sidney Lanier!

    I have a '73 Mercury 115 hp I-6 on a ski boat. I put it in the lake today and it started right up. I ran it from one cove to another (apx 5-10 mins) and it jumped out of the hole great. I idled it down and started to take off again. It jumped out of the hole great and then began to loose...
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    False floor and ski pole

    I have a 1976 18' ski boat with a false floor in it due to rot of the origional one. I put 3/4" PT plywood and I/O carpet. the 2" drywall screws that I used to secure the floor down didn't seem to grip tight but they are holding everything down so far. The boat had a tripod ski pole when I...
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    69 6hp Johnson loves rich vs lean

    I have a 69 6 hp johnson that I replaced the plugs and fuel pump earlier this year. Later on in the season, I have noticed that it didn't want to idle at well as it used to. Usually it does extremely well. I tried adjusting the lean vs rich knob and it has gotten to where it only wants to run...
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    Tilt & Trim problems

    Please forgive me but I am not well versed in hydrolics and things of that sort. I have a tilt/trim lifting a '73 115 merc. Here lately my tilt/trim has been noticibly weaker and weaker, slower and slower. yesterday, on the ramp while loading up, it would still sound like it was working but...
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    Prop install question

    Maybe I titled my last question wrong... PLEASE! anyone. HELP.<br />I am trying to test out a lower pitch prop on a 115 merc and my 19p has a nut keeper with the tabs that push into slots in the prop. The 17p prop dosn't have any slots to use on the hub. Will the same nylon nut hold it in...
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    old prop = nut keeper, new prop = none

    I am trying to test out a lower pitch prop on a 115 merc and my 19p has a nut keeper with the tabs that push into slots in the prop. The 17p prop dosn't have any slots to use on the hub. Will the same nylon nut hold it in place with "50 ft/lbs" of tourque. (how many hits with a hammer on a...
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    disabled background on desktop

    I have a win me computer that all of the sudden has the desktop background disabled. I have ran antivirus on it and resolved all viruses. As you look in display properties, you can change the pattern but the background is grayed out and disabled. If you choose a pic and click set as...
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    steering problem with a 115 merc.

    I installed a new steering cable in my 115 merc. I have noticed that the motor dosn't turn as much while turning left as much as it does to the right (ofcourse opposite of the angle of the motor.) This is quite a bit of difference. Is thie normal or something wrong here. Also I noticed that...
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    How fast should a 115 go?

    I have a 1976 18' ski boat with a 115 inline 6 merc with a 19 pitch stainless steel prop. I cleaned my carbs & fuel pump and replaced my timing belt. With a little help, I finally got it to plane out yesterday on the lake. What should my exstimated speed be on the lake at WOT? Thanks in...
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    manual for a 115 merc 74-76 mod?

    Does anyone have a adobe copy of a manual for a 115 merc? The model year is sketchy but between 74 and 76. If so, please email it to nathan23@usa.net. Thanks in advance.
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    Missing Horsepower? No giddy-up!

    Ok.. '76 115 merc. Bought used for $1.00. :) No history known. Ground wires found fried but replaced with starter. :) Carbs clean x's 3. :) Fuel pump checked and confirmed good. :) Idles well without any skipping. :) Put it in the water and it wouldn't even plane out. :(...
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    wiring diagram for '76 115 merc

    I have lose wires all over the place coming from the alternator and stuff. Does anyone have a wiring diagram or schematic for this motor? Just trying to put this back together from a carb overhaul. Thanks for any help.
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    Screws through hull

    Bought a boat for $1. Put it in the water still on the trailer for about 10 mins and it leaked about 10 gallons of water. As I was looking, I found atleast one problem. The origional floor was rotted out and a false floor was put in (3/4" PT plywood). screws were put into the braces including...
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