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    1989 Suzuki dt40 oil pump adjustment

    I'm helping a friend install a used power head. It's all done but I need to make sure the oil pump link is correct. When I align the marks closed throttle it will not open all the way. I am guessing the marks don't align at closed throttle. Can someone give me the link and sync on this unit?
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    2006 df140 water in oil

    I am looking at a 2006 df140 for Sale. It has 700 hours on it. It has water in the oil. Any idea what the problem could be? I am told it still runs well and he wants $1500 for it. How many hours can I expect to get out of a Suzuki?
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    Re powering and looking a buying a tohatsu tldi115

    Hello. I'm looking at a new or maybe used tldi 115. How are they on reliability? Any known issues or advantages? My old motor was a 1999 Mercury 125hp. I sold it and look g for a newer motor. I am a ase master tech so I will be working on my own motor for maint and repair. If not under warranty.
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    I'm re powering. What's the reliability of a optimax 135? Do they have problems?

    Hello? Like the title says. I am replacing the motor on my boat. It's rated for a max of 135 hp. I am looking at a 2011 optimax 135 on eBay or possibly a new left over? I don't know anything about them. What good or bad about them?
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    1999 Mercury 125hp serial number.

    I can't make out the serial number on my 1999 Mercury 125hp any more. Is there a stamping of it on the motor anywhere?
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    alpha outdrive will not shift in forward or rev after engine ran hot

    hi, I have a friend with a alpha outdrive that will not shift in forward or rev after engine ran hot. The control box and cables are new. I suspect something in the upper gear case shift linkage melted or was damaged when it ran hot due to bad manifolds. Does anybody have experience with this...
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    92 mercury 75hp blowing starter/tilt fuse

    hello, I am working on 1992 merc 75hp. it sometimes blows the 20 amp fuse while running. I am having a hard time duplicating it enough to diagnose. while on the trailer I can start it over and over, work the tilt and choke. But sometimes running in the river it blows the fuse. I have checked all...
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    1987 yamaha 50hp pro, I need torque specs please

    Hi, I received a basket case motor to reassemble from a friend/coworker. I need the torque specs for the important stuff. case bolts, head bolts, ect. I want to get this motor back together tomorrow after work. So I am hoping somebody can help me out? I can handle the rest of it without a book...
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    2000 nissan ns40d2 40hp running on top cyl #1 only loosing vacuun on cyl 2,3

    I have a strange problem I would like to run by everyone. engine is only running on cyl#1. compression is 115psi on all three cylinders. carbs are clean, I realized the engine is loosing vacuum at front of the carbs on cylinders 2,3 when the engine is running. I pulled the carbs and checked...
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    1999 merc 125hp piston ring gap

    I forgot to keep an eye on my 2stroke oil and damaged cyl# 3, It was lightly scored. I had a local machine shop hone all cylinders to which I kinda dont like the job they did. The book I have calls for .010-.018 ring gap. The new set of rings from marine pro has a gap around .020 ish when tried...
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    1999 mercury 125hp harsh power delivery

    I just purchaced a 1999 merc 125hp on a 18ft proline. I just put in the water today for the first time. I was not sure what to expect as my other boat is a 4cyl IO. As i throttle it up slowly. It speeds up and then takes off like crazy. The power delivery is not linear and smooth. I called the...
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    50 HP, ELPTEFI, Four stroke BIG FOOT. Serial # 0T522919 for a carolina skiff

    I have a 2002 16ft v series carolina skiff with a 1996 merc 40hp 4cyl. it runs well but It is thursty. Im thinking about a 2002 50 HP, ELPTEFI, Four stroke BIG FOOT Serial # 0T522919. As an upgrade. Any coments or suggestions?
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    carolina skiff, water running around gunnel hitting motor

    I have 2002 carolina skiff v series with a flat bottom. Has a center console and a 40hp merc. When on a plane water is hitting sides(gunnels) of the boat and shooting around hitting the motor on both sides. Any Idea why?
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    what year is this 40hp 4cyl? 0G297923

    I am having trouble figuring out what I have please help. 0G297923
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    1996 merc 40hp runs hot

    my 40hp 4cyl. motor seems to run warmer than it should. the water coming out is very hot and the engine is hot to the touch. I cant find a thermostat on it. any help would be great.
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