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    No fuel issue

    I’m struggling with a fuel issue. I replaced the fuel/water separator, filled it with fuel but never got the bulb to get firm. I went as far as pulling the check valve off the top of the tank, hooked a line directly from there to the bulb. When I pump the bulb, I get no fuel at all. I replaced...
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    2005 Mercury 90HP Model 1F90412DD Cooling Water Exit

    I replaced the water pump on my motor and once fired back up, have water coming from an unusual place. This is a "new to me" boat and motor, so please excuse the dumb question! Should cooling water exit anywhere besides the telltale? I get a weak stream from there, but I also have water...
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    "New to me" 2005 Mercury 90HP question

    I just recently purchased a "new to me" 2004 pontoon boat. It has a 2005 90HP Mercury outboard, model number 1F90412DD, serial number 1B008689. Since I am new to outboards (previously have had I/O) and am attempting to get everything functioning as it should, I have a couple newbie questions...
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    Please help with locating a source for a replacement hinge!!

    I recently purchased a "new to me" pontoon. It's a 2004 Playbuoy WindJammer. The back deck over the motor is hinged on the left side of the boat. The hinge is bent and I'd like to replace it but through all the searching I've done on the web, I can't even find a picture of this style hinge. It...
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    1989 Mercruiser 5.0l won't start when hot

    My 1989 5.0l Mercruiser with the Thunderbolt ignition is having starting issues when hot. I replaced the starter, battery, plugs, cap, rotor, and carburetor. The motor runs at about 200 degrees at 3000RPM. it will start immediately when cold or if I start it right after shutdown, but if I let it...
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    Alpha One Gen 1 Shifting issue

    I did a search for my issue and have even tried a couple of the items I found, but am still not having any luck fixing my issue. I dropped the lower unit on my '89 Alpha One Gen 1 to replace the water pump impeller and the upper oil seal. I did not put the shifter in forward PRIOR to taking the...
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