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Chris1956 replied to the thread Fuel for older Evinrude/ Johnson.

Your first tank of e10 will tend to loosen some old crap in the fuel tanks. Be prepared to change the fuel filter after the first tank...

Jun 6, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Epoxy resin to seal new decking.

Polyester resin and some medium weight cloth will seal it well enough. No need for epoxy. Amazon has both resin and cloth for a...

Jun 6, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread 1996 venom 200 double problems tachometer/reverse.

I have a 1998 Johnny 150HPV6. I have had some issues where the shift rod gets hung up due to corrosion, and will not go down into...

Jun 5, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Boat floor soft only around ski locker.

I had an '88 SeaRay with a ski well. When they installed the ski well cover they cut the plywood decking out, but did not seal the...

Jun 5, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Fuel vent question.

Gee, your fuel tank looks to be made of fiberglass. If so, the alcohol in today's gasoline can dissolve some of it's components...

Jun 4, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread 1987 Mercury 45hp classic 50 control cable anchor.

Here is a diagram of the area. There were a lot of 50HP models in 1987, so I had to pick one, but the cable clamp stuff is pretty...

Jun 4, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread 1980 Avenger weight and hp rating.

Gee, I have owned a '74 16' Avenger since 1980. It is rated for 85HP, but I ran a Merc 1500 for decades and now I run a Merc 135HPV6...

Jun 3, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread No Spark, feels like I’ve tried everything..

Gee, how exactly did you check the timing, if you have no spark?

Jun 3, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread 1983 Mercury 50 HP 4 cylinder Electric Start Wiring Diagram.

Here is likely wiring diagram in color. https://maxrules.com/oldmercs/Wiring/1966ona/60.jpg If your wire colors match, then red is...

Jun 3, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread 50 hp Merc 1985.

Look on the maxrules website for the wiring diagram and year. Your motor's serial no. looks to be a 1982. You probably have the new...

Jun 3, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Bouncing Tilt and Trim on Way Down.

Well, bleed the unit, and grease the parts that move.

Jun 1, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread 1979 Mercury 80 HP power trim.

The trim rams should retract all the way into the trim cylinders, when the motor is full up. At that point, you should be able to lift...

Jun 1, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Bouncing Tilt and Trim on Way Down.

Normally that is caused by the motor binding on the tilt tube or something similar. Grease the tilt rod, and make sure nothing else is...

Jun 1, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread 1979 Mercury 80 HP power trim.

Merc850, I think he is well past the original wiring. He seems to have simplified it to a single switch and three wires. If his motor...

May 31, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Fuel Pump for 1997 9.9 mercury four stroke.

I was unable to find a cross ref from your serial number to a Yammie. Take a couple of pictures of your motor including the powerhead...

May 31, 2025

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