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    Merc 115 too high.

    I have a 2004 Merc 115 2+2 ELPTO. I had trouble w/ it not generating RPMS when I put the throttle down. When I took the carb cover off I noted that the butterflies only open 1/2 way at full throttle and the cam that allows fuel to flow to the other two carbs would jam. I adjusted the valve...
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    play in prop shaft

    Two questions. My Merc 115 2+2 (2004) has about 1/4 inch in and out play on the prop shaft in neutral. Is this normal? Changed oil and everything looked fine. When I put it in gear it slams a little in both forward and reverse. 2nd question. Does this engine have a rev limiter? I had a chance...
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    Merc 115 Prop size

    I have a 2004 Merc. 115 ELPTO w/ a stock 4 blade stainless thruster prop 13 1/4 x 21P This is mounted on a Ranger 175VS Bass Boat and is the recommended prop. The problem is that at proper trim w/ 2 guys and gear I am only seeing @ 4700 rpm and by myself @ 4900 rpm. Max rating on this outboard...
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    Best way to safely adjust motor height on 115 Merc

    I have a 115 Merc on a 17Ft Ranger Bass boat w/ a 10 inch set back. It came w/ the recommended 4 blade stainless prop 13 1/4" x 21"P. The problem is that when properly trimmed it only runs @ 4700 RPM with just me in the boat. RPM Range is supposed to be 4700-5400 RPM. I want higher RPMs to...
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