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    125 HP Mercury Quits

    I just bought a boat with a 125 HP Saltwater Mercury. I had it tuned up and it ran great (other than slight issue with idle speed). I towed it 1500 miles, put it in the water and now it will die after running for 5 minutes or so. I haven't had a chance to open it up - so I'm wondering if it's...
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    1996 150 Johnson Oceanpro trouble

    OK, this is what we have had done to the motor: changed water pump, thermostats, vacuum switch Motor still overheats. Excessive water flowing out of seal at lower unit and it is very hot. Mechanic checked seal and it sits correct. Mechanic says powerhead needs to be removed. Somehow water...
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    1996 Johnson 150 Engine Alarm, Primer Bulb Soft

    When I get up on a plane the engine alarm goes off. This is happening more frequently. Bought the boat/motor in Dec 2006. The primer bulb is difficult to get hard. When I squeeze it sounds like an air leak even with a full tank of gas. I think it is a water/fuel issue. I have a seperator...
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    No Spark 1996 Johnson 150

    We were tootling along for 2 hrs and engine stopped. Got it to crank several times to get to a boat ramp. It finally quit starting. Changed fuel filter, ck'd spark plugs, no spark. Engine sounds like it wants to crank but no spark. Any ideas?
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