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    Can stranded copper wire replace old original stator wires?

    Would it be acceptable to either butt splice or solder and shrink wrap new 16 Gauge stranded pig tails onto the 4" of good stator wires?<br /><br />On a 84 115HP IL6 #06478920 there seems to be a problem with the wires from the stator to the switch boxes. When moved it is obvious from the...
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    89 115 IL6 Serial# isn't Normal

    The serial # 06478920 is not in with any grouping of numbers that I have seen so far. <br />Here is what is on most web sites for this year/model.<br />Year Serial #<br />79-89 5314656-5600966<br />81-89 5314657& Up<br />89-93 C100001-D283221<br /><br />Yet if I look it up on Mercexpressparts...
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    Carb Float Spring? Not in manual. How to Adjust?

    A very small spring exists in the center top of each float in each of the 3 carbs on a 115HP 1989 IL6 Serial #06478920. The spring sets partally down in a through hole and protrudes up where it apparently makes contact with the lever that controls the incomming gas needle valves operation. <br...
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