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    Mercury 115hp 1979 Tilt issues

    Re: Mercury 115hp 1979 Tilt issues I had same problem with a unit from a 79 last week, had to tap motor with hammer. Took motor apart, cleaned, reassembled working perfectly now. Have you verified power getting to the motor from solenoids? Motor ground is good? There is no generic motor, the...
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    Model # help

    Just picked up a 79 1/2 115, s/n 7131394 first run of ADI. Looking for parts, s/n is not recognized. Could somebody provide model # to use for parts lookup. There is no welch plug on powerhead, as block was replaced in 1982. I know unit rated at crank, what is equivalent prop shaft rating...
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    is it me or is quicksilver phatom black useless

    Re: is it me or is quicksilver phatom black useless Screw it, PM's wouldn't let me attach jpg.
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    lower unit driveshaft bearing

    Re: lower unit driveshaft bearing Correct water pump base, I am installing a new one and have to add shims between base and bearing to make up for manufacturing tolerance (new base protrudes .015" less into housing). Appears some units did use shims on both sides (Cam shift 1 with old style...
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    lower unit driveshaft bearing

    Re: lower unit driveshaft bearing Yes, shims between water pump and race, Straight cut gears also. After further inspection, looks like orientation does matter. It looks like spacer ring has to seat against cone outer race as there is a protrusion of a few thou of the cone's built in spacer...
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    lower unit driveshaft bearing

    Re: lower unit driveshaft bearing Here is a pic from my 83 115 that I just pulled apart, same lower unit as yours. It probably wouldn't make a difference which way bearing is installed, just becomes a pain in the arse for set up if cup installed into housing first. A friend of mine (dealer...
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    1983 Merc 115 upper water tube seal replacement s/n7200692

    Is it possible to replace upper water tube seal from below? I wanted to avoid pulling powerhead and exhaust divider if I could. Anyone done it and any tricks? Thanks Gary
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    83 Merc 115 switchbox failure cause

    83 Merc 115 s/n 7200692 propped for 5500 rpm Had boat out last week, ran like top for two hours, weathered a storm out on the river, when went to throttle up, engine wouldn't break 1200 to 1500 rpm. Got home, checked spark, 2,4,6 dead. DVA testing done. Found lower switchbox toasted. Both...
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