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I have a merc. 850 (early 70's) and I'm having some problems with the throttle. It starts up fine, idles fine, and goes in and out of forward/reverse fine. The only problem is that there is not a response when the throttle is pushed all the way forward. The boat only wants to go about 5 mph. If...
I have this motor: (serial number 3192309)
This fuel line fitting is broken:
and it goes here:
My question is: what is this part called, and how do I get one?
I bought a new (to me) boat and the steering cable was frozen. I removed the old rack and pinion system and I want to order a new rotary system. Can anyone tell me the difference between the Teleflex safe-t quick connect system ($161.49 on iboats)and the Teleflex no feed back system ($124.94 on...
Ok I have just bought 2003 omni-pro fishing boat with '72 or '73 (still trying to clear that up) mercury 850 (85 hp). The steering cable is frozen so I am in the process of replacing it (it is a rack and pinion).
Here comes the question. The old one is labeled "DETMAR 10.5 ft SYSTEM". When...
Let me start by saying that I have recently bought my first boat. It is a 15' omni-pro fishing (tri-hull) boat. The boat is fairly new (2003 with some gel coat issues) and it is equiped with an early '70's model Merc. 850. I have spent a few dollars to have the motor gone through and it...
