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    jlh3rd replied to the thread Loses power at 5000 rpms.
    lol...neither do I. "hope for the best, expect the worse"
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    jlh3rd replied to the thread Loses power at 5000 rpms.
    that loose ground wire just might solve other issues....if your lucky.
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    jlh3rd replied to the thread 1996 Merc. 40hp 2 stroke.
    I can see the movement at the top of the swivel bracket (the "round" tube) Looks like a big deal to get to that bearing. Up selection...
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    jlh3rd replied to the thread 1996 Merc. 40hp 2 stroke.
    the battery is good. I did the fluid check, air lock procedure. I had to use the manual release to lift the motor up. Some fluid came...
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    jlh3rd replied to the thread Loses power at 5000 rpms.
    yep The grey line appears to have been my issue. There's a story. Your fuel line is the black one now?
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    jlh3rd replied to the thread Loses power at 5000 rpms.
    if your sensor/horn is working, then there should be an overheat warning. If it's not overheating: then I'd jump to a fuel issue as...
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    jlh3rd posted the thread 1996 Merc. 40hp 2 stroke in Mercury & Mariner Outboards.
    trying to help a GF's son. tilt/trim motor runs, does exert pressure when trimming down...will not trim up even when manually trying to...
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    jlh3rd replied to the thread GPS Speedo.
    anyway. Since my gps speedo does a reset anytime there is the slightest interruption in the electrical supply, it helped me diagnose a...
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    jlh3rd reacted to airshot's post in the thread GPS Speedo with Like Like.
    Tachometer is the best, speed is not a real factor
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    jlh3rd reacted to redneck joe's post in the thread GPS Speedo with Like Like.
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    jlh3rd replied to the thread GPS Speedo.
    well...neither does a paddle wheel or a pitot tube....It's all relative (remember einstein) If a current is 5 mph but the boat is...
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    jlh3rd replied to the thread GPS Speedo.
    lol...yep, just depends on a person's....analality. 😂
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    jlh3rd replied to the thread GPS Speedo.
    Meant to add... Also when fine tuning my trim at speed, it can show speed difference 1 mph +/-....if someone wanted to be that precise.
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    jlh3rd replied to the thread Left side lean?.
    " I'm not a boat guy" I'm responding based on this. Do you mean "leaning" or "turning". Some outboards have an adjustable trimming tab...
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    jlh3rd replied to the thread West Marine files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
    There's a West Marine about 15 from my marina. Brick and mortars come in handy when I need something now, especially a boat, so it's...
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