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    Another name for a bendix?

    After searching the various post and trying the suggested fixes, I believe I need to replace the bendix in my starter. However, when I search the web for a bendix for my 1994 Mercury 175 HP engine I can't find anything. I was hoping it may also be called something else. Any ideas? Also, it...
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    Hydraulic Helm

    I have hydraulic steering but my steering wheel "sticks" when I turn it to the right. It turns a few degrees, gets sligthly stuck, if I push harder it moves. this process is repeated thoughtout the turn. When I turn to the left, it is fairly smooth. Other times when I turn the wheel to the...
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    Gear Box

    The gear box on my 1994 175Hp Mercury just died. I was running about 4200rpm when I heard the sound of gears grinding together. I stop and afterwards I couldn't put the boat in gear. I can put it in reverse though. I recently changed the oil pump in the lower unit. Could I have not put he...
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    Mercury 175 HP Runs Hot

    I recently bought a 1994 175 HP Mercury outboard. It run fine at low and high speeds (1000rpm and above 3800rpm). It I run it anywhere in the middle the temp starts climbing. If I either slow down or speed up, the temp comes back down. I recently changed the themostats. Does anyone have any...
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