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    Corrrect Timing for 1987 35 HP Merc 0B177575

    Just curious about this. What should I expect to see when checking the timing on this motor @ 1000 RPM in forward gear and underway om the lake? I have done a lync and sync per the "Clams Canino" routine as suggested on this forum and feel confident that I am "right on" with the initial...
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    Ehaust Relief Ports

    I have 2 late1980's vintage 35 HP Merc outboards. The one currently installed on my boat runs perfect. The other one which I am currently troubleshooting by running in a large barrel of water is giving me problems; it stalls when shifting into gear.It does not do this on muffs.Timing...
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    Poor Idling 35 hp Merc

    1987 35 Hp Merc SN # 0B177575 My basic problem is that the motor does not operate reliability when shifting into gear while testing in a very large barrel of water. It mostly stalls. Here is what I have done so far; All replacement parts I have used are either new or known to be good from...
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    1980 Merc 40HP for the real Guru's

    Re: 1980 Merc 40HP for the real Guru's QUOTE] James, It really helps a whole lot if you have a mercury manual to better visualize the text. I have used this procedure many times over with great success. John
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    Charging Batteries During Off Boat Winter Storage

    Happy New Year All! I received an on board battery charger as a gift this Christmas which has an independent 2 battery capabililty. It seems to work very well as has charged my engine starting battery & trolling motor battery to full charge. It has the ability to remain connected to the...
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    Starter pinion gear disengaging

    I can't verify the actual serial no. of this 40 HP powerhead. but its parts make-up tells me it's probably around 1982. The 9 tooth starter pinion gear only stays engaged with the flywheel for about 3 seconds and then drops out. Power is still at the starter because it continues to spin...
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    Merc Powerhead Identification

    I have a 40 HP Merc powerhead that has been transplanted onto a 1987 35 Hp bottom assy as identified by the sticker on the transom bracket. Mechanically, it is an exact replacement. By looking at the 40 HP powerhead components, triangular fuel pump with water cooling lines passing through and...
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    Merc "Standard Commander" Control Box Identification

    Hello Forum Readers Can anyone give me more information about the Merc Control box shown in the attached photos? I have been able to identify it as "Standard Commander" Series. It has "turn key to start engine" feature and also has a push button on top (not turn key to choke) to energize the...
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    Is this oily film deposit normal ???

    1983 40 HP MERCURY, SERIAL NO. NOT KNOWN This motor has intermittent cooling water flow from pee hole. It ranges fron normal at times to no flow at all with steam eventually exiting from pee hole. Shutting off and waiting and restarting will return flow to normal for awhile and then returning...
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    Throttle and Shift Cables

    is it possible to remove the inner core from the outer covering of the throttle and shift cables in order to lubricate them ???. It seems like the cables i have slide with too much friction.
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    Commander Control Box Questions

    I recently made this E-bay purchase to fit to a 1987 35 Hp Merc. I have puzzled out the throttle and shift cable attachments but have not been able to actuate the "Throttle Only" (Cold Start) buttton. I can push it in somewhat but it does not allow the throttle to advance independently without...
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    35 hp mercury vs 40 hp mercury

    1987 35 HP MERC Serial No. 0B111943 The above serial no. appears on the transom bracket which I recently bought for cheap money, basically in good condition. I've kinda focused in on these 1980's vintage 35 Mercs as a way to enjoy my retirement by bringing them back to life with a very...
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    Pre load pin on top of driveshaft

    1987 MERCURY 35 HP Serial No. 0B177575 The pre load pin on the top of my drive shaft has been erroded by rust by approx 20%. My initial thought is that it would still be servicable considering the downward forces placed upon it. The spring is operative. How can I remove it to replace it if I...
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    Fuel pump issues

    1987 35 HP MERC SERIAL NO. 0B111943 The serial no. posted above would indicate model year 1987. However the power head exhibits a configuration used in 1986. Either a power head swap or early 1987 model with leftover 1986 parts from Merc. This serial no. is early in the model year by 1000+...
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    Starter Pinion Gear

    1987 Merc 35 HP SN# 111943, recently purchased. Per the serial no., this is a 1987 model year, and also per the serial no., an early build of that year, within the first 1200 units. My question is this: The starter pinion on this engine is a 9 tooth gear. According to all info (my Merc manual...
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