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    Help with shift interrupter cable...

    I have been trying to adjust the shifter interrupter switch on my 1988 Mercruiser 470 165HP due to frequent stalling when going in and out of gear. I believe that the issue lies with the cable that runs to the interrupter switch. The forward end of the cable seems to "slide" back and forth...
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    Erratic voltage - please help!

    I just got back from the lake. After motoring at WOT for a couple of miles, we stopped to eat our dinner. I went to turn on the depth finder, and noticed that it wouldn't turn on - also, the radio would turn on, then turn off immediately. I tried to start the engine, and it would fire and run...
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    Swing bracket question

    I have a question on a 1999 10 HP. Recently while driving back home from a fishing trip, somehow the swivel bracket bent, causing the motor to remain in the down position. I have ordered replacement parts for the brackets that were bent, but I'm not quite sure how to install the new parts...
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    Oil leaking from gearcase

    On a 1999 25 HP Johnson, I've noticed a dark oil slowly leaking out of the gearcase between the propeller and the gearcase. The oil is very dark. Is this gear lube? What's the likely cause of this kind of leak?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Kent
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    Where are the recirculation valves?

    I have a 1998 115 V4 Crossflow. It has a very rough idle, and after rebuilding the carbs didn't take care of the problem, it was suggested to me on this board to check the recirculation valves. The OEM has a procedure for checking them (hooking vinyl hose to syringe and attempting to inject...
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    Rough idle, even after rebuilding carbs

    I just rebuilt both carburetors on my 1998 115HP V4 Crossflow. The engine had a rough idle prior to my rebuilding them. After reinstalling them, the idle is worse now then before the rebuild. The engine starts, but it will not stay idling more than 15 to 20 seconds. Before the rebuild, the...
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    Where does this hose connect?

    I'm embarrased to admit I have this problem - it should have been avoidable...<br /><br />Anyhow, I took my carburetors off my 1998 115 to rebuild them. I can't figure out where this hose goes coming from the block. I've attached a picture so you can see which one I'm talking about. Does this...
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    115HP 1998 Carb Rebuild

    I'm hoping someone can give me some advice on rebuilding the carbs on my 98 115HP V4 Crossflow. I have the OEM service manual which described the procedure, and in several places, it refers to special tool 317002 (OMC Orifice Driver) which apparently removes the high speed and intermediate...
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    1998 115HP Warning Buzzer Chirps

    Hi folks,<br /><br />I was out at the lake this past weekend, first time putting my boat in the water, after boating for about an hour, I noticed that whenever I would start the engine, the warning buzzer would chirp once approximately 5 seconds after it had started. It would not make any other...
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    1999 25HP Overheating

    I got some good advice on changing the waterpump over the last couple of days, now I have another question.<br /><br />Unfortunately, the engine is still overheating. The engine starts and runs fine, however it will run for about 5 minutes before the overheat buzzer will go off. The engine was...
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    Help with waterpump impeller!

    I'm sure this is a really easy question, but it got me stumped this morning, and I was hoping someone here could shed some light on it for me.<br /><br />This morning, I attempted to change the waterpump impeller on a 25HP 1999 Johnson. I removed the prop, the impeller screens, disconnected the...
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    Online source for parts?

    Just wondering if anyone could recommend an online discounted source for parts. I'm looking for a new powerpack (584030) and have been unable to find anyone selling it online. <br /><br />Curious to see who anyone else uses to buy discounted parts.<br /><br />Thanks!<br />Kent
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