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    90 HP Mercury stalls out at about 1900 RPM

    I have a 90 HP Mercury, it is a 1978 model that has been used very little and is in pretty good shape. My problem is when in the water the motor cuts out and sometimes will die at about 1800 rpm. On land with water connected to the lower drive, there is no cut out at any rpm. Also, when...
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    90 HP Mercury Oil, mix in gas or separate tank?

    Hi, I have inherited a 90 hp Mercury, it is a 1978 model outboard that runs great. I am familar inboards, 4 cycle motors, but not outboards. The problem is my father inlaw once said you don't have to mix the oil in the gas on this motor, but if you don't put oil in the gas, where does it go...
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    Windshield adjustment too close

    I have a 1988 Cheeta ski boat, 19', open bow. The walkthrough windshields are too close together for the middle glass door to close, it needs about 1/2" more clearance. I have looked under the dash but don't see any way to adjust or loosen the windshield so it could be spread apart. Any...
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    Alpha one drive drops after sitting in yard

    I have a Alpha one outdrive that works fine on the lake, but after sitting in the yard about a day and having been in the "trailer" position all the way up, it drops all the way down to the ground. Any suggestions?
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    Mercruiser 4.3 alpha drive won't tilt up

    I have 1999 Mercruiser 4.3 with an alpha drive in a 1988 Cheeta brand boat. The Bow down works ok, but the Bow up or "trailer" switch does not. When I press the "Trailer" button, I hear a clicking noise. The Bow up button does not do anything at all. I switched the pump wires at the solenoid...
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