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    How do I replace my timing belt on a 1976 Mercury 115?

    I have taken my engine down from the top so far, and I've come across the fan belt that runs from a pulley on the top of my crank shaft under the flywheel to a pulley on the top of my distributor cap. I've looked in my manual and I can not for the life of me understand how to get this fan belt...
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    Still need help with my '76 Mercury, not running well, still bogging, what do I

    I wrote a message a couple of days ago and I really appreciate the responses. I checked my spark plugs and found a local place that carried replacements. I changed them, and it did seem to be better. My cousin and I set the timing to the best of our abilities (he's a certified vehicle...
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    I have a '76 Mercury 115 and I need help! Bogging, dirty spark plugs, and timin

    My '76 Mercury 1150 115 hp is a 2 stroke - 6 cylinder, electric start, manual tilt and trim. It's on the back of a '76 Ranger 18 and a 1/2 foot, 185A. I bought the boat several months ago, and it ran decent, but not hot when I first got it. But, over the past 3 months it's performance has...
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