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    94 merc, 25hp, ignition issue

    I bought a 94 merc that needed a switch box/power pack/brain. Anyway, I bought a used one and connected it properly using the manual, and when I pull it over, I get a spark, but not with each stroke, but after the end of the pull. I figure it's a grounding issue, because if your hand or foot is...
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    1981, Merc 25 hp - ignition issues

    I need help, I got this motor sans the power pack, bought a replacement and hooked it up. What I'm getting is a single latent spark on my lower cylinder, not an alternating spark like I would expect. I would think with each cycle, I would be getting a spark. Did I hook it up wrong, there's...
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    Need Parts numbers for a 1988 merc 25 hp

    Anyone have the part numbers for the switch box or sometimes called power pack and starter, to a 1988 merc 25 hp outboard? also would anyone have the parts diagrams for this motor or similar motor? thanks in advance.
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    Rebuilding 1981 Merc 25 hp and need help

    This motor came in pieces and isn't illustrated very well in the manuals I have. I can figure somethings out from the parts diagrams, but I'm hoping someone can send or post pictures their engine, with cowls off. The carb area, front and both left and right sides would be great. Right now, I...
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    1981 merc25hp - need part numbers

    Just got 25 hp merc, Belgium model.? The serial number is 5786818. Can anyone tell me which carb kit, fuel pump kit and impeller I need to get this puppy running again. Thanks
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    35 hp to 25 hp parts swap

    I have a 1974 Evinrude 25 hp and want to add electric starting to it. I am wondering if the electric starter bracket off a 1976 Evinrude 35 hp would fit my 25. I checked and while the part numbers are different, there are some differences and some similarities. The mount points all look the...
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    73' Evinrude 25 hp - Intermittent miss

    I have this motor and it was running like a charm, but now I'm getting this miss, at all speeds. The miss is not happening with any regularity or pattern, but it does happen from idle to WOT, but not all the time. My carb is clean and just re-built, I have the right plugs, my gas is fresh...
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    Need help getting more from my 1972 Evinrude 25 hp

    By all accounts this is a great running motor, my problem is that I am not getting the speed I think I should be getting. I'm running a 1972, short shaft, Evinrude 25 hp on a light to medium utility type skiff (1997 Gheenoe Classic), loaded, this 15.6 ft boat weighs about 600lbs (me, 6 gallon...
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    1972 Evinrude 25 hp - starter installation help

    I have a 1972 Evinrude 25 hp and I'm trying to add an electric starter to it. I have the proper starter, bracket, and selenoid, but I have no idea on how to wire it up. I have a seloc manual and can only find general guidelines on how it should be set up, but I'd like more information before I...
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    do pontoon boats hold up well in saltwater?

    After years of owning various glass boats, I no longer need to go super fast or super shallow, I just wanna cruise and have fun, but I boat in fla - meaning 99.9% of my boating will be in saltwater. How do the poons hold up on saltwater? I trailer, so it will get washed after trip, and I plan...
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    is 12 gauge wire fat enough for my trolling motor?

    I'd like to relocate my trolling motor plug closer to the bow of my boat, and I have a good amount of 12 gauge maine wire. Is this wire ok to use? The length of wire I would need is about 3-4 feet. The trolling motor is a 30 lb thrust minnkota and this is a 12 volt motor.
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    flipping axel to the top of the leaf spring

    I had heard of this and am about to replace my leaf springs, so I'm wondering the pros and cons. Some of the other fisherman in my area have mounted their axles on the top, not the bottom of their leaf springs. I hear the advantage is it lowers the trailer and makes launching in shallow water...
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    Question about Merc/mariner engine block

    I have a 1998 Mariner 15hp and it has a hole in the block. Does anyone know if I can use a Merc 9.8 block, as a replacement. I'm having trouble finding a cheap 15 Hp Mariner block. I also have a 2001 Merc 8hp, would that block fit as well? It looks very similar. Thanks mc
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    Can I convert my 2000 8 hp Merc to a 15?

    Is there anyway to convert my 8 hp merc to a 15. My buddy has the 15 and it looks identical to my 8. anyone know what the diffs are? Is it a carb swap, or will I have to also change the reeds and exhaust tube as well? My motor is a 2 stroke. any help would be great.
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    Part numbers for a carb kit

    I have a 2000, mercury 8 hp and was wondering if anyone knew the part numbers to the carb re-build kit. I've seen 2 kits, but I'm not sure if they're the right ones, one kit went for 80 bucks or so and I guess includes the needles and the other kit was mostly gaskets and was considerably...
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