Just had a new starter system put on my 1985 25hp Merc. It works just fine. Question is...should I place a small amount of grease to lube the starter bendix and flywheel gear teeth? Or run it dry? Thanks in advance.
I have a 1985 25hp Merc on the back of my 14' Lund. Bought a fish sonar just last year and purchased a Marine deep cycle battery to use for the sonar only. Within the last week, I had a electric start and charging system (OEM) put on my 25 Merc. The mechanic stated that the charging system for...
I saw a bunch of black oily stuff coming out of the exhaust hub today. I suspect that it is unburned fuel. I have been doing alot of trolling lately so I'm sure that is the reason why. What sparkplug is recommended for my 1985 Merc 25 if I do a lot of trolling. I am not sure of the current...
Some of you will remember last year sometime when I posted a few pics of my 14' lund and my new (1985) 25hp Merc. It was a long shaft motor on a short shaft boat. I did construct a transom extender and was planning to use it...BUT I changed my mind and went with a all new full length/width...
After a ton of research, I came up with this simple design. It fits on the back of my 14' Lund. I had my 6hp Merc on the back end all season but then a month ago, I bought a 1985 25hp Merc long shaft. (I couldn't pass up the deal). The aluminum is 3/8" angle stock, the plywood is 2-3/4' pieces...
Hi...my brother in law has a 1985 18hp XD Mercury. I have the same year in a 25 hp XD Mercury. Are the lower unit capacities the same? If so...just what is the amount in ounces that they take? Thanks in advance....wjw
