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    Can this powerhead be fixed? (1985 Inline 6 - 115hp)

    Re: Can this powerhead be fixed? (1985 Inline 6 - 115hp) Here is another picture showing the inside of the cover.....damage is not on a sealing surface....it's directly above the #2 rod (that's what punched the hole)
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    Can this powerhead be fixed? (1985 Inline 6 - 115hp)

    Re: Can this powerhead be fixed? (1985 Inline 6 - 115hp) Here are some additional pictures. One of these pictures shows the damage on the underside, where the water circulates. I have also included a picture of the hole in the cover where the carbs are mounted. I had planned on using a...
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    Can this powerhead be fixed? (1985 Inline 6 - 115hp)

    This powerhead broke a rod in the #2 cylinder and the rod punched thru the aluminum block on the side closest to the water jacket. (It also punched thru the cover but I have a spare). So here is my question....do you think that an engine shop can repair this and salvage the block or is this...
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    115hp "Tower of Power" with max RPM 4,000?

    Hello Everyone, I've need some guidance on where to go next in resolving a problem with my 1988 Mercury inline 6 outboard with 115hp. Here's the problem Engine has gradually decreased MAX RPM during WOT from about 5,000 rpm at the begining of spring to roughly 4,000 RPM now. When you push the...
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    Broke Impeller, Overheated, now Water Intrusion

    First....my outboard is a 1988 Mercury Inline 6 "Tower of Power" - 115 hp After pulling a tube at 4500 rpm WOT for about 10 minutes, my engine acted like it was running out of gas and stumbled back to 2000 RPM for a few seconds before resuming at 4000 rpm. I pulled back the throttle to idle...
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    Bad Switchbox? - Max RPM 4600 on Inline 6

    Guy's, I've got a 1987 115 hp Inline 6..... I recently replaced a faulty upper switchbox (lost ground b/c of loose mounting bolt). I replaced the old switchbox with a new OEM from Mercury. While the motor now has good spark to all 6 cylinders, it will not run higher than 4600 RPM. It...
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    Question about the Clams Link / Sync Procedure

    I've got a 1987 115hp Tower of Power Inline Six and recently rebuilt the carbs and the fuel pump. When I tried to set the idle screws per the instructions by Clams Canino, I couldn't set the idle screw on the top carb because the engine WOULD NOT stumble when I turned in the screw to clockwise...
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    Carb leaking fuel on 115hp Inline Six

    This question is in regard to a 1988 115 hp In-line 6 cylinder "Tower of Power" What would make the middle carb leak gas (alot of gas) out of the front lip when running at idle? I assume a complete carb rebuild is in my future? Would bad reeds cause this condition or is it definately the...
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    Help! ...No Idle - 1989 Mercury Inline 6 115hp

    Over the past few weeks my Inline Six "Tower of Power" has started stalling more frequently at idle speed when I try to shift it into gear. It also been more difficult to start when cold. Today the only way I could keep it running was to push the throttle half way up in neutral @ 2000...
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    Wrong Stator from CDI?

    Starting to get frustrated.....with my 1988 Mercury 115 Inline 6 I used CDI's diagnostic charts to determine that my old mercury stator was bad and causing hard starting. (no spark on 1-3-5 and problem moved to 2-4-6 when switching stator wires). Old Merc stator # was 398-5454A18 I received...
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    Sound Insulation for Merc Inline 6

    My motor is an 1988 115hp Inline 6 I noticed in some parts diagrams that Mercury originally applied a sound insulation pad to the inside of the cowl of this 2 stroke motor. Mine must have been removed by a previous owner. Mercury catalog says this part is no longer available. Does anyone...
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    Hard Starting 1988 115hp Mercury Inline 6

    Guy's, My Inline 6 used to start-up perfectly but 4 weeks ago it has gotten very difficult to start when cold. I've disassembled and cleaned the carbs, checked voltage on the batteries, installed a water/ fuel separator, verified enricher valve is working, replaced the spark plugs, and I'm...
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