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    Trim tilt switch for Quicksilver 3000 series I/0 control box

    Hi, I have a 1995 Mercruiser 140 HP I/0 with a control box identical to this one. I need to replace the trim/tilt switch located in the handle. Not the trailer lift switch that's in the body of the control box. Can I use either part number 87-18286AA43 or 87-18286AA41 In pictures on various...
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    Yamaha 70 hp 2 stroke misfires when warm

    I have a 1986 Yamaha 70 hp, model 70ETLJ, 3 cylinder 2-stroke outboard. It started misfiring mid-summer after 30 or more minutes of perfect running. On subsequent trips the misfire started progressively sooner. Misfire now starts after about 10-15 minutes at operating temperature. I ran it on...
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    Controls for '87 and '73 Johnsons

    I've got a set of controls that fit a 1973 Johnson 85 HP manual shift motor. That motor had a black female electrical plug on the upper unit.<br /><br />I'm replacing that old motor w/ a 1987 Johnson 60 hp motor. Will my 1973 compatible controls fit the throttle, shift and electric plug of the...
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    New 2 strokes

    I'm looking to replace a too big, too heavy Johnson 85 hp (1973) on my 16 ft glass runabout. About where in model years do we start to see a higher fuel efficiency in the OMC line of 50-70 hp models? Would like to get something less thirsty and ligher for this rig. Any suggestions about side...
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