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    Looking for 2000-2001 yamaha 80hp 4 stroke battery to motor wiring harness?

    As the title says. Does anyone know where I could get the wiring harness that hooks up to the battery and plugs into the plug that is on my motor? I bought a used motor and had it shipped but they didn't ship the brand new prop or the main wiring that were suppose to be shipped. I have a...
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    Modifying a Yamaha tiller handle to fit on a 99 merc. 40hp 4 stroke?

    Is it possible to modify a Yamaha type tiller handle to fit onto my merc. motor? The factory merc. handle is to short and pretty basic. I really like the Yamaha handle and it would be the perfect length for my set up. If it can be modified relatively easily to fit my motor I am thinking of...
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    1999 merc. 40hp 4 stroke remote steering to tiller conversion help?

    Can anyone on here help me find a tiller handle with electric start and power tilt/trim that I can get to convert my remote steering set up to a tiller set up? I am willing to trade my remote steering controls for a tiller steering set up or buy one if the price is right. Please let me know if...
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    Used fly wheel for my motor?

    Can anyone tell me where I can get a used fly wheel for my 1999 merc. 40hp 4 stroke? I have searched the net and can't seem to find any used ones but tons of new ones. I don't have the cash to buy a brand new one right now so I was hoping someone on here knew of somewhere for me to get a pretty...
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    1999 merc. 40 hp 4 stroke problems

    Hey guys/gals I have been having problems with my boat motor lately and thought maybe I could get some advise on here in what to look at trying to fix first. I don't really have any extra coin due to a back injury and being on disability so I am trying to see if I can fix it myself first. I...
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    prop help

    I am just wondering if someone can help me to decide which prop to order. I have a 1999 alumacraft magnum 165 with a 1999 40 hp merc 4 stroke on the back and a 6 inch manual jack plate. Right now I have it fully loaded with a 24 volt bow mount trolling motor, a 12 volt back trolling motor, 3...
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    60 hp yamaha tiller swap?

    Hey does anyone know if you can change a 2001 yamaha tiller motor into a steering wheel type? I have a chance to pick one up for a good price that is a tiller but my boat is a remote steering type. If I can just swap out some parts for a decent price then I am thinking I may get this motor and...
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    1999 mercury 40 hp four stroke oil?

    I am just wondering if anyone can tell me what oil to use for my little 4 stroke? I noticed that it is a little on the low side and would like to top it up. Can I just use any 4 stroke oil or does it have to be marine oil? I was looking to maybe get amsoil or lucas oil in 10w30 but decided I...
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    weight of a 1980's mercury 115 hp?

    Does anyone know the weight of a 1980's merc 115 hp motor? I am looking into trading my extra vehicle for one but am not to sure if it is alot heavier then the newer motors or if it is still close. I always run a transom saver when trailering the boat so I am thinking it should be fine but...
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    prop hub?

    Could anyone on here tell me how to identify if a prop will fit my motor? I was at my local marine shop the other day and noticed an 8 pitch prop sitting in the used section and the guy told me that there is no chance it will fit my motor without even looking at it. He never really talks about...
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    Motor rpm questions?

    I have been looking into getting a new motor for my boat since mine is just a little 40hp 4 stroke motor that is very underpowered for my boat. I am trying to figure out a way to get it to its full potential. My motor is rated for 6000rpm and I can't get it any higher then 4000rpm. Does this...
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