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I misphrased the issue I was having with the 25 HP Mercury. The service manual refers to the feature as co-pilot. The manual states: Recommended adjustment is such that the motor will remain in a fixed course position (during normal operation) without the need of manual control, yet will not be...
I have owned this motor since new. Many repairs over the years. Runs terrific the last couple of years. Something I noticed last summer (2022). When operating engine, I noticed cooling water shooting out around the shift shaft just above the gear housing. It is spraying out around where the...
I have own a 1985 Mercury 25HP XD since new. It is mounted on a Bluefin 15 foot aluminum boat. The problem I have is that the autopilot adjustment screw has never provided enough resistance to keep the motor steering straight ahead if there is a need to release the tiller handle. I have adjusted...
