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    1977 Johnson 70 HP challenge..

    I have a '77 70 HP johnson that I know runs good. But I have a 1989 remote control box. The wiring is different. What color wires connect from the head to the control box so they match up? Once I get the connections right, I will properly connect all the wires.
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    1991 9.9 Mariner lower unit.

    Just cannot figure out how to remove the lower unit so I can replace impeller..I have removed the 3 bolts and the lower unit drops about 3/4". I have tried putting the gears in F/N/R and still it won't drop. Cannot see where there is any linkage to undo. Do I need to remove the starter to get to...
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    Changing Impeller on a Mariner

    I have an older Mariner 9.9 that I use for a kicker. Very little water is coming out of the pee hole and I want to change the impeller but cannot figure out how to disconnect the shift shaft to pull the foot off. I can remove the 3 bolts holding the foot onto the leg and the foot drops 2 inches...
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    Oil light on!

    I have a '99 225HP Merc Bluewater outboard. On the last trip to the coast, I noticed the oil light start blinking. At first it was intermittent. Today, while testing out the motor, the oil light will be off then will come on steady after about 21 seconds. I will stop the engine and immediately...
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    How to fix soft spots

    I have recently purchased a 10 year old catamaran style boat. I have noticed there are 2 soft spots on the deck. One I found when I removed an access panel and water had eaten into the plywood all around the edges and is still wet. The other is in the side of the floor and I would need to drill...
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    NauticPath or Bluechart

    I have recently purchased a Lowrance 5200C with that nice big bright screen. With it I purchased the NauticPath chip. I fish off of Charleston and I noticed that the detail on the NauticPath chart display is not as detailed as the Garmin Bluecharts especially when heading 10 or more miles out...
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    Merc Decals

    I have a 1999 Merc 225XL EFI outboard and cannot find where I can buy a decal for the cowling. Over the years it has flaked off and looks junky. Any links to where I can buy a decal would be appreciated.:confused: thanx, SaltyKayak
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    1995 Merc 9.9 How to discon shift linkage?

    I have a '95 Merc 9.9HP that I want to put a new impeller in. I have changed impellers on other engines but cannot find how to disconnect the shifting linkage on this 9.9 to be able to slide the lower unit off. I have removed the 3 bolts holding the LU on and it will slip off about an inch. Need...
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    9.9 Merc controller question

    I have received a used Quicksilver remote control unit for a 1995 Merc 9.9 HP electric start outboard. Here is a picture of the unit... http://picasaweb.google.com/ljadams/QuicksilverControlUnit/photo#5075713323771469602 There is a screw for increasing the friction but what is the screw for the...
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    Kayot deckboat

    I have recently purchased a 1995 Harris Legend with a 225HP saltwater Merc. I have cleaned the boat up and did a test run this weekend and topped out at 45mph. This will ba a great family boat but the dealer I bought the boat from could not give me any specs on the boat like how many people can...
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