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    Johnson 9.5 only runs on choke

    I have a 1970 9.5 that I've been messing with for a while but i can't get it to run off the choke. It has all new fuel lines from the tank to the carb, new fuel pump, new upper crank seal, new water pump, new plugs. I've cleaned the carb multiple, multiple times. I've reset the points. I'm...
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    Johnson 9.5 leaves oil slick in barrel after running

    I been tuning on my 1970 9.5 and started noticing quite a bit of oil floating around in the barrel after i shut it down. Do you think this is caused by a bad lower crank seal? Any other suggestions?
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    Mercruiser 165 key switch wiring?

    I have a 1970 merc 165 inline 6 and was wondering if someone could tell me what wires go where on the back of the key switch. Is it a 3 or 4 prong switch? Does the switch just have a run and start function with no accessory. I looked on the diagram in the manual but it doesnt really show very...
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    Mercruiser 165 shifts hard after lower unit install

    I replaced the water pump in my lower unit and after i installed it, it seems like it shifts a lot harder than it did before. (1970 mercruiser) I have not ran it yet due to the cold temps outside to see how it shifts but i know i installed it correctly. I've done many in the past. It does...
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    Best place for powerhead rebuild parts?

    Wondering where the best place to order parts from for a powerhead. I need bearings somes seals and a gasket set. Also was looking at the mercury manual which recommends 2-4-c for lubing all bearings and parts during assembly. I looked to find some online and all the sites say not to use it on...
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    Mariner 115 squeals

    I have a '94 115 mariner and it makes a squealing noise after if warms up. You have to cruise around for aout 10 minutes before it starts. Also seems that it gets a little louder when you put it in gear but it can also be heard when it's in neutral. I've tried to pinpoint the location but kind...
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    What Prop is next

    I had a stock aluminum 21 pitch on my 115 Mariner and caught a couple rocks. So while that was being fixed I put on a Ballistic 21 pitch stainless prop and now I run too many Rpm's. It's about 200 rpm over the suggested range. I'd like to stay with the stainless but do I need to go to a 19 or a...
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    Bleeding '94 Mariner 115 trim cylinder. Help!

    Ok, all or most all of the oil leaked out of my cylinder due to a broken fill plug. Now i read the service manual on how to bleed it and it doesn't help much. The only way i can get the motor to go up is by lifting it after i open the manual release valve which i think just lets air in. It will...
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    '94 mariner 115 squeals at idle

    Was on the river this past weekend, stopped for a few minutes and after i refired the engine the thing squeals when it idles and when your trolling. It still runs fine and pulls good. Still pissing water like it should. To me it sounds like a bearing. Almost like when a alternator goes out on a...
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