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    suzuki dt 85 70 hp

    My friends suzuki dt 85 70 hp keeps running when turned off, with all 3 plug wires pulled, and full line pulled. Ran for about 4 minutes at 5000 rpm Thoughts?
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    '79 Mercury 900 outboard power loss

    When going back to shore my engine powered down, then revved high. Though I got back to the dock, it felt like the exhaust was the only power I had to get me back to the dock. I'm really hoping my lower unit didn't just go out. I would like other thoughts please.
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    78-79 55hp Evinrude acceleration issue

    My friend has this motor that bogs when getting up to speed with the motor cover on, but accels faster when it's off. Thoughts?
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    1978 Mercury 900 90HP will not start

    I don't know what the heck is going on now. I've replaced the solenoid, starter, rectifier, switchbox, and distributor assembly. I've just installed the distributor assembly a few days ago and had my mechanic set the timing to specs. I've ran the boat for 2 days, but now it's not starting. I...
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    1978 Mercury 900 90hp distributor assembly needed

    I'm not sure if this post is in the correct section. I have a 1978 Mercury 900 90hp that needs a complete compatible distributor assembly. Please don't offer the part from cdi electronics because mine does come apart. Can someone please help me find the part? I've been looking for 2 weeks...
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    1978 Mercury 900 90HP possible bad trigger. Will this one work?

    Here's a link for the part I'm looking at. Just needing to know if this will work? http://www.ebay.com/itm/222099350029...xe=exe,ext=ext
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    79 mercury 90hp 900 no spark

    I have replaced new parts: switchbox, solenoid, starter, rectifier, and plugs. The motor wants to turn over, but when I try to link and sync there's no spark.
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    1978 mercury outboard 90hp starting issue

    New starter, switching, rectifier, and solenoid. 3 fully charged bateries. Just clicks when trying to start when turning key. Starts when jumping from solenoid to starter. Thoughts??
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    Switch box/powerpack

    I'm getting a new Switch box/powerpack for my 78 Mercury 90hp outboard. Do I need to adjust anything on it before or after I install it?
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    boat seat law

    I have a bench seat on my boat w/o a back rest. I was stopped by a game warden the other day and he stated it's illegal to have a seat w/o a back rest. I asked him if I can see the regulation about that. After he searched, he said he cannot find it right now. I explained I've read the rules and...
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    '78 Mercury 900 90hp possible solenoid issue

    When I turn the key to start the motor the solenoid just clicks, but motor will not turn over. I've replaced the rectifier and battery is fully charged. Any suggestions?
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    78 mercury 900 90hp

    My battery was fully charged when I hit the water. I drove up the river about a half mile, then the boat died only after about an hour of trolling. I checked the battery and it said it was down to half charged. This battery is brand new 29dc only about 5 days old. The trolling motor is on a...
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    '78 Mercury 900 90hp spark plug wires need replaced

    I believe my '78 Mercury 900 90hp spark plug wires are original. I'm having a heck of a time trying to find out what wires I need to replace them with?
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    '78 Mercury 900 90hp draining battery while sitting in driveway

    I have a '78 Mercury 900 90hp that's draining my brand new 29DC battery I just bought a few days ago while sitting in driveway, then will not allow to start my engine. I have absolutely nothing hooked up like fish finder (sits in the house), there's no radio, and there's no bilge pump. This has...
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    Switchbox issue?

    When I purchased my boat it came with a '78 Mercury 900 90hp. The guy said I may need to take a hairdryer and heat up the switchbox for about 5-10 minutes to get it started. It does fix the starting issue. I would like to know if it could be something else causing this to happen?
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