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    Suzuki DF90 - Steering Shaft frozen

    Is it possible to over grease it?
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    Suzuki DF90 - Steering Shaft frozen

    No, engine does not move easily when the steering is disconnected.
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    Suzuki DF90 - Steering Shaft frozen

    Due to covid my boat sat for 18months on a trailer. When I finally did try to launch it, everything was fine but the steering shaft had frozen. After alot of work we finally got it to move back and forth but it was really stiff. I have installed a new steering cable but that didn't help...
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    topside paint chipping

    Re: topside paint chipping hhere's some pics of some of the chipping.
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    topside paint chipping

    had my boat completely redone, new gelcoat on the hull and what I thought was going to be gelcoat on the topside appears to be merely paint? Problem is after 1 month and babying my boat, the paint has small chips in it. Not sure if the wrong paint was used, not enough or what? Is there any...
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    oil change question

    I have a Mercury 90 HP 4 stroke and am about to do an oil change. The manual says to use SAE 10W30 however, I am unable to find any of that oil type in country (I live in Belize). I can get SAE 10W40. Would this be an acceptable substitute? thanks
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    Rotary vs Rack steering

    Hi all, Finally, the steering cable broke this weekend. I was able to cripple home just before the tropical wave hit here in Belize. Now, I need to replace the steering cable and I am looking at purchasing a new steering kit. I currently have a 21ft centre console fishing boat, with a 90HP...
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    alarm beep?

    I have a 2001 90 HP 4 Stroke When I turn the key to Run (not start) the alarm sounds in one long continuous beep. It never did this before (but then it never sunk before either). Does this beep indicate Temperature or Oil ? thanks
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    it sank....

    Yup, woke up this morning and found my boat, still tied to the dock but on it's side and my Merc 90 HP 4 stroke completely submerged. Aside from purchasing a new o/b any advise on how to clean it out (if it is even possible)? I'm going to go find the tequila bottle now.
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    90 HP 4 Stroke - intermittent start problems

    My merc starts up like a champ every morning. However, occassionally, after running, when I turn the enjoy off and then turn it back on there is nothing. It does click but won't start. I've tried various ways of trying to get it to start, such as, jiggling the battery connections, turning the...
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    warranty recall information?

    I have a 2001 90HP ELPT o/b My rectifier died recently and someone suggested that I contact Mercury to see if it was recalled and if it might be covered under warranty.<br /><br />Does anyone know where I might be able to find out what parts on my o/b have been recalled? I live overseas so if...
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    Yamaha F90 and F115 prices

    Can anyone give me a rough estimate of the retail price of the Yamaha F90 and F115?<br /><br />I'm thinking of replacing my Merc.
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    Compression Test question

    sorry but this might seem like a dumb question but here goes...<br /><br />I recently had a used cylinder head installed on my Mercury 90HP 4 stroke O/B. Is a compression test necessary or advisable after installing a new cylinder head?<br /><br />My mechanic says No.
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    Flexible Fuel Fill Hose

    Hi all,<br /><br />I recently replaced my fuel tank with a new plastic one. Unfortunately where the fuel enters the tank is in a new spot and I had to improvise to get the fuel fill hose to reach it.<br />So, I used a 90 degree elbow.<br /><br />This worked fine except when I go to the gas dock...
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    bunk repairs

    This weekend's project is going to be recarpeting and painting the wooden bunks.<br /><br />Any suggestions on what brand/type of paint I should use on the bunks? <br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />t
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