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    Texasmark replied to the thread Cost of carb rebuild.
    I like my puddling theory better.......
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    Texasmark replied to the thread Cost of carb rebuild.
    Go find the news writeup on the 20 HP Mercury fishing motor that has the characteristics I mentioned above. Timeline would be around...
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    Texasmark replied to the thread Cost of carb rebuild.
    I forgot something that can make a big difference in smooth operation at idle and adjacent speeds......when not up on plane, and just...
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    Texasmark replied to the thread Boat Battery Questions - Cranking.
    My take on deep cycle is that they have thicker and fewer plates. Apparently a thick plate tolerates the ups and downs of deep cycling...
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    Texasmark reacted to airshot's post in the thread Boat Battery Questions - Cranking with Like Like.
    Get two new gp 27 combo batteries. They are a cross between deep cycle and starting type battery, commonly used in motor homes and...
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    Texasmark replied to the thread Cost of carb rebuild.
    Before you start spending a lot of money, get some fresh fuel and add 2 oz per gallon of Sea Foam.....engine cleanup in a...
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    Texasmark replied to the thread gas from exhaust.
    I'd start looking around the engine proper for signs of wetness, then wipe and smell to ensure its gas and go from there. You didn't...
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    Texasmark replied to the thread 2005 Mercury 115 ELPTO No Spark.
    Get a manual. Then you have reliable access to the whole engine and you can troubleshoot with confidence, not hit and miss guessing or...
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    Texasmark replied to the thread 2005 Mercury 115 ELPTO No Spark.
    Well its supposed to spin fast if working properly as there is no resistance to dissipate the energy being consumed from the battery...
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    Texasmark replied to the thread Swapping to an opti.
    I've thought about upgrading my carbed 2002 115 to an injected engine till I read problems on here and other forums with owners writing...
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    Texasmark replied to the thread Mercury 115 2 Stroke ELPTO Service Manual.
    I got a real nice, new printing, for my 2002 115 off ebay for a decent price.
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    Texasmark replied to the thread Test wheel needed.
    What is the shallowest pitched aluminum prop you can find at a marine dealer that has been in business for decades and has a wall full...
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    Texasmark replied to the thread Boat Battery Questions - Cranking.
    The deep cycle/starting, size 27 battery does exist. Here is an ad for such. Knowing something exists helps you to have confidence...
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    Texasmark replied to the thread 2005 Mercury 115 ELPTO No Spark.
    ebay sells manuals for that engine. I have essentially the same 115, only a 2002 model. You covered everything that I would have...
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    Texasmark reacted to racerone's post in the thread Questions about purchasing a 1982 75 HP 3 cylinder Johnson with Like Like.
    Those are an excellent / simple and reliable engine.------Hopefully it has the newer ( thick skirt ) pistons in it.
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