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Texasmark replied to the thread ‘91 merc 60hp overheating alarm buzzing.

After you install that new impeller if the problem persists, come back and we can talk about some troubleshooting you can do to isolate...

Nov 1, 2025
Texasmark replied to the thread 1988 Mercury 90 RPM Issue.

How long were you taking to "head in" (really how long had the engine been running constantly) and how long did RPM reduction last. If...

Nov 1, 2025
Texasmark replied to the thread Bench/Sunpad vs Doghouse for Engine Servicing (pic included).

I liked the removable dog house....just remove the hinges so that it just sits there and if you have to have stern seats make them...

Nov 1, 2025
Texasmark replied to the thread 1991 60-HP wont trim down.

On larger engines they use a pair of separate relays which makes troubleshooting the relay as the problem easy....you just switch places...

Oct 25, 2025
Texasmark reacted to roscoe's post in the thread New old stock Quicksilver prop okay to use? with Like.

I’m pretty sure all those props are bad now. Ozone has degraded the integrity of the metal and they will likely turn to dust if you use...

Oct 23, 2025
Texasmark replied to the thread Inspecting 2002 Tracker 125 HP Outboard.

Nothing wrong with my feelings. Just posting events in my life as they happened!

Oct 19, 2025
Texasmark replied to the thread Inspecting 2002 Tracker 125 HP Outboard.

As I recall Mercury made 2 cylinder 20 hp engines that outran everything in their class and the classic 40 HP which a friend of mine...

Oct 19, 2025
Texasmark replied to the thread Inspecting 2002 Tracker 125 HP Outboard.

No doubt they were/are reliable. My experience with a dozen give or take of the brand proved that point to me or I wouldn't have...

Oct 18, 2025
Texasmark replied to the thread Inspecting 2002 Tracker 125 HP Outboard.

The service manual for that engine states that anything below 120 expect problems......looks like you are good to go!

Oct 18, 2025
Texasmark replied to the thread Inspecting 2002 Tracker 125 HP Outboard.

No, comparing the Mercury 4 cylinder back in the 50's to the OMC 2 cylinder engine, more cylinders firing made for smoother...

Oct 18, 2025
Texasmark replied to the thread Inspecting 2002 Tracker 125 HP Outboard.

".........and improving idle quality." Ha! My '88 I6 tower of power was the smoothest idler I ever bought! It also liked to run at 6k...

Oct 17, 2025
Texasmark replied to the thread Inspecting 2002 Tracker 125 HP Outboard.

Well why is it built like no other 2 stroke engine?

Oct 14, 2025
Texasmark replied to the thread Inspecting 2002 Tracker 125 HP Outboard.

Pure speculation on my part but it seems to me that a lot of boaters troll for certain types of fish. My speculation leads me to think...

Oct 13, 2025
Texasmark replied to the thread Inspecting 2002 Tracker 125 HP Outboard.

My 115 was a 2002 year model.

Oct 13, 2025
Texasmark replied to the thread Inspecting 2002 Tracker 125 HP Outboard.

Your old 50 had all the cylinders active all the time. Not so with this engine. The lower cylinders get a little fuel to keep the lube...

Oct 13, 2025

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