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    Starter Issues and Correct Part

    Here are the pictures. The black one is the new one. The non-black one is the old one. Side by side pictures and also the teeth.
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    Starter Issues and Correct Part

    Hi All, Couldn't re-start the boat after being in the middle of the lake (needed to be towed into shore). The starter was sounding tired for the last year or so, turned slowly (no battery issues, was fully charged and I always bring a booster with me). This time it wouldn't start. A couple of...
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    1998 Alpha 1 gen 2 Mercruiser 4.3L 6 Cylinder w/ 1.62R outdrive and 14.5 x 19 Prop

    Hi All, I just noticed what I believe is a mismatch in regards to my engine and outdrive. I bought this boat used a year ago and didn't notice the ratio stamped on the outdrive until recently. I assumed it was 1.81, but it isn't. And a serial number search also noted it was a 1.62R. I...
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    Broke Gear Lube Connector in Gimbal Housing Assembly - What do I need to order?

    Hi, Looks like I broke off the plastic connector for the gear lube in the gimbal housing assembly. I knew I had to be careful (reading the forums), but I hadn't even started trying to pull the hose and I noticed gear fluid leaking (and I looked and the hose was disconnected/broke off). Looks...
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    Idle and Mixture screw adjustment - what is meant by turns? 360 or 180 degrees?

    Silly question - but need to make certain. I'm rebuilding my carb and noticed the initial idle and mixture adjustments. It just states "turns" Our wrists usually only allow up to 180 degrees, so not sure they mean full (360 degrees) for each turn or 180 degrees. I believe it's a full 360...
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    Mercruiser Carb Rebuild - Idle Mixer/speed questions

    Have a 4.3L Mercruiser with a 2 barrel carb (807764) on a 2001 Bayliner 1850. Bought a spare carb locally from someone who had the same carb (got it from someone who didn't winterize their boat properly and cracked the engine - so they were parting it out). Paid $50 for it, so figured it would...
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    Mercruiser Carb Paint (Rebuilding)

    What paint can I use on the carb (external)? I'm rebuilding my carb and figured I may as well paint it (has a few chips hear and there). Can I use the same mercury spray paint I would use on the outdrive/sterndrive?
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    Carb Kit Replacement 1981 4HP Envrinrude (E4WCIC)

    Hi All, I replaced the Carburetor components as per the Carb Kit out there available on many sites. However, there were a few components I wasn't certain where they were located to replace or how to remove the old one. See picture attached (I had 3 pieces left over, A. Nylon washer, B. Rubber...
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    1978 Johnson 115, and Gear Lube

    Hi All, According to a sticker on the engine, OMC HI-VIS is required (its for a 1978 Johnson 115). I've been able to find SAE90 or type C gear lube that can be used on OMC engines made by Shell/Nautilus. Will this work? thanks, Tobyguy
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    1979 Johnson 115, Where's the carb? Where do I Spray fogging oil?

    Hi All, First timer here trying to winterize my 1979 Johnson 115 Sea Horse Megaflash CD Outboard Motor. I'm trying to figure out where I spray the carb? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. thanks, Tobyguy
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