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    losing power at WOT

    I have a 1981 Mercury Marathon 135hp outboard. At WOT it runs fine for a short distance, then bogs down. If I let it sit a few seconds, I can open it up again, but then the same thing happens. Any ideas? I have rebuilt carbs, fuel pump, replaced primer bulb with OEM, and changed out all fuel...
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    No fire on right side

    Not sure if I'm doing something wrong, but I posted this once and have had no response. Going to try again. I have a 1981 mariner 135 Hp outboard, model A933381, that lost fire on the right side. I switched wires on the switch boxes (blue and red from one box with the blue/white and red/white...
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    No fire on right side

    I have a 1981 mariner 13y Hp outboard, model A933381. Took it to the lake yesterday and it ran great for about 2 minutes then lost power. Got it home and found that I have no spark to 1-3-5 cylinders. I switched wires on the power packs (red and blue with red/white and blue/white) and there was...
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    Linkage adjustment

    I have a 1986 Mariner 135hp motor that is hard to get into reverse. Forward and neutral are great. Could someone tell me how to properly adjust the throttle/shift linkage. Thanks in advance.
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    Throttle/Shift linkage adjustment

    I have a 1976 75hp evinrude with power problems. I have noticed that the throttl/linkage is way out of adjustment. Can anyone help me with the proper procedure to get it back in line. Thanks in advance.
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