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    KILL SWITCH for 86 90HP L6

    Rewiring an older Whaler with new ignition switch w/ correct color code pigtail leads and need to know which wire should be used through the normally closed lanyard kill switch. Diagram shows purple which would put power to accessories and the starter solenoid via the yellow/red lead but there...
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    1986 90 hp l6 kll switch ?

    Rewiring an older Whaler with new ignition switch w/ correct color code pigtail leads and need to know which wire should be used through the normally closed kill switch. Diagram shows purple which would put power to accessories AND the starter solenoid via the yellow/red lead but there is also...
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    LOWER UNIT SWAP 1985 90hp L6

    This engine is on a 17' Montauk w/long shaft. Did Mercury make a shorter shaft for this engine ? It's obvious its too long for this hull and the owner would like to swap it out which will allow the boat/motor to be trimmed properly. Thanks again one and all.
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    ELECTRICAL 1985 90Hp L6 Ser.#A902xxx

    OK, I realized I hijacked an unrelated thread so moving my concerns here. Thanks again to Chris1956 for last reply. I'm in the process of rewiring 17' Montauk that was previously a horror story. Wiring diagram in my Seloc manual indicates the #5 pin (gray) of the harness connects to the...
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    Help with 1986 90 HP six

    Need to know the charging amps as I'm installing new electrical, dual batteries and accessories. Need to know where to connect tach wire. Need a short shaft too..
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    WMK39 Carbs.,adjusting & AutoBlend ???

    1986 90hp six. Still needing advice on the final adjustments for lean/rich settings. The SELOC manual I'm using describes in water adjusting via RPM's and in gear but the boat has NO tachometer which is another point of concern. So any recommendation for a tach. and wire connection will also...
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    86 90Hp 6 Carb adjusting

    Final adjustment advice needed. Rebuilt and started, now idles smooth but smoking heavy. Only parts not replace were the mixture needles and the floats which appear fine. Prior to rebuilds, the boat sat 15 years as is out from the last use. Before rebuilding, fresh fuel and running/idling rough...
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    90 HP 6cyl. Carb adjustments

    Newby needing help. I'm rebuilding a 1986 inline-6 w/ WMK39 carbs and I need advice on the needle/seat adj. Have a new SELOC Marine manual but it does not show the exact WMK39 carbs in the rebuild. Rather, ones of the WM series with the fuel filter in the float cap which is very similar. The...
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    Help with Carbs. 90 HP In line 6/w WMK39

    New here and need expert help. I'm rebuilding a 1986 inline-6 w/ WMK39 carbs and I need advice on the needle/seat adj. Have a new SELOC Marine manual but it does not show the exact WMK39 carbs in the rebuild. Rather, ones of the WM series with the fuel filter in the float cap which is very...
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