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    mer model 110 drops a cylinder

    somtimes at mid range rpm a cylinder will begin to miss, then if i open it up it struggles to fire then eventually will fire normaly. this only happens ocasionaly. im thinking points need adjusting? any other sugestions? thanks in advance. Garrett
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    mer 110 gear oil

    i have an old beautifly running merc model 110 9.8. i wish to change the gear oil in the foot when i drained it it looked dramaticly thicker than the oil in my 225 twins. so i thought id ask rather than ruin the foot. also i think the prop seals are going so i was gona replace those when i did...
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    9.5 IS ABOUT TO FIND A SINK HOLE!!:mad:

    I think im ready to throw in the towel on this thing. when i got it the top cylinder missfired so i replaced the points and condencers. i rebuilt the carb. replaced the impeller. after all that i get is an hour of enjoyment now the bottom cylinder is not firing. i've narrowed it down to the...
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    72' 9.5 tiller handle, what worked for me

    some one sugested i start a new thread for this problem, so....<br />when rebuilding the ignition system to fix a miss fire in the top cylinder. i managed to take out a bolt that was part of the link that held the throttle assembly in the tiller handle from comming out completely. so after two...
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    cowling seal

    anyone know where i can find a cowling seal for my 65' 9.5. mine is dry rotted and doesnt keep the rain out so well. ive resorted to a tash bag over the cowling.<br />thanks <br />Garrett
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    great boat, dead motor ,need advice

    ok, so i found a boat i like. stratos 20' deep v offshore boat. comes with a dead 1988 175 black max. the prop turns while in gear and i can tell the pistons are turning, im gonna check compression tomorow. what should it be? provided that checks out is $3000.00 reasonable for boat, motor, and...
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    evinrude 15 problems

    my cosin has a evinrude 15 serial number 159043. its an older motar not sure what year. we cant get the darn thing to crank. both cylendars have excellent spark they reak of gas after attempts to crank. its not frozen. im not sure where to start. its' got gas air and fire,therore i thought it...
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    86' 55HP SEAHORSE PROBLEM

    ive just bought the boat: its a 14.5ft sur bass boat with a magic tilt trailer and an 86' 55 johnson seahorse, and sh'e dark green. i paid 500 for her. i had it on it's second voyage today. anywho the problem. it fired right off ran like a champ. reversed outa the cannal, then put her in foward...
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