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    Trim motor replacement....

    ..is this a job for a novice. Looks simple enough. Is it tricky? It's a Merc 125 saltwater...2004
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    Is this bad?

    I know it can't be good, but what I mean is , is it really bad? I had my impeller changed about 2 1/2 months ago the the mechanic had trouble getting the lower unit off. He made a small nick (maybe with a screw driver?) right where the lower unit meets the......upper unit? Any way, I ran the...
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    Replacement gauges

    Anyone know where I can find a replacement gauge for my 2004 Trophy 1903. It is a 3 in 1 gauge that reads tach, volts, fuel level. It was made by Faria. I was unable to locate the gauge on their website.
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    Merc 125 tune-up question

    I have a Merc 125 saltwater. It has been used pretty lightly for 3 seasons. I want to take it in for maintainence, but I don't want to tell them to "tune it up" for fear of being taken for a ride. So what needs to be done at this point, as far as routine maintainence? (The lower unit oil has...
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    Installing rod holders on console

    I have a Trophy 1903(2004 year model). I have installed rod holders on the right side of the the console where there is an access plate to access the inside of the console, but I can't figure out how to access the left side. Any suggestions?
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    Tach stuck

    My tach is stuck on 3k. Any suggestions on how to fix it or time for a new gauge?
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    Greasing Prop Shaft

    After greasing my prop shaft, is it really necessary to torque the prop nut or can I just put it back on good and snug? (Merc manual recommends torquing) Its a Merc 125 Saltwater
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    Mercury 2-4-c grease

    Anyone know what king of grease this is? My Mercury manual says not to mix different types of grease. Mine needs greasing, but I haven't been able to find this stuff. What else can I use?
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    Tach Problem

    I have a Trophy 19ft center console with a Merc 125. It was about a year old when I bought it, and I've had it almost a year. When I got it the tach seemed to work fine. Then the needle began sticking. I could thump the front of the gauge and this would seem to "fix" the problem for the time...
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    What, exactly, is a bus bar? (nm)

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    VHF, GPS Installation

    I have a Trophy 19ft center console. I know nothing about installing electronics. I managed, however, to install my vhf by following the hot & ground wires of the depth finder and connecting the vhf to the same place (an accessory switch on the console). Is this ok that they're on the same...
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    Merc 125 Saltwater; oil leak

    I have a 2004 Merc saltwater outboard. When I trim the motor all the way or almost all the way up, outboard oil leaks out from the front where the cowling meets the motor. When I remove the cowling, I cant find any obvious place where the oil is coming from. By the way, the motor runs fine...
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