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    115 Merc

    I am not getting the proper recharge from my motor. I have a 1985 115hp What do I need to replace to get it to charge my battery? I think I am getting a slight charge 12v charge, but after running my trolling motor for a while or if I idle the motor and run my trolling motor, the volts...
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    WOT RPM

    I have a 1985 115hp anyone know what the WOT RPM should be? Is that with normal load or empty boat?<br /><br />Thanks
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    1971 - 1979 powerhead question

    ok a couple of you smart guys advised me correctly on the 1985 powerhead swap onto my 1979 midsection and lower unit. Thanks, now I am trying to help someone else out.<br /><br />He has a 1971 I6, I have the 1979 (distributor) I6, will the 1979 I6 bolt right up in the place of his 1971 I6...
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    temp of pee stream

    What temp should the pee stream get to? I ran her for about an hour at the lake and didnt even really feel luke warm. I have never seen anything like it, wondering if I have a problem, as I thought 115 hp 1985 Inline 6 would get warm, block is warm, but not hot. Is all good on this?
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    85 115hp Charging Question

    I have reviewed my SELOC manual and I cannot find the particulars on what the motor should be putting out as far as voltage goes. I have a fishfinder that shows the current volts, and with my 50hp 1985 model when running at normal cruising speed she would kick up to about 14 volts. Well this...
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    85 115hp Carb question

    I just replaced my 79 90hp powerhead with the 85 115hp powerhead, what a difference in performance! Anyway, she starts, runs and Idles great, only one problem, the top carb if I idle her for any length of time 3+minutes, starts to drip fuel rather steady right out the front. The little black...
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    water pressure gauge

    I just installed the water pressure gauge on my 115 hp I6. I installed a t connecton about 4 inches up from the tell tail. I am barely, if at all getting a reading on my gauge though. SHould I plug off the tell tail to get pressure? The T connector is fairly large as the hose is fairly large...
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    90hp Powerhead Complete

    Does anyone know where/ who I need to contact as I have a 90hp powerhead, complete with wiring great compression 142-148 in all 6 cyls, I upgraded to a 115hp powerhead and no longer need my 90hp. Just wondering where I might be able to sell it or who to contact. Thanks
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    1979 90hp distributor style

    I just stumbled into a 1984 115hp powerhead complete with all wiring and carbs, supposidly just need to bolt up in place of my current powerhead. Here is my question, will the 1984 just bolt right up in place of my 1979 I-6? Will my cowlings still work or do I have to buy new cowlings?
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    90hp Merc 1979 Inline 6

    Ok, I finally got the motor installed. I have a few questions though,<br /><br />1. If I turn the motor, fairly quickly from one side to the other, it will stall. I have checked all my connections and everything is good and tight. I ran her on the lake WOT and no problem as long as I dont...
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    Whats the problem?

    I live in the Colorado Springs area in Colorado, and I am having a heck of a time finding a place or person that will work on a 79 90hp merc. I just bought one, and am bringing it here from texas. I was told that due to the elevation here in colorado that I needed to have the carbs adjusted...
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    84 50hp Merc

    Ok, I went fishing this weekend and what a frustrating experience. I can run the motor and man it runs like a raped date, just magnificent. But when I shut her off to drift or use the trolling motor it is 50-50 if she will start back up. There isnt any power going to the motor, I figure this...
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    79 90HP Merc

    Ok, I have decided to purchase the motor and now before I pick it up, I need to get the tach, tach wiring, and ensure the controls work. I have a 84 50hp merc now, no tilt/trim. Anyway will that control box work on the 90hp I6 mortor? Will any of the below parts work on the 90hp I6 1979...
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    1979 Merc 90hp (New Guy with ??'s)

    I have been offered a 79 Merc 90hp that "starts easy, has 142-149lbs compression in each of the 6 cyls. Comes with tilt and trim ss prop and 2 spare alum props. Also comes with extra trim motor. Guy wants $350. 2 Questions, one is, is the price in line? the other is, what should I look out...
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