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    where to find plastic bases for seats?

    Hi there, I have a boat from 1990 all-fiberglass hull open-bow with a 2-stroke engine. The oil reservoir is located underneath the rear seat of the boat. Over the course of the boats lifespan / multiple owners, neglect, whatever, the base of the seat has deteriorated. In addition, one of the...
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    can I install a flush attachment to a 1990 135hp 2-stroke outboard?

    my boat is docked in salt water all throughout a season. As the title says the boat is from 1990; almost 21 years old. I'd like to, if possible, install a flush attachment to the engine. There is no flush attachment on the engine, there never was. I figured I can just drill a hole in the...
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    High RPM at idle - 1800 - 3000 on shore

    Hi everyone. Summary: -In the driveway -added sta-bil -turned engine over to mix sta-bil and to drain carbs, started and was running at 2k idle. I knew this was high but I continued to let it run so I can close the season. -engine was not running constant, it varied in RPM from 1800 - 3000...
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    Do you replace your 2-stroke oil every year?

    Hi everyone, I'm debating this for myself. This past year I replaced all the oil left in the reservoir because I hadnt done so since I bought my used boat 2 years ago. Now I'm wondering if I should do so every year? My engine is 20 years old, 135hp 2-stroke blackmax, so I figure that I am...
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    Safest way to remove trim assembly while engine is still mounted to the boat

    1990 V6 135hp 2-stroke serial: 0C261104 I read over the service manual on how to remove the trim assembly. It looks like I need to brace the engine in full tilt, remove starboard transom, and support starboard side of engine with c-clamp. What is the [safest] way to keep the engine lifted all...
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    remote control slips and loses shift control

    Hi Folks, This thread is related to my previous thread about losing gear control at the cable level. However, now I have a new problem that's related. First, the issue in the previous thread was a broken cable. I just picked up new cables to replace my old ones. Long story short I had to...
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    Voltage regulator versus regulator assembly

    Hi All, 1990 V6 135 HP 2-stroke mercury ob I may be having an issue with the regulator on my engine overcharging my battery. I will be conducting tests over the next few days using my multimeter and the instructions in the OEM service manual. My question is out of curiosity: In the assembly...
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    Trim motor lost power, I hear the click when pressing the trim buttons though

    Hi there, 1990 135hp v6 black max I trimmed the engine up, then i trimmed it down to remove the cover so I can do a glance over of the inside to check something. As I went to trim up again, about 10 minutes later, neither the up nor down buttons work. I can hear the trim solenoid making a...
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    Lost forward and reverse in water

    Hi all, 1990 135hp v6 black max So I was in the middle of taking the boat out of the water to repair the water impeller, the water was a bit choppy but not too bad. I was circling around going in forward and reverse to account for the current as I was waiting for the trailer to be put in the...
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    Water impeller part numbers: 96148A 8 vs 96148Q 8

    Hi there, On mercury parts express for my engine, the water impeller kit part number is '96148A 8'. On some websites, I see the part number listed as '96148Q8'. Is there a difference in these two impeller kits OR are they the same? For instance a particular website says this about this part...
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    Need new revalve gaskets and replace carb

    Hi there, I had the mechanic take a look at my engine today as it's running at 3k @ idle. He told me that I need "revalve" gaskets replaced and to check the revalves because air is leaking through from them. He also stated I needed to rebuild my carb. All the work he stated would be a days...
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    How to properly prepare an outboard for trailering

    I have a 135hp 1990 v6 outboard on my boat. So far I only have to trailer the boat less than two miles and so far i've been trailering it fully tilted up. I know this isnt good, but I can't trailer in the vertical position because I live in a very hilly area. That said I am trying to google...
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    Recommend a good marine mechanic book to me

    Not really a mercury specific question; but it can be and I have a mercury engine so? I am really a newb when it comes to engines; cars, boats etc. I know how to change spark plugs. I just figured out with the help of step-by-step instructions from mercury how to replace the fuel pump...
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    Spring tune-up, engine idle @ 3k rpm, battery at 16.5v, engine runs @ 182.5 F

    Hi All, This post may be an over analysis and a waste of time but I just wanted to summarize my observations in case something doesn't sound right here. The engine turned on immediately, hooray! Few things that I noticed were: 1: The engine was idling at 3,000 RPM. I THINK i remember idle...
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    Anode bolts broken inside threading; threading also worn

    The issue occurred on a mercury engine but I wouldn't say this issue is mercury specific so I posted in the general forum. During my spring tune-up I went to replace the anodes on the engine. I've owned the boat for 2 years and never replaced the anodes (1990 boat). It looks like the trim anode...
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    Changing the diaphram of the fuel pump

    Hi there, I spoke with my mercury dealer for fuel/water seperator recomendations and he mentioned that for the age of my engine I should replace the diaphram in my fuel pump. Engine: 1990 135hp black max 2-stroke v6. The assembly diagram on the mercury website does not make the part fuel...
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    Gas filter/water seperator GPH?

    Hi There, I have a 1990 (or so) 2-stroke mercury 135hp 6-cyl. I do not have a water/fuel separator and I was thinking of installing one. The list of Racor filters in the west marine catalog state flow rates, anywhere from 35gph to 90gph. How can I determine what my flow requirement is?
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    How to clean oil reservoir for 2-stroke engine

    Hi there, I purchased my boat about years ago and as far as the oil goes, i've only refilled the reservoir. So today, I wanted to change over the oil in the reservoir, reset it if you will, because its a very darkish color - not what i expect out of new clean oil. What I found was some think...
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    New London CT - Sailfest boat launch?

    Has anyone here been to 'sailfest' in new london ct around the 4th of july? This year we want to take our boat, and I remember from years past there area hundreds of boats on the water to watch the fireworks show. Has anyone taken there boat, launched, and pulled the boat back out same day? Any...
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    Engine will not start now - loss of pwr, but it ran great for the last two weeks

    Hi there, I will be as detailed as possible so I will try to be short: Engine: 2-stroke 135hp outboard mercury. Launched the boat two weeks ago, ran beautifully. Went on the boat last weekend, ran terrific. Yesterday, went to start up the engine - turned over, ran ok. I let it warm up at a...
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