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    Water pump carrier dilemma (2006 optimax 200)

    Rebuilding water pump on 2006 Optimax 200 (SN 1B263291) for the first time. I was expecting (and had bought) a kit with a 807929A1 carrier assembly (picture attached) because that is what the engine diagram showed for my serial number. When I took the engine apart, it actually had a 840836A2...
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    Zerk size on 2006 Optimax 200

    My grease gun does not seem to fit the zerks on my Optimax (its 1/8npt nozzle/coupler is too small so grease goes everywhere except into the fitting). What am I missing? Sorry for such a simple question, but never have had this problem on my John Deere tractor, etc. Does Mercury use a...
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    Replacing roller cage bearing ('87 Force 125)

    Rebuilding my blown engine and looking for advice... 1. 1987 Force 125 2. exhaust port cover gasket blew in vicinity of bottom piston, spurting water into engine compartment. Don't know how long it ran this way. 3. replaced gasket 4. engine ran great for a couple of hours and then blew...
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    1987 125hp exhaust gasket sealant?

    Water is squirting from exhaust port plate (inside engine compartment). Manual shows two gaskets to replace. Is any sealant needed or are these replaced dry? If sealant is needed, recommendations on type/brand/manufacturer? Clymer manual doesn't say anything about using a sealant.
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    1987 125hp remote console

    Trim switch is barely working. Looking for suggestion on where to find parts or entire replacement console. Ones I have found on the net are pricey ($300-400). Any ideas on sources for used parts or for a universal throttle/gearshift unit?
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