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    Quick confirm: oil mix

    Not "necessary" as any TC-W3 is sufficient BUT use whatever you're confirmable with (including the mix ratio)
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    overheating - looking for a cause

    You may of (inadvertently) not insert the pick-up tube into the water pump housing? Just drop the LU slightly and see if the tube is lined up with the pump Does it have a tell-tail?
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    Quick confirm: oil mix

    50:1 is the mix ratio When you finish the jug synblend just switch to TC-W3 oil from wallymart or pick one (lol); There are roughly 600 blends certified by NMMA as TCW3 compliant. The only thing guaranteed to be unique about these blends is the NMMA certification/registration number assigned to...
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    lower unit swap from a 85hp to a 125hp

    Is that because they became Mercs. gear-assemblies?
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    1984 Force 85HP starter will not operate - all wiring appears to be correct

    I think we lost him??
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    50HP Mercury Thunderbolt Stalling

    Welcome to IBoats 1. Verify if the engine is running on all Cylinders, by pulling the cable off the spark-plug & listen for RPM drop on that cylinder (no drop = no fire) 2. Inspect/Replace the fuel-pump if not done already What is the year/serial number of the motor? What are the compression...
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    1986 35hp Force lower unit.

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    I can't access some forums

    Some think...it's an entitlement...some know; it's a privilege
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    T&T leakdown tests

    Not a "stupid" question but "loaded" question. lol
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    Famous shift shaft

    Most if not all Mercs. had some type of "guide" to keep the upper shift-shaft in place for that purpose (they tend to fall out, once the LU has been removed)
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    Famous shift shaft

    I'm not sure what pictures you're talking about. This the procedure; Turn the LU shift shaft by hand counter-clockwise until it stops, then with Vise Grips tight on the bottom of the shaft turn it a few more degrees CCW until it clicks into a stop, this should be neutral - check by turning...
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    T&T leakdown tests

    Jerry is going to swing by to pick up the old ones :ROFLMAO: (I don't like our choice of emojis that we have now)
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    early 70s Mercury 500 50hp ignition question

    Duly noted
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    Force 85 really difficult to start

    We actually have one in our shop (at work) that's why I recognize the cards. It got used on the Diesel engines (never actually used it myself) I'm not sure how old?? maybe '70s (the pic is from Flea bay)
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    Force 85 really difficult to start

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    early 70s Mercury 500 50hp ignition question

    In the pictures provided; yours is pre '73 after that it went to individual coils & and a different switch-box (still belt driven) In '75 or '76 it went to a Stator & Trigger assembly under the Flywheel They were good solid motors accept setting the max spark-advance etc. is a hassle. (don't...
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    I can't access some forums

    With all the "bugs" to be removed & the system perfecting, let me say; I LOVE the new system!!! Many thanks again to all
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    T&T leakdown tests

    Yeah..better save than sorry, especially if the experts have warned us Good call!!
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    Force 85 really difficult to start

    7 Bar = 101.5 PSI The compression reading is not "great" and judging by the compression-tester having (still) a card read-out means it's most likely accurate; the good part is that all readings are close together.
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    Force 85 really difficult to start

    what is the question?
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