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    98 Johnson leaking hydraulic fluid.

    I did not think that PTT unit had any place to leak in that area. It should only leak from where the rods emerge from the casting. If is is leaking from the bottom, maybe you have a crack in the casting. If you sand off the paint, you should see the crack.
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    Glastron SX 175 Gas Smell

    I would expect the tank to be plastic since it is from 2001. Fuel lines do not last forever. Also check any fittings in the lines, filter connections and connections to the motor. Just a few drops of gasoline leaking could be the issue. Fuel gauge senders can leak. I would check there for...
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    Cannot reinstall lower unit on 1990 150 blackmax

    You did use the plastic water pipe extension to align the waterpipe? If so, Nothing needs to be used to pull the water pipe into position.
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    Cannot reinstall lower unit on 1990 150 blackmax

    They do fit tight. Tilt the motor up and wiggle it. Tighten the bolts with fingers only, and you will not ruin anything. I would not think the strap is a good idea. If she won't go, try dropping the gearcase and re-aligning the driveshaft splines. The exhaust gasket is on correctly...
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    Where is the fuse on a 1996 mercury 150efi 2.5L off short motor

    A lot of them have the serial number on a silver plug on the block. Carb Mercs have an inline fuse on the solenoid wire (yellow/red),under the cowling. It only kills the starting circuit. I am not sure what an EFI motor has.
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    1959 Johnson seahorse 10hp qd-20 wont idle and need bracket

    Do those older motors have fuel pumps on them, or is it the two line pressure fuel tank?
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    1989 merc black max xr4 prop questions

    For max speed, they boat needs to trim up just before it porpoises. If you cannot get it to that point, some speed is lost. A prop for max speed usually achieves that speed and RPM, when trimmed to max. If does not sound like you have this scenario. Engine could be too small, prop pitch...
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    1989 merc black max xr4 prop questions

    Are your trimming it until she porpoises? Does the nose rise? Did you check the hull for straightness? A hook in the hull will cause the bow to dive and drag. How long and heavy is the hull? What is max HP rating?
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    Help identify this hardware

    Those are standard trailer rollers. They usually support the keel or a strake. The u-bolts attach them to the trailer frame. Not sure what the side rollers are for, but look to be custom for a particular hull.
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    Play in driveshaft

    Some gearcases have 2 piece driveshafts. They have a junction, just above the driveshaft bearing, and have some wiggle, when not installed. The crankshaft holds the top of the driveshaft, when in use. There is a seal on the driveshaft. It sounds like yours's is leaking.
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    1976 Mercury 850 value

    Part 84-73362A1 looks to be the harness from switchbox to each coil. So get some ring terminals, and 4 different colors of wire and a soldering iron and make one up. Be glad is it not an exhaust baffle that you need. You have an ancient motor. Non-tune up stuff is going to be NLA.
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    Salt from outboard ruined my tools!!

    Gee, try leaving some tools in the boat at the salt water slip.
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    Using navigation lights with bow lights in unison.

    Gee, those LED lights are .4A. I know LED lights are more efficient than incandescent lights, but those LEDs are less than 5 Watts. I doubt those will light up more than 10 foot from the bow. The cheapest Wallyworld handheld spot light is 100W.
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    1994 merc 115

    Sounds electrical. Since the starting system and ign system are both affected, and they are not connected, except at the main harness plug and the ign switch, check those two places. Look for broken wires, corroded wires. Also check the main fuse. That doesn't affect the ign, but it would...
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    1976 Mercury 850 value

    You might be able to give them away in my area (salt water), but not sell them. The blocks get real brittle and corroded from the salt over 47 years. You would need to be able to do any maintenance/repair on them yourself, as no shop here would touch them. If you plan to run it, pick up an...
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    Need Help with Remote control box

    Jake, your issue could be the remote control, or it could be engine tuning. This should be posted in the Force motor forum. djslice, Force motors were quite numerous. A replacement remote control should not be hard to identify. Look on the crowleymarine site under Force accessories for a...
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    Mercontrol Shifter Issues

    A modern Mercury control will mechanically fit and work properly. The wiring will be different. You will need to either update the engine harness or reuse the originally wiring.
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    Bearing Buddies Ruined?

    If your trailer wheel doesn't have brakes, you can fill the hub as much as you want w/o fear of the grease melting and building pressure. If you have brakes, don't overfill the BBs. So when the front plate starts to move, stop pumping.
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    1150 Link & Sync Question

    The bolt holes on your Mercury are quite different than the standard. Your Merc uses six 3/8" bolts and two thumb screws. The newer pattern is four 1/2" bolts. So fill and drill. Why are you worried about engine weight? Your transom and boat look able to carry a 500# motor. A Merc 150HPV6...
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    V6 lower unit prop shaft

    You can chase the threads, and clean up the splines with a file. Not sure what caused it, perhaps ill fitting prop splines and an ill fitting prop nut? Will it work, probably....
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