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    Regular maintenance - change just the impeller or entire housing too?

    A prudent owner doing his own work must decide what beer tokens to spend.
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    1985 Mecury 75hp, kill circuit

    Parts are expensive !----What testing was done on trigger unit ?----I would start with getting battery load tested. ---Often a free service at some battery retailers.-----And I would take starter apart for ohm check on armature.-----Should show infinity.-----Possibly new brushes.-----But if beer...
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    Regular maintenance - change just the impeller or entire housing too?

    The stainless cups/ housings in my area do not show signs of wear !
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    Regular maintenance - change just the impeller or entire housing too?

    In many areas ( fresh water ) a new impeller every 2 or 3 years is all you need.-----Also depends on number of hours use.------Maybe get complete kit and use the impeller only.----Have those parts ready should you see wear in the stainless cup.-----Most shops will install a complete kit because...
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    Outboard will only go into "Reverse" gear if propeller is in a certain position

    There is nothing wrong at all.------Motor must be running when shifting.----Or on a stand the propshaft must be turned.
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    optional engine cover for 1971 Johnson 50

    Order a 1988 cover.----See if it will fit.
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    Running to rich

    Ckeck the flywheel key.-----Thermostat installed and motor is warming up properly.-----How did you determine that it is running " rich " ?
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    Merc Thunderbolt manual needed

    Any Mercury dealer will get you a manual.
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    97 johnson 200 Throttle body help

    Rubber parts stored with exposure to fluorescent lighting will suffer !
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    Rec gas prices???

    Some of these multi 450 HP engine 45 - 50 ' boats are in the $ 2,000,000 bracket.----If you can manage one , then fuel is of no concern.-----I think many of them playing at the Haulover Inlet are chartering.----Rental fees are adjusted by the hour.
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    1986 Mercury 90hp inline 6 carburetors spitting gas

    ab59----You are looking in the wrong places for parts.
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    97 johnson 200 Throttle body help

    Newer gaskets are a brown viton material.-----But there is a lot of substandard material out there these days !
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    Old merc outboard details?

    Best to find out what is wrong with the motor first.----Checked flywheel key ( timing ) if equipped with one ?---Fuel pump diaphragm ?------Checked for blockage in exhaust housing ?---Reed valves checked ?----Post actual compression test values.-----Al ignition wires from switch box going to the...
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    97 johnson 200 Throttle body help

    Manual say 10 / 15 INCH LBS.-----Most folks over tighten those.-----A wee baby could do it with bare fingers almost.
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    Old merc outboard details?

    Boat should fly with that motor.-----Checked the reed valves ?-----Fuel pump diaphragm replaced ?
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    Is this normal wear on a distributor belt?

    Put a new belt on.-----Pulling the flywheel with the right puller and technique takes just minutes.-----Mark it or find the timing marks before starting the job.
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    97 johnson 200 Throttle body help

    Part # of them ?-----Where did they come from ?----What torque for the screws ?
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    1960 Gale 25 HP starter 22DE17B

    That may not fit.
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    Old merc outboard details?

    Yes ----I know it is a 4 cylinder motor !
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    Old merc outboard details?

    This motor uses the same pistons / rings / rods as the 2 cylinder 40 HP , 3 cylinder 65 HP and 6 cylinder 115 HP.-----About 66 cubic inches (1100 CC ) displacement.----What specs are you looking for?
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