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    Propeller assistance

    What boat?----What model # of your engine?-----Check condition of engine.-----If it is a crossflow you need to do a compression test.----Post your numbers.----And I doubt that your top speed will change by going to a 15" pitch.-----Again I doubt that top speed will change.------Propellers and...
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    Mercury 6HP 4-stroke - Is it worth trying to fix?

    Serial # of your motor ?
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    New Journey

    Need new water pump impeller about every 3 years or so.
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    New Journey

    Those 115 HP motors run very nicely if in good condition and maintained.
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    Electric Start issues

    ???---Well,--- the 12 volts from the battery needs a fuse and the feed to the solenoid is 12 volts.----Then goes to ground via the safety switch.-----So a problem with that wiring / solenoid and the fuse goes ----phoooofff.
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    Selecshift

    With 2 wires attached the switch does absolutely nothing.-----Might as well throw it on the shop floor.--- and put wire to ground.
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    Selecshift

    That switch only needs ONE wire to it.----It has an internal ground.----That switch needs cleaning.----Very simple job !!
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    Selecshift

    Stop-----This switch prevents cranking with too much throttle applied.----It should have continuity to ground at idle or a little faster.-----Post picture of this switch.----I have cleaned many of those switches.----Simple job.----Note,---- 12 volts from battery is not used to make spark for the...
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    Selecshift

    Correct that safety switch is NOT supposed to have continuity when depressed.-------It prevents cranking when depressed too far ( too much throttle ) and nothing is wrong with it.----Sounds like switch needs cleaning or adjusting.
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    Selecshift

    Your boat mechanic is totally wrong on this electric shift !!!------In 1968 they came out with ---' Hydro-electric shift----on 55 HP motors.----On all the big motors from 1969 to 1972.-----And those do indeed go into forward when motor is not running.-----Your mechanic is confused on this , or...
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    Question about LU rebuild + getting ripped off on sale.

    ???-----What motor is this lower unit on ?----My chrystel ball is broken.
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    Selecshift

    The prop should spin freely in neutral , so something is wrong there !!-----Drain gear oil to see what you have in there.-----Do you have all the controls , junction box and generator ?-----Do a complete evaluation of this motor before spending any beer tokens on it.-----Do not worry about...
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    adding electric start

    See post #7 on how to find part #
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    1979 mercury 20hp Texas title question

    So in Texas do you need title to a riding lawnmower , expensive barbeque, stereo / computer system ?----Why did they pick on boats and motors ?
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    Electric Start issues

    Replace / adjust neutral start switch on the motor.
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    Electric Start issues

    More info needed.----Is battery fully charged?----Have you tried using booster cables to the starter ?----Tiller model or remote ?
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    1990 Evinrude 8hp conversion to remote steering and gear/throttle control

    For how many hours ?----Visit ---evinrudeparts.ca.----Find 1990 outboard accessories and look up the part numbers !----Steering adapter bracket was just $17.99
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    SUZUKI 1987 DT8

    Sorry----Post #1 does indicate to me your level of experience or what your tool box has in your workshop.
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    1990 Evinrude 8hp conversion to remote steering and gear/throttle control

    E-bay is also a very good source for NLA parts.----Just put part # into google search.----Found adapter kit in just seconds at $17.99
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    SUZUKI 1987 DT8

    There is but one oil compartment.-----I believe the flush screw is for an adapter to attach a garden hose.-----See if the oil drain hole and upper oil hole are connected.-----Outboard lower units are filled from the bottom till oil comes out the top " vent " hole.
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