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  1. mallardtone-man

    can I loosen the tension on my throttle at the motor?

    hey guys I recently hooked up a 1999 mercury 125 hp outboard and AM not happy with how stiff the throttle is. I have the tension on the controls turned all the way down. it is just very hard to accelerate. I I was wondering if there is anything I can adjust on the motor that will help this? Also...
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    starter hesitating is this normal?

    Hey guys I have a question about my 1999 mercury 125 starter. When I crank it it usually clicks once like its trying to start then hesitate for a second or two and then cranks. Is this normal or is there a problem with my starter? Thanks in advance for any help James
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    1999 mercury 125 h_p outboard won't start. Please help!

    I recently bought this motor and it has run good for the past 2 months I noticed gas leaking from the accelerator pump so I purchased a rebuild kit and put it in took it out and it was running better than ever. I started trolling and after a bit it died. went to restart it it took 5 cranks and...
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    noise and gas leak in my 125 HP Merc outboard. help!

    I recently bought this motor and it has run good for the past 2 months I noticed gas leaking from the accelerator pump so I purchased a rebuild kit and put it in took it out and it was running better than ever. I started trolling and after a bit it died. went to restart it it took 5 cranks and...
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    do I need a bigger fuse in my starting wire?

    hey guys I built my own cables for my 125 horsepower Merc and included a 100 amp inline fuse one foot off the battery. It has been starting fine for the last month or two but recently died on me I tried cranking it around 20 times then got no spark I checked and the fuse is blown. do I need a...
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    can I join 2 different size wires?

    hey guys I have a boat I am working on but I am NOT an experienced electrician I have wired in my bilge pump and running lights along with a bunch of interior LEDs and a breaker panel with switches I am doing most of it with remnant wire I purchased and don't always have the right size in some...
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    broken hose on back of my merc (what is it?)

    I recently bought this Mercury outboard its a 1999 120 horse when I took off the cover there was a small white plastic hose broken off coming from the top of the motor from a valve at the top of the power head I assumed it was a breather or something because there is another Black heavy high...
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    broken wire above my power trim pump (what is it?)

    hey guys I just noticed a broken wire on the back of my Mercury outboard it is just above and to the right of the power trim pump it is black and connected to a round plastic covered component I can't see where it went to add am Not sure what it is everything appears to be working fine right now...
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    how much oil to put in my 120 horsepower Mercury

    I recently bought this motor and have not run it yet. I know it is low on oil and I plan on getting the oil and Gear lube changed soon however I want to start it first to make sure it is running fine. my question is is there a fill line on my oil tank? I am not seeing one and I have no way...
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    Question about strengthening fiberglass transom to handle larger outboard.

    Ok guys, I have a 1970?s 16 Malibu fiberglass tri hull that I am restoring. I have gutted and restored 90+% of the boat already and re fiberglassed the hull and transom. I have drilled some exploratory holes in the transom and know that it is not 100% because there was some moisture in it and...
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    Where to attach battery cables for 1999 120 hp merc outboard

    I purchased this outboard without any controls or cables and had to make my own battery cables. I am not 100% sure where I am supposed to attach them on the motor. I also want to make sure I have used adequate sized wire and fuse and am not sure where to find this information. I used 8' of #2...
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    Think I fried my stator 76 70hp Johnson... Please Help!

    I just finished installing a new igniton in the gearbox of my 1976 Johnson 70hp, I tested the choke, cranked the motor then one of the mounting bolts I stupidly left sitting loose in the box touched one of the exposed terminals on my overtemp horn and there was a spark. Now I am not getting...
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    1976 Johnson 55hp Sea Horse Wont Idle Right, PLEASE HELP!

    Hey guys, I have come to really rely on this place for answers so hopefully someone knows what I am doing wrong. I have a 1976 55hp Johnson Sea Horse that was running great untill recently now I cannot get it to Idle at all. I just replaced the plugs and stator recently and carbs were cleaned...
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    Motorguide Pro Series Bow Mount. *PLEASE HELP*

    I have a 47lb thrust motorguide bow mount that is less than 5 years old. I recieved it without a the main power cord so I improvised. I was able to fit both the stripped ends of some 6 gauge wire into the original cord, I used a 50A inline breaker and the motor seemed to working fine when I...
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    What prop size for 1976 55hp Johnson and how to measure?

    I have a 1976 55hp Johnson I just bought for a duck boat and will be needing a new prop on it. I need to know what size I am looking for as well as how to measure it. I am not really concerned about speed, more power as the boat is relatively heavy and will be loaded down with guys and gear...
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