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    Mercury 800 Tilt/Trim problems - Won't tilt up. plus general question!

    Re: Mercury 800 Tilt/Trim problems - Won't tilt up. plus general question! Here is a link to the manual for your PTT system. Picasa Web Albums - Smig - PT&T Manuals Here is a wiring diagram for your system. Yours may differ, in that some systems used two solenoids instead of one. Upper...
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    Major quake off Prince Rupert BC - Tsunami warnings out for west coarst and Alaska

    Keep your heads up and stay safe http://www.google.org/publicalerts/alert?aid=e03a6e895721fff1&hl=en&gl=CA&source=web
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    Possibly saved a life today - PHOTOS ADDED

    Re: Possibly saved a life today Re: Possibly saved a life today Finally got the photos of this event.
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    Possibly saved a life today - PHOTOS ADDED

    A friend invited myself and my wife out sailing today for what would be our first time in a sailboat. Afternoon started out great with a fairly strong NE wind and 2-3ft waves. We were having fun tacking back and forth up the lake pretty much by ourselves enjoying the sun and stiff breeze...
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    71 Merc 800 - Check out this bearing, what's left of it.

    Project started out just changing the lower crankcase seals because I was getting water into the #4 cyl. After removing the powerhead I proceeded to pull the lower cap and this is what I found, just as you see it. There are at least 5 balls missing from the bearing and the ball cage is all...
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    Looking for source of lower crankshaft wear sleeve

    From info on these forums I've read that Merc had a wear sleeve available to install over the lower crankshaft to repair worn and corroded seal surfaces. The p/n I've got is A-86349A1 for a 1971 80hp. I've checked with a local Merc dealer and they were virtually clueless. Went and spoke with a...
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    Lower Crank Seal Orientations - 71 Merc 800

    Manual states to install both seals with lip toward the outside of the cylinder block. That is how the original seals are installed. Have read elsewhere on there forums to install the inner seal in one orientation and the outer seal in the opposite orientation. I'm tending to think that Merc...
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    Dwell Tach question.

    Going thru an old box recently I came across a piece of test equipment I had bought some25-30 years ago. Had forgotten I still had it and now am wondering if I can use it as a "shop tach" to verify the RPM of my 1971 Merc 800 4 cyl outboard. It has a distributor but no points. It uses the CD...
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    1971 Merc 800 stalls when put into gear - UPDATE 7/27

    Have had this motor going on 4 seasons now and have struggled with this issue since I got it. I've managed to "get by" with it by goosing the throttle as it goes into gear but I can not confidently shift gears while docking etc., without it stalling at the worst times. I'm not prepared to put...
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    Motor Cowling Seal Discolored - 88 Johnson 4hp

    Bought this little motor last month and have been cleaning it up and getting it ready to go. The white rubber seal around the motor cowling is mottled/stained with what looks like mildew. Have tried Spray 9 and bleach with no luck trying to clean it up. Any suggestions ?
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    1988 Johnson 4hp Deluxe - suddenly no spark (Update)

    Have been working on this new-to-me motor hoping to be able to use it as a trolling motor. Replaced water pump impeller, changed LU oil, replaced ignition sensor module under flywheel that was physically broken. I also repaired the kill switch wire that runs from the tiller handle to the...
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    Converting 1988 Johnson 4HP Deluxe from 15" to 20" - parts still available?

    Bought this nice little 4hp motor as a trolling motor but have found that the longer shaft would fit better in my application. I can get by with the 15" shaft but the 20" would be so much better. Looking on-line I've found that the parts are NLA from the suppliers I've researched. Any possible...
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    100:1 or standard 50:1

    Just acquired a 1988 Johnson 4hp Deluxe motor to use as a trolling motor. There is a sticker right on the cowling by the fuel connector that shows 100:1 mix ratio. Is that right? Never heard of such a high ratio.
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    Penetrating oil - whats best? Really.

    OK, I've read all the hype from different manufacturers and they all claim to be the best. Now what are the real world success stories? What has failed dismally? Hoping to hear from members that use the stuff routinely in their jobs and depend on it to do what it's supposed to do.
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    1988 Johnson 4hp Deluxe - Lower unit off minus the driveshaft. SUCCESS !!

    So after doing some reading here, I managed to pop the lower unit off the motor BUT the driveshaft remains stuck in the crank at the powerhead. Motor is sitting on its head and I've given the driveshaft a good dose of penetrating oil and will let it sit a couple days. Any other tried and true...
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    Merc-no water from phole but have done EVERYTHING already posted

    Re: Merc-no water from phole but have done EVERYTHING already posted Simcoe perch are great eating for sure, especially the ones caught on the hard water. Not sure if the 50 is the same as my 80 (same vintage) but the water tube in mine just pulls down and out. It's nothing more than a piece...
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    New Purchase - 88 Johnson 4HP Deluxe. A few questions

    Recently bought this motor as a trolling motor. These models seem to be regarded quite highly so I hope it performs well. I have a few questions that I hope someone can answer. I plan on acquiring a manual but for now I'm relying on the members here. 1) The tiller throttle is VERY stiff. Can it...
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    Homemade transom motor bracket ideas for electric trolling motor

    Went out and bought an electric trolling motor for my 16ft runabout. The 80hp just is no good for trolling and I didn't want another outboard (cost, weight, convenience etc) so I went with a transom mount type electric. Problem is that the splashwell is JUST wide enough for the main motor. I'll...
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    Body parts found in the

    bird bath. Twice now this week I've discovered parts of dead birds in the bird bath in our yard. First it was a head and then yesterday a wing and parts of a leg. Rather bizarre. We've had this bird bath for 7 years and have never seen this before. My son thought he saw a raven carrying...
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    How to launch a boat with 3 trucks, 2 tractors ...... and no ramp

    Pretty entertaining. http://www.bitoffun.com/video_vault/boat-launch-fun.htm
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