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    Vintage remote Merc trim pump hydraulic drawing

    Gee, how did it catch fire?
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    No spark on my 1984 115 horsepower TOP

    That flip switch on the control is the ign killer if you fall out of the boat. It normally has a lanyard connected to your person.
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    Gas tank pressure fueling up!! 🤬

    The vent screens also plug up, although you would not expect them to. Maybe it is time for a new vent.
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    No spark on my 1984 115 horsepower TOP

    Disconnect the rectifier from the stator. It may have shorted the stator to ground, when you reversed the battery cables. Whereas the ign system is not connected to the battery, the rectifier is connected to the battery and directly to the stator and ign system. If that doesn't work...
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    1987 Stratos 179V fuel gauge

    Usually the latter ohm setting is standard. Why not measure the resistance of the sending unit?
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    How to Remove Paint (or ?) Inside of Cabin?

    Maybe it is black gelcoat?
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    1998 Sea Swirl 2300 Cuddy Cabin 200 John OB

    Not sure what you mean. The fuel tank in my '98 SeaSwirl was made by Skyline products. They used steel fittings which did not last in the saltwater. What is your issue?
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    94 wellcraft eclipse 196s steering cable

    You will want to disconnect the cable from the power steering ram, and check it. Those Alpha power steering units often have the cable seize in the tube. Usually you can clean and relube it...
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    newbie question 48 78120 A40 19P

    So your boat guy couldn't find a 19" pitch prop for an alpha I drive? Not only is your outdrive one of the most popular, A 19" pitch prop to fit is one of the most popular. I would expect Mercury as well as Michigan Wheel to have them. Solas and Turning point will also have them. Just so you...
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    Getting Water Out of Cylinders

    Gee, dump some alcohol into the cylinders. It mixes with water and you can draw it out. Mix some 2 cycle with the alcohol to help lubricate. As long as it is fresh water, I expect no issue.
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    Reversed Battery Hook Up Question

    You might repost this in the correct engine forum. I would suspect your ignition system could be affected, but it may depend on engine brand and year.
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    Power steering , worse when running

    Is the steering harder with the engine running and in neutral, than off? That would suggest the steering ram is hooked up wrong or broken.
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    Need feedback on my now "complete" floor / stringer 19ft stingray

    The floor (deck) should not flex. Inspect the fiberglass over the deck and see if it is cracked or has some other defect. You could add a piece of glass/resin over the seam, where you board, to stiffen it.
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    Downsides of buying an IO Saltwater boat in the north east?

    OK saltwater minimizes rot in wood. That is a backup strategy. However it corrodes metal whenever it can. Boats are "built" for both salt and freshwater, it makes no difference to the OEM. The real difference between salt and fresh water is the maintenance cycle. Cast iron manifolds and...
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    Replace 2002 115hp lower unit

    Driveshafts are the same length? Merc may make an extension for the shift shaft, I am not sure. I know they make extensions for the driveshafts, as part of the kits to create a 25" shaft from a 20" shaft. These have bolt on Midsection extension, driveshaft extension, longer studs, water...
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    1995 Johnson 130hp runs crappy

    Some motors with props with too much pitch run real bad. Like starting out in 3rd gear on a stick shift. I do not know the gear ratio of that motor offhand. A service manual will tell you how to link and synch, and may ID any linkage issues. I would use a prop wizard to see if your prop is...
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    Power steering , worse when running

    If the steering gets harder with speed, your P/S is not working properly. I have seen that with low or no fluid.
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    Painting my transom assembly.

    Topcoat paint must be oil based, or it will fail. Zinc Chromate primer for aluminum is the best. There are marine enamels and 1 part polyurethane paints for just a bit more than Rustolium. They are likely better.
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    Motor Advice

    Is there a capacity plate? I would think 60HP would be about max for that style, length and age boat. KBB may have a max HP rating, if you know year and model.
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    Stator electrical replacement question

    If I remember correctly, the outer flywheel removal will allow access to the stator. So remove 8 5/16 bolts. Set the motor to TDC to ease re-installation of the outer flywheel. Use some blue locktite on the flywheel bolts, as well as the distributor cover bolt.
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