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    1987 Mercury 35 hp outboard carb fuel leaks

    Gas leakage means the inlet needle or float is bad or not adjusted properly. Replace the float, inlet needle and seat plus all gaskets, after cleaning the carb completely. Make sure float is adjusted to factor spec. Carb kits should be widely available. Try crowleymarine or any Sierra Dealer.
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    1998 johnson ocean runner 200hp j200txecm fuel bulb needs pumped at low idle or will stall

    Look for a small air leak into the fuel line. Are your running premix fuel or using the oil injection system?
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    Swapping Short and Long Shafts between outboards

    Correct, however, I was providing general info about the two shaft length motors. Some Mercs had 5" extensions on the midsection, driveshaft, water tube, shift shaft and studs. They were easier to convert. On a related subject, would you rather swap a powerhead or a driveshaft? Powerhead...
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    Over heating problem. need help

    Cylinder head gasket leaks can cause overheating. A compression test might show it. Of course, it would overheat at high RPM also.
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    Swapping Short and Long Shafts between outboards

    Normally the midsections will be different lengths, as will the shift shafts, water pipes and driveshafts. You might measure them. You should see about a 5" difference. You may be able to swap powerheads. Does that work?
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    2000 Mercury 150 efi Tilt and Trim Will not trim down

    Do you have the PTT unit installed on the motor?
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    Over heating problem. need help

    Water pressure should build as motor approaches 2000RPM, poppit should then open and water pressure will likely level off. If that is what you are seeing, then I am not sure what your issue is. However, If the water pressure drops at 3000RPM, then it sounds like something inherent to running...
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    Fresh Air Intake Vents & Glove Box Drain Tube

    Do you have a powered blower on that boat? I would expect you should have one. Passive vents are fine, but to keep from exploding upon engine start up, you must run the blower for 5 minutes before starting.
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    Engine Cover Rehab

    Just use some web strap for the handles. use a a 2X2 along the rear of the cover to stiffen it. use 1/2 PT CDX plywood for the engine cover. use some fiberglass cloth to reinforce the seams, and you will not need any other cleats or blocks.
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    1999 Johnson 175 Ocean Pro problem

    Are you using the oil injection system? If so, an air leak in the gasoline fuel line will cause lots of oil to be injected. Check the main strainer(you changed the fuel filter, right) under the airbox and its oring and rubber seal. My guess is that you did not replace the seals correctly.
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    Control linkage retaining pieces

    Mercs of that vintage (in general), had a metal casing which was one piece with the shift slide track, with 2 plastic tubes inside to hold the cable barrel nuts, a metal lock lever that swung to starboard to hold the barrels, and a plastic flip over lock, Go on the crowleymarine site and you...
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    1984 50hp Merc Overheating

    Did you install a new higher pitched prop? Overload will cause 'em to overheat. Are the carbs clean? Is she running on all 4 cylinders?
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    Slow crank on initial start up

    Likely electrical. Clean the starting cables.
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    Evinrude Etec 2012 150HP motor power tilt and trim stuck in down position

    That motor looks to have a standard PTT unit on it. So it is held on by the upper and lower PTT pins. The lower one usually has a keeper holding it in place. Remove that and drive out the pin. Now you can tilt the motor by hand and block it up. Drive out the top pin and the unit will come...
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    25HP on 12FT Tinny

    Some semi-vee aluminum row boats are rated for 25HP. You might check your USCG rating.
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    Throttle/Shifter - No Fwd

    I boat in salt water, so I use a decent marine grease. I greased all moving parts, after cleaning the old grease and dirt off of them. Alpha 1 outdrives are likely the most popular. You should be able to shop around for a new control.
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    Teleflex steering cable

    There should not be a difference in the teleflex cable. I suspect a restriction (rust) in the tilt tube of the new motor.
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    Throttle/Shifter - No Fwd

    Does the motor shift into reverse? If not, I have had the "throttle only" button stick "in" on my controller. So the motor would not go into any gear. The cure was to disassemble the shifter and grease everything.
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    Mercury vs Evinrude Interchangeability?

    Gee, chevy vs olds, no?
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    1993 Evinrude 28 spl tiller throttle cable.

    See what crowleymarine has
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