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    1996 fast trac trim tilt

    Relays need to supply both battery voltage and ground for relays to power the PTT motor. I would check the wiring of power and ground to each relay to figure out which you don't have in the up circuit.
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    Battery Switch question

    A lot of people put all the load (except auto bilge pump)on the common post of the battery. When they get to anchorage they switch to odd battery on odd days and even battery on even days. This allows a fully charged battery for starting in the AM, and shares the use across both batteries for...
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    1972 Mercury 1150 power tilt/trim

    Those PTT units have a solenoid to run the PTT motor in the up direction. It is located on the PTT unit in the boat. See if the wiring is attached. If so, jumper the solenoid (large red wire on solenoid to small blue wire on solenoid), and see if the trim works. If trim operated, you have...
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    Repower 2010 mercury 4 stroke with 2011 Suzuki df150tx

    If the throttle is aftermarket, like a lot of them, it may be compatible. You would need to find the make and model of the control and look it up on the OEM website. See if it fits the Zuke and get the configuration instructions, if it need to be changed.
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    1972 Mercury 1150 power tilt/trim

    Those PTT systems had 3 buttons on a panel. The middle button trimmed the motor up until the trim limit switch opened. Pressing the top and middle button together tilted the motor all the way up. What does your system do?
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    Teleflex Seastar throttle control for a 2003 Bass Tracker Sportjet 175.

    Take the cowl off the motor and observe the shift slider. When you shift it to forward, the slide should move forward. If it moves back, the remote control is configured wrong. A lot of remote controls are made for different motors, which shift differently. They can usually be converted...
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    Mercury 2 cycle alarm

    Mercs also have alarms for overheat. Is that possible?
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    1972 Mercury 1150 power tilt/trim

    That power trim system has a trim limit switch on the starboard trim bracket. They break all the time. Does the trailer function work?
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    Teleflex Seastar throttle control for a 2003 Bass Tracker Sportjet 175.

    What brand of motor? Often on Mercs the gears get switched when the waterpump is changed. When you say Lockbutton, do you mean throttle only button?
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    1996 fast trac trim tilt

    Normally the fuse on the engine would kill both up and down trim, if blown. So either the up relay is bad, or the up circuit wiring is bad. Swapping the relays will ID that issue.
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    Ignition Switch Problem

    Gee, most outboard motors can be hotwired with a clip lead from purple to red to run accessories, and another clip lead from red to yellow/red to crank starter. Choke to stop motor.
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    Upsizing fuel connector on 83 johnson

    Scott is incorrect, at least about outboards. 115HP OB is nominally a 5/16" fuel line. 3/8" for higher outboard HP. Not sure what HP needs a 1/2" fuel line, but it doesn't hurt any high HP motor to have easier fuel flow.
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    1994 mercury mercruiser engine not starting

    Possibly, but ether explodes under compression as well as any kind of spark. Keep a fire extinguisher handy when using ether. Testing the spark to all cylinders, especially with a timing light is the best way. Remember, on your 4 cycle motor, spark needs to occur on the compression stroke...
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    Upsizing fuel connector on 83 johnson

    If you have a built in fuel tank, why not just direct connect the fuel line to the motor? That will remove all restriction. 5/16" fuel connector is very inadequate for a 175HP motor.
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    1994 mercury mercruiser engine not starting

    Mercruisers have a shift assist switch that kills spark. So, do you have spark?
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    Shift Interrupt Switch Connection

    A service manual for the newer engine should have one. You probably want one of those anyway, as they are real handy when something like the ignition breaks.
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    91 Mercury 100 won't run past about 1800 rpm

    Do you have a 2+2 engine?
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    Possible gimbal bearing noise

    Don't those gimbal bearing have an external zerc fitting? My memory is hazy. They would make noise no matter where the outdrive trim is. Have you been greasing the u joints? They need it every year on the Alpha 1 Gen I outdrive. They could also have water in them. Have they ever been...
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    Clogged fuel tank vent cause engine to start and die?

    Newer 4 cycle motors have an electric fuel pump. You might wait a couple of seconds after turning the key on for the fuel system to pressurize. Your fuel system might be a positive ventilation type, like in modern autos. These only allow air in, not fuel vapor out. You would need to research it.
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    Blew my Lower Unit I think (pics included). Need help replacing

    A new standard rotation gearcase from SEI is less than $1000. You will need to see if it will fit your year motor. A new CR gearcase is more like $1350. Again you will need to see if it will fit your year motor. Spray paint is $3
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