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    older merc 25- bleed hoses

    Hey guys, this is probably a silly question, but here goes, directly below my carb, i have 2 thin rubber lines that run to each cylinder on the intake side picture here - http://1manual.com/Mercury%20manuals/Service%20Manual%20PDFs/TwoStroke/826883r2/4.pdf click on bleed system on left Do...
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    loss of power after 5 mins

    Hey guys, got an 81 merc 25. Ive been working on it since I got it and its getting better and better. Most recently replaced the stator and saw a big jump in performance. What happens now has me confused though. when I 1st start it, i get half power, max speed 10mph not even on plane. If I shut...
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    part # 1399-8178 .067 main jet

    Hey guys, need one of these badly- seems NLA everywhere and obsolete is a word thats being tossed around alot. If it's obsolete, doesnt that mean they've replaced it with a newer design? its for an 81 merc 25(2cyl 2 strk). Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Matt
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    new parts dont look good- thoughts?

    Re: new parts dont look good- thoughts? i figured out how to use my camera- heres some better pics of what i mean
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    new parts dont look good- thoughts?

    Hey Guys, just got my 2 new coils and stator by courier. The box was fine, everything inside was packed with shipping paper to protect it, the stator was in it's own box with bubble wrap around it. I was expecting my new CDI stator to have black plastic molded around the windings, but got hot...
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    Pics for Laddies

    Re: Pics for Laddies last 3 pics and a link to a video of same http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESJliN724jw sorry for the clutter, thanks all
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    Pics for Laddies

    Re: Pics for Laddies few more pics
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    Pics for Laddies

    Re: Pics for Laddies more pics
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    Pics for Laddies

    Re: Pics for Laddies Various Pics Of Trigger, Carb, Switchbox and stuff
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    Pics for Laddies

    Hey all, wanted to show Laddies a bunch of pics of my motor. Different powerhead than the lower unit and were trying to figure out what it is. Number on Upper Cylinder intake side
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    Spark Problem

    Re: Spark Problem cleaned the stator, very gently, here's before and afters BEFORE AFTER Big difference eh? Put it back together, fired up 1st pull, and sounds like a new motor. Haven't rerun any DVA tests yet but it sounds way better and shakes less at idle. It smoked like a B*st*rd for a...
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    Spark Problem

    Re: Spark Problem Ok guys, flywheel's off, got some pics.[ pretty grimy. Stators quite rusty too. going to clean er up and see what happens. I'll post some more pics later matt ps- looks like a CDI Stator so i guess it isnt 30 yrs old
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    flywheel removal

    Hey guys, i'm going to be pulling the flywheel from my 82 merc 25HP soon, but have a few questions. Is it necessary to mark my flywheel to ensure timing is'nt affected? Isn't it keyed to the crank shaft? Wouldnt that make it impossible to install improperly? Appreciate any thoughts. Flywheel is...
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    Spark Problem

    Re: Spark Problem according to the example CDI give on their site -" ", i think my DVA and meter are good. Maybe I'm wrong, but i'm thinking at the very least, the stator needs replacing. What do you think? And what about the voltage dropping instead of increasing. Thanks for the help. you'll...
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    Switchbox Identification

    can anyone tell me how to tell which switchbox I have? there's apparently a couple that were used on 2 strokes during the period mine was built. Its an 82 25HP 2 stroke 2 cylinder. I was kinda expecting to see a number on it, but no such luck. If you need more info or pictures, please let me...
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    Spark Problem

    Hey Guys, I'm told my spark should jump a 7/16 gap and be bright blue. Well, it's jumping the gap but i cant even see it, i'm going to try again after dark but i'm thinking i've got weak spark. I pulled my plugs which are a month and a half old, they looked like 3 yrs old. I cleaned them up...
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    82 Merc 25- Need Help

    Hey guys, still having problems with my new(lol) motor. heres the scoop, had a rotted off exhaust pipe blocking exhaust flow thru driveshaft housing to prop, that's been fixed. Got it out today after just having put it all together and my issue is exactly the same. WOT, i hit 2800rpm's, was 2700...
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    help with adapter plate

    Hey Guys, got an 82 merc 25, my exhaust tube is mostly gone and disconnected from the adapter plate, lower units off, powerhead is off. I have the clamps and swivel bracket as well as the driveshaft housing still attached to the boat. I can't find instructions for how to remove the adapter...
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    powerhead removal- help

    Hey guys, can anyone tell me how far i need to go to remove my powerhead- 25HP merc built in 82. Everything works, i just need to get access to the adapter plate, so is there an easy way to remove the entire powerhead as a unit? Thanks
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    lower unit removal

    Hi guy's, I'm about to remove my lower unit but before i do, i wanted some clarification. its an 81-82 merc 25HP, lower unit type is C according to the Seloc manual i have. There's a notation in the removal section that says this" older units- remove the shift lever coupler located in the bottom...
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