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  1. DamianJP

    Need control cables, what type?

    Hey guys I need control cables for my 1993 Mercury 15HP. I dont know if the control box matches the motor or what. It's got a place for a instrument cluster output and trim and tilt wires. Below pics of where the cable barrel(s) go and the control box is to give you an idea of what I would...
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    Need info and some advice on new to me Mercury 15HP

    Hey guys Got a sweet deal on a I think is a 90's 15HP motor. 120 PSI on both cylinders and pisses like a race horse. Didn't check L/U oil yet. And is missing a tiller but I'll grab one off Ebay. Came with controls though. 1)One coil is cracked, can I just seal her up with silicone or...
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    1977 Evinrude 55hp Adding gauges

    Hey all I want to add a Temp and water pressure gauge to this engine. The motor has this sender in the head, see pic. Which temp gauge will work with this sender? Is there a place I can tie into the water system to get a PSI reading with a gauge? Thanks ...
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    Chriscraft Viking 17ft Deck boat I/O to Outboard

    Hello I have a 17ft Chriscraft viking deck boat. It came with no I/O engine but had a hole in the transom for an I/O. We converted the boat from I/O to Outboard by patching the I/O hole and making a makeshift transom on the back to hold a 1977 Evinrude 55hp (185 lbs). I wanted to start using...
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    Troubleshooting my XR4

    I'm trying to troubleshoot these things on my XR4. Trigger , Stator , Switch Boxes , Coils. I have a DVA and CDI's guide but can't start / crank the engine right now. So I was taking resistance test just to get an idea. I took the resistances of the trigger and stator only yesterday. Trigger...
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    1977 Evinrude 55HP Missing Gasket in Schematics?

    Hey guys I had a problem with the motor pissing steam. So I re did the water pump and L/U exhaust seals. And it still is getting steam out of the tell-tale. Im thinking its the 'head gasket' area seal(s). Im building up a small list of stuff to re seal this area when I came across Part #63 is...
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    1956 5.9 Comet Twin

    Hey guys I started a thread over at John's Old merc site. Check it out. http://johnsoldmercurysite.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=351 Im slowly working on this motor but I thought I would branch out and see If you guys have any input. Specifically about my leak around the spark plugs. This...
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    Old/New 1989 XR4 problems

    Hey guys Just did my Carbs Fuel Pump Primer Bulb Water sep. Termostat's Poppit Took her out and it was awsome. Haven't been on the boat in awhile and it ran like a raged ape. Really forgot the speed she has. Also I took off my hydro fin and the cavitation problem I was having went away...
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    Lower Unit Slipping? Need advice and help.

    Hello Motor is a 1989 150 XR4 with the stock L/U that came with the XR4's. When I get to a certain speed , take a hard enough turn , or trim the motor too high I would lose speed and and have abit of RPM loss. I thought it was the prop spinning due to a spun hub. I etched a line into the prop...
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    Still dead in the water, no spark 2 and 3 cylinders

    Hey guys My friend is having spark issues on a 1999 3cyl mercury 50hp. Cylinder 2 and 3 wont spark. Switched CDM's around same 2 and 3 still down. Got a New stator and voltage regulator still 2 and 3 down. He did have a small end of one of the magnets in the inside of the flywheel crack...
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    Advice, I need a good multimeter and DVA.

    Hello all My recent problem me and a friend had trouble shooting electrics mad me think I need some more tools for my arsenal. Is this multi meter I have now good and do I just need a good compatible DVA or should I shop for them both? I currently have this multi meter by craftsman Specs...
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    1999 Mercury 50HP 2-Stroke Need electrical help

    Hey guys Its a Electric start and Tilt and trim version. My friend has a motor that recently Fried the 2 yellow wires that hook the Stator to the Rectifier/Voltage Regulator. Im thinkin the Rectifier/Voltage reg. went out and took the stator with it. It fires only on the top cylinder and he...
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    Dial indicator tool

    Hi everyone Was looking thru my manual and doing some studying on timing my XR4. I see that checking the timing pointer calls out for Mercury tool C-91-58222A1 Dial Indicator. I'm seeing it for around $150, is that about right? I seen some at harbor freight, a dial one and a digital one for...
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    1992 Johnson 150 V-6 Silver Star Series need advice

    Hello guys I looking at a rig with a Johnson 150 V-6 Silver Star Series and needed some advice. Hull is fine needs some TLC but nothing I can't handle. My question is about the motor. Is there problems with this year or the Silver Star series? Guy said I can do compression test and run it in...
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    Whats it worth? 1994 Evinrude 40HP

    Hello Gentalmen said previous owner put a new power head on and it is low hours on it. OMC prop, battery cables , remote control , new water pump. Just need steering. Said runs like new and will demo. Also will take compression, he says it have even 140 PSI on both cylinders. He seems honest...
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    Oil Ratio for a 1955-56 Merc Mark6 Comet Twin Silent Six

    Need to know what Oil ratio a 1955-56 Merc Mark6 Comet Twin Silent Six takes. Thanks, DamianJP
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    Mercury Mark 6 Comet twin 5.9 hp questions

    Hey guys Iv'e found a older merc I can get for about $150 and it was a Mark 6 Comet twin 5.9 HP. My only concern is getting parts. Serial number is 951315 and I think its a 1955 but not sure, If anyone can help me with more info that would rock. Were would I get parts and prices for parts for...
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    Keep burning up impellers, 3 changed

    Hello We are going thru impellers very quick, about 3 in two months. Sea strainer is clean. And diver said the water intake hole is clean. All hoses are not soft and collapsing. The water pump itself have a small leak out of the back portion with the 4 spaces. Just a drip but it does get worse...
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    Cheaper Volvo Penta parts

    Hello I'm looking for a sea water pump 860629 superseded to 3583115. Cheapest I can find is $560 , can anyone point me in the right direction to get one cheaper and for other future parts. For a TAMD41P-A. Thanks, DamianJP
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    Im stumped...damn temp sender wires

    Hello all I know I posted about this before but I'm still stumped. The gauge doesn't read unless I hook up the solid brown and a wire clipped from the circle silver clip on temp sender both to the temp gauge. See Pic I thought I just need the brown wire. Then when I bought the clip on temp...
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