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    KF7 Mercury Super 10 Lighting

    Welcome to iboats Try this Link https://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercury-mark-outboard-parts/ke7-kf7-kg4-kg7-1939-thru-1953
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    115 Etec gearcase assembly

    OEM gears would need to shimmed to mesh properly
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    115 Etec gearcase assembly

    Perhaps the Gear(s)/Bearings on the Prop Shaft also need the Shims Adjusted Do you have the Factory Service Manual? If not, get it.
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    First Successful Outing On The Lake

    As mentioned, do NOT use Starting Fluid on a 2 Stroke(I know I'm gonna hear: "I use it and No Problems"; or "a little won't hurt" until it does.) but it is your motor and money... How long have you owned this Motor? Water Pump Impeller should be replaced Start with the Basics 1) what are the...
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    1989 Johnson 30hp Question

    Welcome to iboats Perhaps the noise is from the Transom Bracket, there are Reverse and Tilt Lock Mechanism that create noises. Can happen when the Motor has been used in the Shallow Water Mode.
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    Lengthening a boat trailer

    As you add Material to the Trailer, you are reducing its Load Capacity, by an equal Amount
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    Merc not going in neutral but starts

    Both the Throttle Cable and the Shift Cable can be adjusted for Length. What gear is the Motor in? Forward, Reverse? If in Forward, can it get Reverse? Could also be a Problem in the Control Box
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    What is this?

    They were called OMC Sea Drive. The Bracket provided Trim and Tilt. The Unit in the Pic is a Crossflow, but as Racer says there were a couple of models. The Crossflow, as an Outboard in the 1980s, was offered as 85, 88, 90, 100, 110, 112, 115, and 140hp versions, so while it may a lot like your...
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    1972 Johnson 25rl72r rebuild

    Maybe you didn't get the Tube inserted in the Pump Grommet when you reinstalled the Gearcase
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    Water in the Lower Unit

    Looking at the Oil you had in the Pan, it has very little Water in it. Just refill the Case, use it, and after your Trip, remove the Drain Plug and see what oozes out
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    Water in the Lower Unit

    Enough is Good More is Better, and Too Much is just Right!!!
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    Good enough RPM or not (92' Yamaha 130 v4 2 stroke)

    If the WOT Range is 5000-6000, then you should be propping it to get close to 6000. You will likely find several props that will provide that, but they may should differences in how the Boat Rides, Handles, and what the Top Speed is. Looking at the Trailer. I wonder if that had Initially been a...
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    Raw water pump

    You don't even have to run it 15 secs to watch the Shaft. The Exhaust System parts are at greatest Risk without Water to cool them.
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    Water in the Lower Unit

    Rotate the Propshaft, and the Drive shaft, and operate the Shift Shaft, and see if the pressure Drops and/or Bubbles. You could also pull a Vacuum on the it, and repeat the Shaft Movements. If it passes, then I suspect it is just the Seals on the Drain/Fill, and Vent Screws
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    Raw water pump

    Take the Pump cover and impeller off and start the engine. Does the Impeller shaft and Pump Base remain Stable?
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    Raw water pump

    Is it a Genuine Volvo Part? Was anything else near it replaced as well?
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    Raw water pump

    Welcome to iboats Perhaps it is not mounted/attached to the Harmonic Balancer correctly Mine is a few yrs older, but it doesn't wobble like that
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    1987 mercury 45hp classic 50 shut off in the middle of running

    Examine all the Connections for Corrosion, and tightness
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    Water in the Lower Unit

    Mercury used to want a bit of Air in the Gear Case to allow for Expansion of the Oil as it warmed up in use. The Filling Instructions said to Fill till it came out the Vent, then let a tablespoon or so, out the Drain Screw, before Closing it up. Liquids can't compress, and if there isn't any...
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    1980'ish black max 150 losing all power after running for 30 minutes

    I guess the main Electrical Harness could be flexing/twisting when Motor is being steered
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