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  1. frustratedboater

    Help-Clairifying Shims- -05' Mercury, 150 Opti

    Greetings, I have an issue that I'm trying to work through and need some clarification. I have an 05' Mercury, DFI, 150 hp Optimax and I had the pleasure of changing all the seals and o-rings in the lower unit due to a little water seen upon draining... IWhile in there, I felt some play in the...
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    Honda 2HP Kill Switch wiring

    Greetings all, I'm looking for a kill switch wiring diagram, or info on where to secure the ground wire. I've got two wires, the plug-in and a flat nut connection. I removed it last year and just getting around to re-installing it. I can't see where it connects... Any assistance would be super.
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    BF15A --Looking For long shaft & shift rods...

    I goal is to shorten my 15hp sail boat motor (which was my dads, which has the additional 5-6" extension section in) to just a long shaft. I would love to get rid of the extension plate and replace the shift rods and drive shaft (and cut the water tube--or replace). Does anyone have a source the...
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    Water Pump Kit #, or Impeller #...

    Gentleman, I am looking for an impeller for my BF-15A, 96' Honda 15hp. Serial: BAAU1000135. I'd appreciate any kit numbers or impeller replacement numbers if you have them. Thanks again... ~FB~
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    Honda 15hp Extension section bushing..(pic)

    Gentleman, I have a 1996 Honda long shaft (BF15A, BAAU #1000135) with an extension mid section extension piece. I do not have a manual and was wondering if there is bronze insert in this section, or is there a grommet or seal on the top. I saw some extensive wear on the drive shaft and was...
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    Need Prop for Small Aluminum Boat...

    Gentleman, I need to select a prop for my duck boat and need some advice. My set up is: 12' LOWE flat bottom boat, 1996 4-stroke Honda 15hp-Long shaft (I built a jack plate for it), it has a 14-1/4" x 8, 4-blade prop. I'd like to get some more top end and it seems to hit the WOT and I usually...
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    Honda 15hp Carb adjustment?

    Gentleman, I was wondering if there is a high-speed adjustment on my 15hp. I noticed a small needle adjustment towards the upper part of the carb and I think it is for low speed, but wanted to check with you guys. Is this needle for the low-speed fuel circuit or high-speed setting?
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    Honda 15hp Thermostat needed...

    Gentleman, I have a couple questions for my motor: I need to obtain a thermostat for my Honda 15hp. Model number is: BF15A, Serial: BAAU-1000135 First off, what is the year of this motor? What is the best place (quick delivery) to order this? Always appreciate it... Thanks!
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    Honda 15hp, Need to convert sailboat long-shaft...

    Gentleman, I'd like to convert my dad's sailboat Honda 15hp, long-shaft over to a 'shorter' shaft motor. Model number: BAAU, SER #1000135...94' / 97'??? (not sure on the year). I'm trying to swap it for a 9.9 for my duck boat, but it is the wrong time of year to sell! It currently is a 28"...
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    Aluminum Boat Repair: Buck Rivets..?

    Any of you guys know who carries buck rivets? I have searched the online searches of: Home Depot, LOWES, West Marine, Eastern Marine, and Tractor Supply. I have replaced my transom and now it's time to fill all the holes towards the transom. Of course I can't wait for anything and don't want...
  11. frustratedboater

    Vintage 57' Evinrude 7.5 High-Speed quitting...

    I have a vintage 1957 Evinrude 7.5 hp motor, model #7522, that is quitting completely after 23-25 seconds of wide open throttle. I can putter around with even slight throttle and runs very well and smooth, but as soon as I bring it past that, the motor boggs down, and quits. It will start with...
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    Need Honda BF 15A short shaft and shift rod..

    I am changing from a long shaft (sailboat) to a short shaft and will be taking out the spacer. Is there a good resource for me to turn to to get some reasonable priced parts? BF 15A BAAU 1000135 I'd really appreciate any information you can provide...
  13. frustratedboater

    Winterizing 05' Mercury 150hp Opti...

    Does anyone have a basic winterizing list for my 05' Merc Opti 150 hp? This motor is new to me and not sure if I have to drain any fuel. Thanks...
  14. frustratedboater

    Speed Odometer connection?

    I've just installed a Mercury 150hp, Optimax, DFI Saltwater... and noticed that the air hose for my odometer on the motor is very small (seen only when dropping the lower unit). My hose on the boat 1997 Wahoo, 19', that had a 1994 Merc. 115, 4-cyl air hose was larger at the motor. Where is...
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    Mercury--Tach Wire in 8-Pin connector??

    I have upgraded from a 1994 115hp, 4-cyl to an 2005 Opti, DFI, 150hp and my tach is not working. I was wondering if there is a wire in the connector already or is there a separate wire that I would need to run? I am not sure how to test at the gauge to see if that is the issue.
  16. frustratedboater

    Horn/Steady Beep in Side Mount Console

    I have a constant beep/horn from my new side mount console... 1994 Merc. 115hp, strait 4-cyl, Ser#OBO230..., Has new t-stat, poppet, pee's real good, and is very warm at the top of the head when running. Is there a (Safe) way to shut this alarm off in the console or the engine? Disconnect a...
  17. frustratedboater

    Side Mount....Alarm/beep..

    I just installed Merc. side-mount controls which is going to a 1994 Merc. 115hp, 4-cyl. I took it out (ran beautifully) but heard a steady beep from the control box about 7-8 minutes into the cruize. I have the 8-pin harness connected and the controls have a pig-tail/5-pin plug available for...
  18. frustratedboater

    Evinrude 50/55hp Shift Rod Location & Separation ???

    Greetings, I have a friends 1998 Evinrude 50hp (perhaps a 55, the whole motor is painted over...) and I am trying to pull the lower unit and the shift rod is hung up. The manual says: 3. Remove the shift rod screw (protruding under the top engine cover above the exhaust housing). I can not...
  19. frustratedboater

    Trim Down, But not up... Grrrrr!

    Merc. Side Mount Controls, 8-pin harness, going to 1994 Merc. 115hp, 4-cyl... Any assistance on what wires I'm connecting? I have the Large Blue and the Large Green and connected and all the like striped wires the same... Can't seem to see what is wrong. Any direction on where I should look?
  20. frustratedboater

    New Merc. Side Mount Control question...

    Good morning all, I've just purchased a new Mercury side-mount control for my 1994 Merc. 115hp, Trim/Tilt, etc... and I have a question regarding the small plug/pigtail that is coming from the control box. I believe that it is the harness for the trim/tilt, however, I think I already have that...
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