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    Rack or cable Steering system

    Hey Guys, I have a 14' sierra boat with cable and pulley steering system. I would like to upgrade to a New rack or cable type steering system. Which is better? I have a 40hp Mercury OB. The old sytem needs replacing of the cable and I feel that if Im there already I would replace the old with a...
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    40hp Mercury 402 1980 Starting problem

    I am having troubles getting the motor started it turns over no problem but will not start and now it is starting to sputter any suggestions on what I should do to fix this problem im trying to go out by monday so if I can get some suggestions that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Jason
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    MercControl 402 40hp need new controller suggestions

    I need to get a new control that will work with this motor need some help on finding the one that will work w/o modifications. If you need more information i will be glad to tell you t
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    What size and type of boat

    Hello, We are looking a boat that can be used for fishing and water skiing. Also what size and horsepower should be fine for both. We live close to a bay for fishing and also some lakes that are at lease a hour away. Does anyone have a suggestion on a boat that would be good for both...
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    No spark

    Ok well Ive replaced the stator, the trigger plate and the switch box... Still no spark... Not getting anything from the green wire's to the coils and all coils have been tested and work great.
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    Mercury 1978 40hp 402 flywheel

    Hello All, We have had this problem no spark problem for awhile, the trigger we found what was the no spark problem since it was broken in two. My big question is that I have been reading that since he removed the flywheel we should of marked the flywheel so the timimg will be the same. We...
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    Merc Outboard sticky tilt lever

    Hello, I have a Merc 40hp outboard, When I tilt up the motor the latch were the motor rests seems to stick. If i nudge the latch not the lever it releases and I can lift the motor. I notcied that there is a rod down the motor with a lock nut. Is there a adjustment or fix for this problem...
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    Merc 40hp 1978 switch box wiring

    Hey Guys, Just asking out there if anyone has a wiring diagram for a switch box for my merc 40hp ? The wire block has five termials on it, the switch box has red, blue, brown , white and orange wires from it. When we took it apart to rewire the motor harness and put in a new stator we might of...
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    Mercury 402 40HP No spark

    Hey Guys, We recencly had started our 402 Mercury outboard and the carburetor was leaking and we took the motor cover and most of the wiring were corroded. The stator wires were to bad to replace so we bought a new one. Once all the wires were replaced and the carburetor was back on the motor...
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    Gas to oil ratio?

    I have a 40hp merc 402 whats the ratio to mix with 6 gallons of gas??
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    Mercury 402 carb?

    How do you get the carb off the motor for rebuild?? And does anyone have a diagram on how to rebuild it? I don't want to take anything off that doesnt need to come off. Thanks
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    1970 Sierra Fiberglass 14 footer

    Anyone know what the specs are on the boat?? Whats the hp i can max it out with???.. I saw the same exact boat with an 80 but don't want to exceed my boats specs...
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    New Boat

    I recently got a boat... I want to change the cover of the top... Its is yellow right now and i want to make it dark blue... but it is a gel coat is there a way to repaint it properly...
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    Mercury 40hp

    I just received a 14 foot boat... Needs a little work but nothing big... I have a 40hp mercury outboard motor. How fast would be the approximate speed i will get out of it.. I am looking to go tubing in it and wondering if it will have enough power... Please help...
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