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    75HP Merc Down on Power

    Hey guys I changed my prop at the start of the season and noticed my boat didnt have the same power, it wasnt an improvement on the old prop. So today i re-fitted the old prop and took it out, and it was worse. When i give it the beans it sort of hesitates for a second then goes, and takes a...
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    New Prop = Bad

    Hey Installed my new prop on my 75hp merc outboard 2 stroke, the prop came recommended for my engine. However had it out today and realised its no good, doesnt have enough power to get me up on the skis, tube etc are still fine. Also top speed has dropped from 35-40mph to now 20-25 I dont...
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    1999 75hp Merc 2 stroke Power Drop

    Hey guys need a little bit of advice / suggestions i serviced the engine myself this season, done the gear oil and impeller. Also changed the prop to a larger one but it was recommended for this engine by the guy in the shop. Anyway took her out today, she seems to be a little down on power...
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    Just installed a new Prop

    Hey guys I just installed a new prop on my merc 75hp 2 stroke. The old one was bend and chipped. i replaced it with this one http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320226790283&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=011 It fits perfectly, but the blades are alot larger and more...
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    Impeller installation

    Hey guys Was installing a new impeller in my outboard today. Which is a 75hp merc 2 stroke 1997. Took the gearbox off, the the impeller housing, i noticed there was no key, [which is used to lock the impeller to the shaft] It pumped water ok before. Do i need a new key ?
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    New Prop

    Hey guys Decided to change my outboard prop. Engine is 75hp merc 2 stroke 1997. bought a reconditioned unit off ebay for cheap [guy told me it will 100% fit my outboard]. And it arrived went to install it, it fits the shaft fine, however it is Flo-Torque I Drive Hub, and my old one was...
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    Servicing 1997 Mercury 75HP Outboard

    Hey guys im looking to service my 1997 Mercury 75HP Outboard 2 stroke oil injection, before the season starts. Ive been looking for the service manuals and cant find them anywhere. Does anyone know the best place to source them, im from the uk Also is the servicing a big operation on an...
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    75HP 2-stroke merc not revving correctly

    Hey guys, im having a few problems with my merc engine, as it says in the subject its a 1999 75hp merc 2 stroke The problem is this The other day we took it out on the lake, started it as normal lifted the fast idle on the qui9cksilver controls to make it rev, and i noticed it wasnt reving as...
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    Concerns launching boat

    Hey guys I'm just posting as i have a querie about launching my boat. My boat is a 16.5Ft fletcher powerboat, and im just looking adivce on laucnhing it, as im pretty new to the whole thing. The place im laucnhing it have a good concrete jetty, though its pretty steep, we launched it last...
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