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    Erratic RPM at idle-Throttle cable play

    1999 3.0L Mercruiser bowrider with Quicksilver 3000 controls. With the engine at idle, I push the "throttle only" button and increase the throttle. When I return to the locked idle position the RPM's are around 1500 to 1800. When I push on the lever on the carburetor which closes the...
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    Driven gear shimming tool won't fit.

    Has anyone had any issues with the driven gear shimming tool fitting into the bore of the upper drive? I'm using this tool: 91-60526T. The outdrive serial number: OB890738. The diameter of the tool is too big. I was able to get the tool just past the threads and had trouble working it back out...
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    Setting rolling torque in upper drive bearings

    I need an old alpha lower unit drive shaft for setting the rolling torque for upper bearings. Or any ideas on performing this task another way? Has anyone ever fab'd a tool to perform this?
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    alpha 1 gen 2 OL297105 upper yoke and oil seal replacement

    After installing the new yoke,ujoint,and oil seal-While torquing the nut, the shaft wouldn't move before I got to 80 ft/lbs. I'm using used bearings. The bearing pack has the spacer. During dis assembly the gear/bearing assembly slid off, didn't have to press off. What's the damage? Any...
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    Mercury 650 exhaust manifold

    I'm looking for an exhaust manifold and baffle plate for a mercury 650 outboard serial number range: 3293184 THRU 3525440. It's the one without the thermostat housing. Thanks js
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    Rod Cap loose?????!!!!

    I'm assembling a 1975 mercury 2 stroke 650. I'm at the point where the piston/crankshaft assembly is in the block. I put my fingers around the piston rod end caps and they feel loose. The rod cap bolts are torqued to spec. I used new needle bearings, but used the original cages. Anyone have...
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    mercury 65hp 3cyl water leak

    I have a few things going on with this mercury 65hp 3cyl, but one thing I noticed today could be the cause of most of my problems. While I could only get it to run with the fast idle lever engaged halfway, I walked around the outboard inspecting things. I noticed water blowing from the exhaust...
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    1964 evinrude lark no fire

    I have no spark on my 1964 evinrude lark. I pulled the flywheel and inspected the coils, condensers, breaker points and couldn't see anything burnt. What is a good way to test these components w/the flywheel removed?
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    1975 mercury 650 won't run in the water

    I finally got a chance to put the 1975 mercury 650 2 stroke in the water last weekend. It wouldn't run enough to get it off the trailer. It would idle for a 10 seconds or so then choke out and die. I had replaced the trigger assembly and performed the timing and sync with the flusher (flaps)...
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    1975 mercury 650 3 cylinder

    I wanted to share a story with everyone about my weekend the my 1975 Mercury. The original problem was no spark, back in march of 2008. I sent the trigger assembly off for re-manufacturing. Upon arrival I installed the trigger and had good spark. I still couldn't get the engine to start. I...
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    carburetor issues?

    Wise folks of the forum, I have a 1999 Mercruiser 3.0L. I have good spark at the plugs, 180 p.s.i. on every cylinder, new fuel filter @ the fuel pump and the fuel line inlet @ the carb. The carb. is the 2 barrel (80750). The engine cranks but doesn't fire. I pour gas into the carb. and it...
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    kill switch on 75 mercury 3 cyl 4263525

    I have an emergency kill switch installed on the boat but it has been disconnected. I'm trying to figure out where to connect it to the ignition system. The switch has a NO or NC available. Thanks jakestevens
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    no fire on 76 mercury 3 cylinder

    I have no fire on any cylinder on my 1976 mercury 650 3 cylinder. I performed the test as described in the {www.outboardparts.com/mercury/troubleshooting/printguide} guide. I have the 332-4796 switchbox. The coil fired everytime I touched the wire I connected to the blue wire on the...
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    Forward or Reverse?

    1999 Rinker, 3.0L, Alpha 1 I was attempting to remove the outdrive from the boat. The manual said for LH rotation engines I should shift the drive into reverse, so I did. I removed everything, 6 nuts, speedo conn., trim cylinders aft of the drive, etc.. The drive would come out 3 inches and...
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    Front engine mount bolts-epoxy or wooden dowel pins?

    I've read several posts on stripped out front engine mount bolts and rotted stringers. I'd like to know what the most effective steps to take when re-creating material for the lag bolts to attach to. I have a 1999 Rinker 182 with a 140 mercruiser 4cyl. I presently have the front engine...
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    dual battery setup

    I have a 1976 mercury 650 outboard. I'm wanting to use a dual battery setup, one for starting and the other for the trolling motor. I would like for both batteries to charge while running, but I only want to start the engine on the starting battery. I have the circuit drawn up, I'm just not...
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    1976 Mercury 3 cyl. won't run in gear

    Just bought a boat w/ a 1976 Mercury 3 cyl thunderbolt ignition 2 stroke. I was able to get it running with the flusher after replacing the primer bulb and the associated fuel line. After several successful starts on the flusher, I took it to the lake, and backed the trailer into the water...
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    1964 Evinrude 40 hp Lark 6 lower unit

    Hey everyone! I just joined the forum, and I'm gathering much info so far, thanks. I just bought an old fishing boat with a 1964 Evinrude 40 hp Lark 6. I put the boat in the water and ran it for about 5 min. I let the boat sit overnight with the motor down. When I arrived home today, I...
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