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    Cylinder down? 99 90HP Merc

    How can I tell if a cylinder is down on an engine if I do not have a tach? Boat comes on plane, but seems to take a little while. 17' Key West tops out at 35 mph at WOT with 19 pitch prop (two people, no gear 25 gal of fuel). Does this sound about right? Seems a little slow to me.
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    Cleaning a boat cover

    What's the best way to clean a canvas boat cover? Someone told me to use Dawn dish soap. Does this work?
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    How do I wire a tach?

    I need to install a tach for a '99 90 HP merc. I do not have a wiring diagram. Can anyone offer any advise.
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    How do I wire a tach?

    I need to install a tach for a '99 90 HP merc. I do not have a wiring diagram. Can anyone offer any advise.
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    Tachometer for a 99 90HP Merc

    Anyone know how to hook up a tach and/or speedometer for a 99 90HP merc?
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    2003 90 HP Johnson 4 Stroke - Opinions?

    Anyone have any experience or opinions with the 90 HP 4 stoke johnson?
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    88 Tohatsu M60B - Misc. Noise

    I have a Tohatsu M60B that has developed a strange squeal. It sounds similar to a loose fan belt on a car. It only develops after the engine has had time to warm up and does it sporadically throughout the RPM range. It sounds like it is coming from the engine block and not from the foot, but...
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    1999 Mercury 90 HP - Opinions?

    I am looking at a 1998 Key West 1720DC with a 1999 90 HP Mercury 2 stroke. Any one have any experience/opinions about this engine. Thanks.
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    Tohatsu M60B Tilt Trim Switch

    I am tired of fixing the tilt/trim switch on my throttle, and have been thinking about replacing it with a simple rocker switch mounted on the console. Is there anything that I should consider when installing this type of switch?
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    Trailer Work

    I need to pull the boat off of my trailer to change the axle, rollers, and bunks. However, I cannot get the boat off of the trailer because of a bad tire. Does anyone know the proper way to block a boat to remove the boat from the trailer in the yard. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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    1988 Tohatsu M60B

    My set ring on my engine is apparently stuck. If I unhook the link, the throttle works properly. However, when I connect it, the throttle will not move forward. Is there any way to "unstick" the set ring? Or, are there any problems associated with leaving the linkage off?
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    Bunk vs. Roller

    I have a 1988 17' Key West and am looking to replace the trailer (or least completely redo the trailer that I have). I found a roller style trailer that is in good shape. However, I do not know what Key West recommends for this boat. Anyone have any experience with one versus the other, or...
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    Grounding Bolts - Tohatsu

    In an effort to clean the grounds on my 60HP tohatsu, I have had two bolts break. Both are rusted so bad that I can not drill them out. have already ruined one of them, and I don't think that I am going to bother with the other unless I have to. My question is this, is it OK to ground these...
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    Tohatsu 60HP

    Two questions.<br /><br />1. Tachometer is reading 7,000 RPM at idle - would this simply be because of a loose or corroded wire?<br /><br />2. Anyone know where I could pick up either a used control box or at least the nuetral switch and/or a tilt/trim switch?<br /><br />Thanks.
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    Starting Problems - Tohatsu M60B

    I tried to crank my engine tonight after it had been laid up for about a month. It turned over when I first cranked it. I primed the bulb, put on the muffs and began starting it again. I choked it for a few seconds, gave it a little gas, then it began to sputter. It started to catch, but...
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    Tohatsu 90 TLDI

    I currently own a 1988 60 HP Tohatsu engine. Some slight problems with it, but overall a good engine considering the abuse it has sustained over the years. However, I am now looking at purchasing a new 90 TLDI to put on my boat. I have heard great things about these engines, and was wondering...
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    Starter Solenoid '88 60HP Tohatsu

    I recently replaced my starter and starter solenoid on an '88 60 HP Tohatsu (used parts). Now, when I crank the engine, it has a hard time turning the flywheel. If I try to crank it for more than a few seconds (5 or so), I can see smoke coming from the starter solenoid. I suspect that I have...
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