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    Separating a power head

    I need some advise from you guys, especially from the experienced outboard techs. I have a 1987 Mercury Black Max 200 hp and burned up the number 2 piston at the end of last season. I'm trying to separate the power head. I have everything disconnected and all of the nuts removed from the studs...
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    CDI or Sierra?

    I need to buy a trigger for my 1987 Mercury 200hp. There is a difference in price between the CDI and Sierra and I would like to know if there is any difference in the quality of the two parts. I don't mind spending more for a better product. Just want to know what is the difference. Thanks for...
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    Starter question

    I have a 1987 200 hp black max and when I start it, sometimes the starter will engage for a second and then the gear disengages and the starter motor free wheels. It usually does this a couple of times and then the motor starts but it is happening more now. Do I have to replace the whole starter...
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    A question about starters

    I have a 1987 200 hp black max and when I start it, sometimes the starter will engage for a second and then the gear disengages and the starter motor free wheels. It usually does this a couple of times and then the motor starts but it is happening more now. Do I have to replace the whole starter...
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    voltage regulator for 1987 blackmax 200

    I need to buy a voltage regulator for my 87 Mercury 200hp but when looking at the parts section of this website there are so many. My serial number is OB184641. Which one will be the best one for my engine? I'm charging 18 volts at about 1500 rpm. Also, I have read on CDI's website that I...
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    Question about throttle control lever for blackmax

    My throttle lever doesn't seem to stay put when cruising down the lake. If I don't rest my wrist on it, it will slowly move back towards idle. It won't come all the way back but will slow down to about 1500rpm. I have noticed a screw hole at the bottom of the lever with nothing in it. Is there a...
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    1987 Mercury Black Max 200 hp.

    Hello guys, I just signed on to this site and have been reading treads here for a while. I bought my first boat last June. It's a 1987 Baja ski boat with a 200 horse Mercury. The engine runs great but still has the oil injection system in tact and is almost 27 years old. I have read here that...
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