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    Normal Engine Temp Range for 4s 60hp Merc OB -vessel View ??

    Hi all, 2 + season old 60 hp Merc 60hp 4 stroke Bigfoot on an 18' pontoon Fresh water Pond with minor weeds in New England. .Runs great but have had an over temp alarm twice - at high speed. I Hooked up my vessel View and I'm getting a wide range of readings for temp. Idle 120F. Full...
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    Merc 2018 60 hp CT - slight whine at approx 1800 RPMs

    Hi, Two year old MErc, bought new, well serviced, Merc 2018 60 hp CT on an18 foot Pontoon.. I recently noticed a slight whine at approx 1800 RPMs. Idle and Full throttle and other RPMS perfect. If running just under plane at Approx 1800 RPMs, I hear a slight whine from the engine. Dropping down...
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    Prop Rattle still with Flo-Torq III hub kit - Change to IV hub kit ??

    Hi, Very Quick Summary. ... 2018 Merc 60hp CT on 18 Ft. Pontoon. With my Pontoon I usually ride at min Idle speed. I have a 14"d x 11 Merc Black diamond prop I changed from the flo-torq II hub kit to the Flo torq III and although the prop rattle is Much better, I still get slight annoying...
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    Alu to SS - Ventilation issue ?? or Design feature ??

    Hi. I'll try to be short and specific ... I have a 18' pontoon with a 2018 60hp 4S Mercury with Command Thrust. I WAS running a Quick Silver Black Diamond Propeller Black Finish, 14 dia x 11 pitch, Right Hand Ran well with Max RPM at about 5800 and I was happy with this prop - although the Max...
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    Will changing from Hub kit II to Hub kit III fix the prop rattle?

    60hp 2019 Merc 4S OB engine/ Props w/ hub II kit. Will changing from Hub kit II to Hub kit III fix the prop rattle? Though I read this somewhere ? Thanks
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    Switching from Alu to SS Prop - change in pitch required ??

    Hi, There is SOOoooo much stuff on this issue, and I've sifted through plenty..... Thought I'd just ask a specific question. Going from a acceptable Alu Prop to SS...... Rig; 2000 Suntracker 18' party barge. 2018 Merc 4Stroke Command thrust 60 hp. Current prop - Merc Black Diamond 14" x...
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    Mounting Anchor light to Pontoon top BOW ??

    I'm looking for comments on HOW to mount the light through the Bimini fabric. I've just purchased an expensive replacement Bimini top canvas that fits great. My light was wired through the second from rear bow tube and exited in bow center under where the light mounts. The Light base was...
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    2 cycle 55 hp vs 60 hp Carb difference swap?

    Hi, I need to rebuild my 60 hp 1996 carbs (3). I'd like to rebuild a used set I found but they are for a 55 hp (3 carb set) - then swap out the carbs at the boat. "My" carbs set (top middle and bottom) are a WME-44. The extra carb set is a WME-43 (Top middle and bottom) for a 55 hp. From what...
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    Replace top crank seal 1986 60 hp merc

    I'm working on another problem that is indicating I may have a top crank shaft seal leaking. I'm considering changing this if it's as easy as I believe? - remove flywheel + Stator and trigger. - Pierce the metal on the old seal and pry out/insert screw in holes to pull up. - Clean, etc...
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    High Idle, Cannot retard /change timing to change RPM

    I've spent some time searching for this issue on line with no findings .... Background ... 1997 Merc 2 cycle 60hp was running great for the past 2 years - left in water/did nto start for 1 week. On next usage Starts hard, Idle too high (1800 - 2000 RPM) runs rough. Suspected Water in the...
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