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    Gas Guage question

    I installed a new gas guage because the boat I am restoring did not have one. Anyway I followed the instructions to the best of my ability, with one exception. On the back of the guage it says to connect a lead to the ignition switch, I instead connected it to a regular power switch. It's...
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    1985 85 HP Force Throttle Cable adjustment

    I have a 1985 85 HP Force and when I bought it the throttle cables were not attached. I have reconnected them but do not believe they are adjusted correctly. When I shift it into forward, it doesn't go right into gear, it stutters a little, and then goes. In reverse, it shifts in just fine...
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    1985 Force 85 HP shifting question

    I can get the motor to shift into reverse, and when I go into forward I hear clanking sound and the prop does not engage like it should. I know there needs to be some adjustments made to the throttle cables. Any suggestions?
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    1985 Force 85hp not turning over

    I connected all the wires as the diagram indicated. The battery has a full charge, and when I turn the key all I hear is a click. When I look at the motor it looks as though the caburator is doing what it should be doing to prepair for ignition. Someone mentioned that there could be a fuse...
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    1973 Merc 850 Mounting Bracket

    I have a 1973 Merc 850 that was sitting outside for some years without lube or anything on its parts. I have gotten the stearing cable freed up and the motor moves up and down, with a lot of help. However I cannot get the thing to turn side to side. What is the best way to get this unfrozen...
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    1973 Mercury 85 Hp Ram testing

    I just removed the Rams from my mounting bracket and wanted to know if there was a way to test them to see if they are any good. The motor hasn't been run in years, but everything else is checking out to be O.K. I think the Power tilt/trim pump has been removed so obviously that won't work...
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