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    1983 115 Mercury Idle/Tach Questions

    Had this motor in the shop a couple of months ago for a problem with low rpm. They replaced the stator, plugs and both switch boxes. Had it out this week end for the first time. Engine idles but at a much slower speed. When you put it in gear, it will die. Not every time but just enough to...
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    Stator, Trigger, Switch Boxes What does each do?

    What function and in what order do the above electrical parts do?
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    83 115 HP Merc Should I Keep It?

    Just picked up my boat an motor from the Marine dealer. Would not run over 2000 rpm under load. Stator was replaced, plugs, both switch boxes and I had them replace the water pump impeller. Compresion was 100 lbs on each cylinder. Total bill was 865.00. Sould I keep this motor or is it time to...
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    Garden Hose Muffs

    Want to de-carb my 1983 115 mercury using the Garden hose muff attachment. Should I keep the rpms low using this device or can I open the engine up to full rpms with full stream of water going to the engine?
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    Garden Hose Water

    How fast can I safely run my motor using the garden hose intake adapter?
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    83 115 Merc Missing

    Had my 115 Mercury out today fishing for the first time this season. Started right up and I let it idle while parking the truck and trailer. Ran fine to my fishing spot. Got full speed but I only ran it a short distance. When in for lunch and again the motor ran fine. Again just a short...
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