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    How to use main and kicker off one gas tank

    This sounds simple However I do not see any hardware for sale anywhere to make it happen.<br />I have one built in gas tank. It is hooked to my bulb and then my main motor. Is it possible to spit it to my kicker as well. Instead of using a different gas tank for kicker?<br />Thank you
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    can a shorty kicker be used on a long saft transom

    I have a 1969 glasspar citation. It has a merc tower of power long shaft on it. I was given a 15hp force I want to use for kicker. My question is will it work. The cavitation area is below water line due to V of bottom of boat. I would like to buy a connector rod to hook both motors toghther...
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    Parts for a 1990 USmarine (force) 15hp outboard

    Looking for a source for parts for this kicker. It is a US marine by force AKA mercury at the time made this motor. It is 15hp 2 cylinder motor. <br />Thanks
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    Help with gas leak on 1250 tower

    Well after almost having a heart attack when looking back to see NO WATER comming out of pee-hole while crusing 15 miles accross sound today, I did see plenty of water comming out of exhaust and it was just warm like usual. I got boat home and low and behold. I found that our local Washington...
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    Ever heard of US MARINE 15 hp outboard by mercury?

    I had a fishing friend just GIVE me a 80's outoboard he said runs but he has no use for it. He said it was made by Mercury under a different name. US MARINE POWER.<br />The only indenifying thing is a sticker that says US MARINE POWER and Model 1279 Sn 152f902.<br />Has anyone ever heard of this...
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    Minkota enduro 36 no forward

    was using my motor to troll for salmon with no problems all day. Then went to jig so I put motor in reverse for a couple hours to keep a line. When I tried to go forward NOTHING happened. Now motor will go reverse both speeds no problem. but no forward at any setting. Any idea's???<br />thanks
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    1250 test results on the water and question about pitch

    Okay, After tuning Idle I have it about perfect. I took boat out on the salt with a couple buddys to try the new power trim unit I installed. Well boat started right up and after warming I put down fast idle arm and idle good at about 800 rpm. Still have adjustable propulse prop set on 18pitch...
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    Installed version 1 power tilt trim on 1250 questions

    Okay, As you know I have installed a tower of power . More exact a 1969 1250.<br />Today I installed bilge pump. Went perfect.<br />then decided to tackle my power tilt unit.<br />Well first thing I cleaned out hoses. Then setup a fabricated mounting area for main unit. Then I filled per selco...
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    Test results first run with 1250 on Glasspar citation

    Okay, After getting new steering setup I finally got my tower of power on the lake today. first here is what I have<br />1968 16.8 ft Glasspar semi deep V citation. Its a big water boat with lots of dig in the back. It weights 1000 without motor.<br />1969 1250 in good shape I got from Billr I...
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    1250 waterpump impeller replacement

    I think mine is ok, Pees steady on idle and increases on throttle increase. Is it normal to take it about 8-10 seconds to start peeing when i start motor? <br /><br />Also If I as a newbie want to change impeller is it an easy do able job? and how?<br />thanks<br />Tod
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    Nightmare rebuilding 1250 lower fuel pump

    Well started with top fuel pump and had it off, clean and rebuilt in under 20 minutes. I thought I LOVE THESE MERCS.<br />Well that was short lived! Then I started to remove the lower pump. Well after taking off power cable and removing it from housing to move out of the way. I was luckily able...
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    Got 1250 started, Have couple questions please

    Okay, Just some notes from getting the old 1250 Merc outboard running and some help needed.<br />1. Changed plugs, oil, and set mixture at 40-1 as motor had not been run in awhile. Also <br />Put a can of sea foam in.<br />2.Installed linkages for shift and throttle. I believe they are correct...
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    1250 linkage hookup help

    Is there anyway someone could take a picture of your shift and throttle linkage at motor hookups. I am having a heck of a time figureing them out to hookup. The shift I think I have but throttle no idea.<br />Thanks.<br />Also I have power trim unit to install. question. can I lock motor down...
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    anyone know if these sparkplugs are for 1250?

    Walmart had good deal on 833/L78V Spark Plugs.<br />I have a 1969 Mercury 1250 motor. I think it calls for ql76v's Does anyone know if the 833's will work or will it be a problem.<br />Thanks.
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    How to mount power trim control box ??

    OK, Just traded a motor so I am now installing a 1969 1250 merc. It has power trim box. I can see that the upper part with hoses I probably drill holes in my spillover area as that part will seal waterproof. The main part with the solinoid and operating unit. Do I install that underneath by my...
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    whats under rubber side bumpers

    I have been reading some posts about boat restorations and wonder is the top and bottom halfs of mid 70's glastrons stapled toghther under the rubber bumper that goes around boat?><br />I was looking at a boat for sale that has an obvious repair done on one side of boat and I can see new bigger...
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    Are 1969 Merc 1250 125hp good motors?

    I have been running a homelite 55 on my big glasspar and only getting about 18-21 mph. SLOW. Takes foreever to get to my fishing holes :mad: <br />A very reliable good person from another board wants to trade me a in good condition 1969 1250 outboard. with Pt/t, He said compression great in...
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