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  1. christopher425

    In-Line Fuel Filter Question

    Hey All, I'm working on an '87 Mariner 45hp (4 cyl) and have a question re: my in-line fuel filter. I've got an OEM filter and I typically remove my fuel line after use via quick disconnect from my tanks (just for safety purposes). Is it normal for the fuel filter to lose all the fuel in it...
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    20' Riviera Cruiser Speed Question

    Hey Everyone! I've got a 1990 Riviera Cruiser 20 footer with an '87 Mariner 45hp 2-stroke powering it (that's what came when I purchased). It's got an 11.1x13 prop and at WOT using a GPS app on my phone I hit 14mph average with me and another buddy on the lake. I've got manual trim n it, so I do...
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    Need HP Capacity Help

    I've got a 1988 Riviera Cruiser that's 20' long and I cannot locate the capacity plate on the vessel. Does anyone know the max HP it's rated for? I've done some online looking and found 70hp on one site, but that seems low. Any help is appreciated. Thanks everyone!
  4. christopher425

    Need Timing Specs Please 😀

    Can someone provide me the timing specs at idle and max for my 1987 45hp (4 cyl) 2-stroke Mariner engine please? I'm waiting to order a service manual and would like to check all my timing marks.
  5. christopher425

    '87 Mariner shift shaft & gears not making sense (see photos)

    Hey everyone, I have a 1987 45hp 2stroke 4cyl Mariner motor. I changed the water pump and of course when I put it back on I was having shifting issues. With the lower head off, I decided to manually check the shift shaft while I had everything out. After doing some research, I determine the...
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    Prop spins in same direction in both forward and reverse gear...

    Hey guys, I change the impeller on my 1987 mercury mariner 45 HP two stroke 4cyl. and the shifting was off. It would go into forward and neutral but the prop would spin freely both ways in reverse. I took the lower head back off and looking at the cam shaft I manually shifted it from forward to...
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    Mariner 45hp Carburetor Leaking after Total Rebuild....stumped!

    Hey Everyone! I'm a first time boat owner and have found tons of awesome information on this site, so thanks so much for the help! I've got a 1987 Mariner 2-stroke 4cyl 45hp that has two Walbro Carbs (WMA 6-1 on top and WMA 6-3 on bottom). I've rebuilt the carbs with new floats, needles...
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