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    1977 85 H.P. Evinrude Model # 85895C S# J0003143. Low idle issue.

    Good Evening Good People... I have a question. I have a 1977 85 H.P. Evinrude Model # 85895C S# J0003143. It runs like a scalded cat, however, when I run it at low speeds under 5MPH after about 10 minutes is bogs down and dies on me, it starts right up but it seems to flood when I want to...
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    Starting Issue

    Good Afternoon everyone, I have a 1978 85 H.P. Evinrude engine in immaculate shape with 120 on all cylinders, timing is set, and it runs really good. The only issue I have is that on cold starts or if I run it and let it sit for more than one hour, I have to give it a shot of ether to get it...
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    1977 50 H.P. Johnson Ignition Issues

    Hello Everyone: I have a 1977 Johnson 50 H.P. that runs like a banshee, however in the summer months after I run it a while or turn it off and on three or four times in a row it will then not start. Now if I turn the key on and use the pull rope it will start ASAP andif I leave the key on and...
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    1974 Johnson 50 hp 50ESL74M Question

    Hello fellows, what would be the sequence and foot pounds for the cylinder head screws? Also the two bottom screws are broken in the engine block and I am having a heck of a time getting them out, they broke off years ago. It ran like this for quite some time without me knowing and eventually...
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    1976 Johnson 50 HP Desperate need help

    Hello Folks: I am in desperate need of your help. I have a 1976 Johnson 50 HP, that was running great, my buddy took it off his boat and it sat for about 4 months in his garage and I bought it from him. When I installed it it would not hit WOT and would only go about 25MPH on a 16.5 foot...
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    Prop Question

    I have a 16.5 Aluminum Bass Tracker 1983 model and I recently put a Evinrude 50 HP engine on it, a 1974 big lower unit one (Model 50ESL74M). It had a Solas 2411-13.5-15 prop and it was not really doing much with a top speed of 25mph with a tail wind. Today a buddy gave me a stainless 13x19...
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    A prop misdeed... Question

    Hello folks... I have a question for any of you. But first of all I am already thoroughly humiliated over what I did so take it easy on me. Last week I wrecked the prop on my 40 HP Mariner on a stump so when I got home I swapped it with the original prop that had been on for years but I...
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    Mariner 40 H.P. Lower Unit

    Hello folks, it has been a while since I asked any questions, but it has been a while since my trusty Mariner has had any problems. I have a 1984 Mercury Mariner (recently found out it was made by Tohatsu) that began to slip out of gear under load. It did it a few times then quit for about...
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    40 HP 1985 Mariner

    Hello Folks I have a 40 HP 1985 Mariner engine that has been great little motor for over 20 years. A few weeks ago my ignition switch crapped out on me and when I managed to get it going the boat began to sputter or miss when I powered up. So I got to land safely and changed the ignition...
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    Grounding Question 40HP Mariner

    Hello folks.... How do I go about grounding the ground wires on my aluminum boat. Do I just bolt them to the hull or the ground on the battery? Also I started having probelms with my key ignition switch and at the same time the boat began to miss at 1/3 throttle but at WOT it seems to work...
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    Hesitation, Missing ????

    Forgive my ignorace in advance. I have a 40 HP mariner that runs really good. About a month ago my ignition switch went kaput on me and at the same time I began to get some hesitation or missing problems. I thought maybe it was because of the bad ignition switch. However I changed the...
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    40 HP Mariner on a 1985 Tracker Ignition Issues

    Hello everyone I would like some advice on an ignition problem. My key ignition switch on my Tracker finally crapped out on me after 22 years and I replaced it. I replaced it with a generic magneto switch and the on and off works fine. However, when I run the boat it misses (it also did this...
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    Optimum Spark Plug for 40 H.P. Marinier

    What would be the optimum plug for a 1986 model 40 H.P. Mariner... It has some NGK's and everytime I ask a boat repair person they each tell me something different. Should I just replace the NGK's with the plugs recomended by Mercury?
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    Mileage has gone bad

    The fuel consumption on my Mariner 40 has gone bad where should I start guys? I redid the carbs this winter. Change plugs maybe?
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    Decarbing 40 H.P. Mariner

    Any surefire formula(s) to decarb the above mentioned engine. I have been told that additives and anything other than regular gasoline and TW3 oil may damage the engine. Also how do I know when it needs decarbing and lastly this process will remove carbon build up from the valves right? Please...
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    Boat tilting to the right

    Hello all, thanks to many of you my boat is running good and I have managed to get out and pick up a mess of dand bass for the table... One simple question. My boat a 17 foot Bass Tracker tilts to the right, I understnd that it may do it if I am the only one on the boat, however, it even does...
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    Boat tilting to the right

    Hello all, thanks to many of you my boat is running good and I have managed to get out and pick up a mess of sand bass for the table... One simple question. My boat a 17 foot Bass Tracker tilts to the right, I understnd that it may do it if I am the only one on the boat, however, it even does...
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    Boat tilting to the right

    Hello all, thanks to many of you my boat is running good and I have managed to get out and pick up a mess of dand bass for the table... One simple question. My boat a 17 foot Bass Tracker tilts to the right, I understnd that it may do it if I am the only one on the boat, however, it even does...
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    Prop slecetion for Marinier 40HP

    The boat I have has the original 1985 aluminum prop (on a 40HP Mariner) which is in good condition and not dinged up. However, I saw one on E-Bay <br /><br /> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4604616544&fromMakeTrack=true#ebayphotohosting <br /><br />Would it be a...
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    40 HP Merc Fuel Duration

    Hello all what can I expect a 6 gallon gas tank to last on a 40 HP Mercury two stroke engine at 1/2 throttle...
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