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    1985 mercury 115 trim leaks down

    Hit a log hard enough to damage the skeg, now when the motor is raised; it leaks back down in moments. No external leak is evident. What is the most likely reason, and can it be fixed? The motor is a 1985 I-6 115. It has the integral tilt and trim system.Thanks.
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    2001 Johnson 225 lower unit pressurized after morning outing...

    I decided to change my lower unit oil after a morning fishing trip. When I pulled the top fill screw out, it blasted me with a spray of oil and air, I would estimate it had 10 to 20 pounds of pressure built up inside it. It's never done this before, anyone know what would cause a lower unit to...
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    '84 Mariner 150 tilt and trim leaks down

    When the tilt is actuated, the motor raises and lowers fine, but when in the up position, will fairly quickly sink back to the down position on its own. What needs to be fixed to correct this leak-down problem?
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    Johnson 150 w/ optical ignition won't fire

    A friend's Johnson 150 w/ optical ignition system won't fire when cranked for the 1st time of the day unless you tap repeatedly on top of the powerpack housing with an object such as a screwdriver handle or pocketknife. When it finally starts, it normally does fine the rest of the day. It...
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    proper fluid for '99 Johnson 225 tilt and trim system

    I need to know the correct fluid to use in a '99 Johnson 225 tilt and trim system, and also, is there a bleeding procedure that must be followed when fluid is changed?
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    94 force 70 hp runs backward

    My friends 94 force 70 hp spins in the wrong direction when started. He says the starter turns it in the right direction, then it reverses when it starts. The boat shop is stumped, what is wrong? He says this started after haaving a new tilt motor installed. Please help, thanks.
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