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    props

    After seeing over 800 posts on props I think I have a different question. When pulling my prop for end of season, the spacer came off with the washer and nut. Behind the washer was a rubber looking washer that looks lumpy. Is this rubber washer a replaceable item I don't see it in any Yamaha...
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    Mercury Steering Cable Seazed in Tilt Tube

    Hi I currently have the frozen steering cable as was discussed in this forum. I followed oldman570 recommendations removing the nut from the cable that comes from the steering wheel. I can pull the small steering cable out to a point but i will not come out completely as if there is a flange...
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    Mercury slips out of gear

    I have a 40hp 2 stroke 2002 mercury motor. It slipped out of forward gear and needed a tow. Tow cost more than fix but I don't know how it was fixed. Possibly from the lower unit. It is now showing signs of slipping again, When I start in nutural, the prop is actually turning forward.
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    40hp motor quit while under way

    I have a 2002 40 hp elpto on a 18 ft pontoon boat. While running @ 4500 rpm the motor quit. Fuel system was delivering, spark plug was wet. I changed plugs on the water, no start, still wet plug. 20A fuse on top of flywheel cover is OK. All help is appreciated in diagnosis.
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    Wont Start

    I need help to figure this out. I put the key into my 2002 Sweetwater pontoon boat with a 2002 Mercuary outboard and nothing happens. The volt meater, tilt guage do not come alive. The power tilt does not work from the consol. However, the power tilt does work from the cowl on the motor...
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    thermastat

    I am new to this site, and my question is this. I have a 40 HP mercuary year 2001 and I noticed the thermastat spits water from a hole in the side of it. Is this normal? thanks for all assistance. jack
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    low oil / cooling alerm

    I have a 40hp 2 stroke merc with oil injection. it is mounted on a 18 foot sweetwater pontoon. I have electrical problems with the sweetwater such as no lights, horn, radio. Now the alerm has sounded indicating low oil or cooling problem. I topped off the oil reservour, and the cooling...
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