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    1979 Mecury 90 hp lower end question.

    I have a question about putting the lower unit back on. Does it need to be in forward gear or neutral when I put it back together?
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    2004 60 hp EFI Merc issue

    Hi I have a 2004 60 hp on my 38 ft houseboat. We usually troll at low rpm all day and I have never had a battery problem until now. It seems that my batteries (i have 2 hooked up) are not charging. I have checked all the wires and everything seems to be tight. Any idea what it could be? Is...
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    Transom Question

    I have a older house boat with a transom that is rotting. Lucky for me there is a metal frame that wood is put into. So even thought th wood is rotten It held up until i removed it last week. Now I have to put a new piece of wood in the metal frame. What kind of wood should I use and where do I...
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    Can't get lower unit off!

    Hi, I have 04 efi 4 stroke merc 60 hp. I am trying to change the impeller on. I have read the manual several times and removed all 5 bolts, put in neutral, trying to pull straight down and to no avail. the prop side with the cotterpins is loose but it appears there is something still connected...
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    What kind of oil?

    Hi, I have a 4 stroke merc 2004 60 hp. Is there any special brand of oil i should use when doing an oil change? Synthetic work? or should I use what the factory recommends? How about the lower end how often should that oil be changed? I have ordered a manual but it is not here yet. Any ideas...
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    Control Cables and electric extension

    Hi, I need control cables for a 60 Hp 4 stroke merc (2004) It looks like a 600a series will work but I am not sure how or where to find the electrical extension? Any idea on the part number and where to locate it? I know it is on the website but not sure where. Thanks
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    04' merc 50 hp EFI 4 stroke

    Hi I just bought a used 04 50 HP EFI 4 stroke for my houseboat. It has 100 hours on it and seems to run perfect. Before I put it on my houseboat. Is there any maintenance I should do before I put it in the water? I have the control box and I will need an electrical extensions and longer...
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    60 hp Johnson, need advice

    I have an opportunity to buy a 60 horse outboard runs but it cuts out then dies it starts again it needs work it comes with controls that have one cable and wiring and a switch its a HYDRO ELECTRIC DRIVE,key and manual that says Johnson sea-horse 60hp model 60ESL71 and 60ES71 1971 owners manual...
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    60 Hp merc question.

    I am new to the forum. I am looking to buy a used 2004 60 HP four stroke mercury and put it on my houseboat. Everything seems fine, except the cable box. I will need longer cables. My question is, can I run new control cables,or do I need to buy a new control box?
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