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    Houseboat motor merc 75 efi...

    I have a houseboat w/2 2006 75 hp efi's. 1 motor started cutting out when rpm pushed abv 2400......thinkin it could be the coil? Any ideas.....thx,
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    2006 75 hp 4 stroke efi cuts out above 2400 rpm....

    Wondering where to start...local mech said it was crank position indicator...replaced that and no relief. I don't have a computer, but manual says when running rough below 3000 rpm, pencil coil could be the issue. Any ideas? Btw runs smooth below 2400....thanks!
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    Voltage issue........

    I just purchased a 1999 Sea Ray Sundeck with a 5.0 Mercruiser. Its runs great but the ammeter is pegged as long as the engine runs. Any ideas on where I should start. If I understand correctly the voltage regulator is part of the alternator. Can I have this bench tested at the auto parts store...
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    Flywheel Pulling pointers.......

    I have a 2006 Merc 70hp 4 stroke that needs a new Alternator Belt...I've acquired the puller but now need to pull the flywheel, as the belt is smaller in diameter than the flywhell itself...any have any gotchas to pulling or reinstalling? thanks.....
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    Flywheel Puller, Motor liftint eye.....

    I'm in dire need of a flywheel puller for a 2006, 4 stroke 75hp outboard....its a triangular shaped apparatus with the puller lifting eye in the middle, and a 3 bolt triangular pattern on the outside....the cheapest I've been able to locate (ebay) is about 225.00....any suggestions would be...
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    Alpha 1 Gen ll......New Gears or Prop?

    I just purchased a Sea Ray Sundeck from Texas (about 1000 msl) and am planning to use it in Arizona (approx 3000 msl.......it powerplant is an Mercruiser 5.0 efi w/alpha 1 gen ll with a stainless 19 pitch prop. Anyone have experience with this? Is there need for a new prop or will I have to...
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    Belt Replacement 06 75 4-stoke...

    Does anyone have experience doing this repair? Do I need to pull the flywheel? Thanks!
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    2007 Bigfoot 75

    Can anyone tell me if I need to pull the flywheel to change the alternator belt....the belt doesn't appear to be large enough to fit around the top of the flywheel.....thanks. mm
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    '07 4 stroke service manual

    I have a Merc 4 stroke 75 and can't find a service manual for it. This site and others have up to '05 but nothing newer.....anyone have a lead on oneT thank you!
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    Toy Tank Installation....

    I'm installing a toy tank in my houseboat and have a pump and filter system picked out. What I need to know is what material can I use to extend the fuel line about 15 feet (its 1 inch). Can I plumb pipe or must I use Flex line....thanks!
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    75 hp motoer exchange...

    I have a 1991 houseboat that has 01 bigfoots. (2-stroke) I'm replacing with 07 75 hp (4-stroke) Does anyone know if I can use the same props, both have 2:33/1 ratios. Alsoo are the pins on the electrical connections different. Thanks....
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    Bottom paint for freshwater steel boat...

    I have a 50 ft houseboat being I'm restoring. I'm planning on sandblasting and repainting the toons and was wondering if anyone had suggestions for bottom paint and primers. thanks!....ps freshwater only.......
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    Swapping 2 stroke for 4 strokes...

    I have a 50 foot houseboat and have finally come across some 4 stroke 60 hp bigfoots to swap for my 2 strokes. Can anyone tell me if I need to purchase new controllers and teleflex cables. Any other pitfalls? thanks.......
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    91 Mariner Bigfoot....

    I have a 91 Mariner Bigfoot I purchased in Fl and brought to New Mexico. It ran good there, but at 5000 ft I'm having some problems. 1st off I think I need to reprop due to altitude change...anyone have any suggestions? Secondly, it ran great for the first hour and then it died and would not run...
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    What happened to Mercury Parts Express?

    Does anyone know where you can look up part #'s and buy OEM parts for Mercs? thanks..........
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    Engine Stand

    Looking for an engine stand to rebuild my 60 mercury....any suggestions on where to buy or what brand? thanks.......
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    Ski pylon for 91 Searay....

    My son just got his first wakeboard for Christmas and I was wondering if anyone could point me to a quality ski pylon for a 91 Searay outboard. Also wondering if a pylon would work as good as a tower.......thanks!
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    aluminum fuel tank....

    I'm restoring an old houseboat with a large aluminum fuel tank. I found some floaties and such in the bottom and rinsed it out thouroughly. I let it sit a couple weeks in my garage to dry, but was wondering if there was an additive I might use to insure no moisture remains in the tank........thanks
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    Impeller question 1991 115 Merc...

    I am installing a new impeller (first time) on my 115 hp ob....I took off the water pump base to inspect the seals and there was no gasket between the waterpump base and the lower unit. The manual and the rebuild kit show the gasket in place and the rebuild kit includes a new gasket that fits...
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    Metal Bottom Paint....

    I purchased a metal (steel) houseboat a couple of years ago and the bottom had been freshly painted. I hauled it out the other day, and though the bottom is still in very good shape I noticed it does need some touch up in spots. I'm wondering about the best way to go about the touch up..do I...
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