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    Over temp only at WOT and turning?

    So I've had an on/off issue with my bought new 2018 Boat Motor. Quick Summary - I believe at WOT I'm getting cavitation that is getting sucked into the water pump intake. I'm Leaving out a lot of test/details/chatter to make this easier to read and understand .... So please work with...
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    Normal Engine Temp Range for 4s 60hp Merc OB -vessel View ??

    Hi all, 2 + season old 60 hp Merc 60hp 4 stroke Bigfoot on an 18' pontoon Fresh water Pond with minor weeds in New England. .Runs great but have had an over temp alarm twice - at high speed. I Hooked up my vessel View and I'm getting a wide range of readings for temp. Idle 120F. Full throttle...
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    How to tell which lower unit / gear ratio to buy ??

    Hi, I'm thinking of buying and rebuilding/as needed a lower unit for my 1996 60hp Merc. How do I find the correct gear ration and/or shaft length for the correct lower unit replacement. I do not want to purchase and rebuild/repair one and find it's incorrect when/after I install ???
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    2 cycle 55hp vs 60 hp Carb difference swap?

    Hi, I need to rebuild my 60 hp 1996 carbs (3). I'd like to rebuild a used set I found but they are for a 55 hp (3 carb set) - then swap out the carbs at the boat. "My" carbs set (top middle and bottom) are a WME-44. The extra carb set is a WME-43 (Top middle and bottom) for a 55 hp...
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    Cannot Idle under 1500 - 1800 RPMs

    Hi, Can really, Really use some help on this one. I'm a overall decent mechanic but this has me stumped. Hopefully someone can assist me?? Any Suggestions are most appreciated. Background; I have a dock space so the Pontoon boats is in the water all year. Was Running like a top...
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    Replace top crank seal 1986 60 hp merc

    Replace top crank seal 1986 60 hp merc I'm working on another problem that is indicating I may have a top crank shaft seal leaking. I'm considering changing this if it's as easy as I believe? - remove flywheel + Stator and trigger. - Pierce the metal on the old seal and pry out/insert screw...
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    High Idle, Cannot retard /change timing to change RPM

    I've spent some time searching for this issue on line with no findings .... Background ... 1997 Merc 2 cycle 60hp was running great for the past 2 years - left in water/did nto start for 1 week. On next usage Starts hard, Idle too high (1800 - 2000 RPM) runs rough. Suspected Water in the...
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    High Idle, Cannot retard /change timing to change RPM

    I've spent some time searching for this issue on line with no findings .... Background ... 1997 Merc 2 cycle 60hp was running great for the past 2 years - left in water/did nto start for 1 week. On next usage Starts hard, Idle too high (1800 - 2000 RPM) runs rough. Suspected Water in the 1/4...
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