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    Member Double Trouble's Avatar
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    Top Cowling Side Latches

    Is there an adjustment for the side latches mine are so hard to lock I have to hit them really hard to lock them.Thanks!
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  2. Mercury 3L/4 Stroke/Verado Moderator EuropeanAM's Avatar
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    Lubricate the balls in the latch (lightweight oil) and work them with a pen or pencil to work the oil in. When they become "sticky" the latches almost refuse to latch.


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