1978 starcraft 15ft 70 hp merc

Bigjon1992

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Alright so I got this old boat for free a few years ago and I started restoring it but I've been hearing bad stuff about the engine it's a old 3 cylinder 1978 mercury thunderbolt. It's missing a cycling it but I think I got it figured out why. I just kinda wanted to know if anyone knows if these are bad engines. Should I get something else once I fix it? And if so do I need a whole new hydraulic system for a different engine and any tips for the interior restoring would be great. So far I've replace the plywood on the floor and new carpet, new anchor system fixed the hydraulics.
 

Woodonglass

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Do you mean it's missing on one cylinder?
 
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