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    Mercruiser 302 888 exhaust question.

    Hey everyone, I got so much help on here last time with my mercury 700 that I wanted to see what kind of advice I could get with my new project boat. Just bought a 19' Dixie with a 302 888. I just replaced both head gaskets, manifold and intake gaskets as well. Pretty much took care of the...
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    need help with timing marks!!! 1978 70hp 3cly.

    Hey everyone, I just got the powerhead back and am just getting everything back together. does anyone have a pic of the timing marks on their flywheel? I still have the sticker on mine but the center has been rubbed off and I can only make out TDC. Thanks.
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    #1 Piston gone what next?

    Ok everyone, I have looked on here for a while to try and find some kind of answer to my problem. Took the boat out on the river the other day and it just lost power and died. Paddled over to the bank to let it rest for a little while and after an hour or so it started back up but was sluggish...
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    Help With Mercontrol!!!!!!!!!

    Hello everyone, I am new here although I have been reading a lot of different post to tr and find some answers to my questions. I just purchased a 1977 Arrow Glass Tarpon with a 1978 Merc. 700 and trailer, ($250 total). The boat is in great shape and the motor did run when the seller last used...
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