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    What oil is okay for Volvo marine engine?

    My neighbor's boat has a Volvo engine and there is a sticker on it that says SAE 30W. He is concerned because nobody seems to make that anymore. I told him 10w-30 or Mobil1 1 synthetic should be fine. Any confirmation or concerns?
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    Gale "Sea King" 5 HP 1954 Model 45GG9014A SN 560589. Paint color codes?

    I have the title motor and want to find the paint codes for it. Is that information available somewhere? Thanks!
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    Need a schematic for the charging circuit 2015 Mercury Four Stroke 60 HP

    I believe the title says what I need. A schematic for the whole engine would be nice, but the charging circuit isn't working so I would be happy just getting that part of a schematic. Thanks
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    I broke my 60 HP four stroke charging system

    I replaced the starting battery in my 2015 Mercury Four Stroke 60 HP and accidentally reversed the cables. Didn't see a spark or hear anything and when I turned the key on, nothing happened. I figured out what I had done wrong and corrected it. The engine and gauges all work fine, but it isn't...
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    Testing the water flow on 1981 9.9 HP Evinrude

    I just got a 1981 9.9 HP Evinrude running after being stored 6 years. I am concerned about the cooling. There is a water hose running to the rubber cups over the intake area. The water is on fairly high but when the motor is started, there doesn't seem to be a stream of water coming out...
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    1998 Avenger Bass Boat wiring diagram???

    I am about to put a separate trolling motor battery in this boat. It has a trolling motor panel with switches for Bat 1, Bat 2, Run/Charge and up/down trim. I need to know how the battery stuff is wired. My goal is to drain only the trolling motor battery with the trolling motor but charge both...
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