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    restricter plates?

    On a Mercruiser mcm 228 of 1984 vintage I am having problems with overheating of the engine block until the boat is at 1500 rpm or above and then all is normal. Bring back to idle and problem reappears. I have pleny of water from the impeller which is new. Elbows are cool. I wonder if...
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    Is it worth it? 1955 Mark 55

    Before I restore a old merc Mark 55 E for my Yellow Jacket (1955) I would like to know how the Merk 55 operated. Was it reliable? Was it a dock buster or did it have a true neutral? What problems existed. Was it easy to start with the electrical system provided? <br />What was the...
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    Any Pee Hole on THIS 115 Evinrude?

    Most 115s I have seen have a Pee Hole. Several of my friends wanted me to post this and see if anyone knows the facts. Mod TE115TLEND G 03125497. OK somebody smarter than me explain why we can't find it.
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    Help with Damaging Leak

    My 23 Foot compac started leaking in the cocpit area down below through several bolt heads, side pockets, and maybe a few instruments. I am using marine silicone between showers but it just keeps on raining. I am not sure why the flood all of a sudden but need advice on what best to use to...
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    Help with Racal-Decca

    Does anyone have any info on a Racal Decca radar. I have been given one to repair (for free and challanged by my friends as to success. I have not one bit of documentation on the unit. It was was built in Korea in the 80s and has a display #65384. If could get a manual, a diagram, or any...
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    Need crank and rod assembly Nissan 70

    Problem with NS70A2 360-1 sn 24409. Lower cylinder bearing failed causing damage to the lower cylinder rod connection to the crank. The kicker is: Cannot field disassemble as the rods and crank are a factory pinned assembly. Does anyone have a clue if a replacement assembly consisting of the...
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    Weight of Vmax 150 Yamaha?

    Anybody have an idea?
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    Need 25 Merc Power Block

    Anybody got a late model block that can be rebuilt as engine thru rod from lack of oil and ruined aluminum cylinder. There is no steel sleeve to bore.
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    What year Did Yamy 30 go to 3 Cyl

    On this project I am trying to identify if the Yamaha block they sold to Mariner would work on a Yamaha 30 motor. It would have to be a 2 Cycl. Yamaha made 2 Cycl for Mariner after they went to 3 for themselves. When did Yamaha Change? Thanks
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    Somebody got an extra Mariner 30?

    Blown engine prefered as I have a factory new longblock. Mid to late 80s will fit. I'm the dummy who bought the wrong block for my one of my Mercs.
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    Yamaha 30 "What to Do?"

    I put this up yesterday under Mariner 30. I have a spare new powerhead (689) by Yamaha for either a Mariner 30 or a Yamaha 30. It is new and has everthing that came from factory on it: Pistons, Crank Head, Thermo. I guess since it weighs about 35 lbs it is best that I get it to someone who...
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    Mariner 30hp Block

    Well I either have one spare brand new factory complete powerhead including crank, pistons and head for a Mariner or Yamaha at a bargain, or I am short all the rest of the motor less powerhead. Yes I ended up with this new block and was ready to bolt it to my Mercury 25, but discovered on...
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