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    Will this type of tach work on 1987 50hp force

    Engine specs: 1987 50 hp force model #507X7B This tachometer came off a boat with a 4 cylinder "car style" motor i.e. inboard outboard. Will it work on my motor?
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    Pictures of a 14' porta bote with a 9.9 hp motor!

    Thought the Porta Bote section should at least have a few pics of what one looks like :cool:
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    Color blind - Need help identifying paint colors

    I was on the Jamestown Distributors website looking at Pettit EasyPoxy Topside Paint & read a review that also contained a pic of the exact two colors I want to paint my boat. He used the same pettit easypoxy paint so he had to pick one of these colors on this chart, right? My eyes tell me that...
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    Would you pay $500 for this 25 footer?

    This is what the ad said about the boat. 25 ft 1970 Bertram - $500 Project boat-boat was used for a long time, then had serious engine problems. Boat has a 200hspwr outboard that does not run. Many other accessories. All fiberglass with cutty cabin. Comes with trailer. $500. How long would...
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    Is this right?/Rectifier wiring/1987 50hp Force

    The manual diagram has 3 stator leads going to the rectifier but mines only has two. Had to by a magnifying glass to see the diagram in the book but it looks like the 3rd is supose to go to the screw in the middle. I'm I missing something :confused: 1987 50hp Force Model 507x7b- batter breaker...
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    1987 50hp force/trouble turning over

    The motor is a 1987 50 hp force 2 cylinder, model 507x7b. I have a manual but it does not cover this problem. OK heres the problem: When I turn the key the starter engages the bendix to the flywheel and it will rotate some then stop, rotate some more then stop, so much that the motor wont turn...
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    1987 50hp force spark plug question?

    Hello all, I have searched this great forum and found many threads with answers to almost all of my questions without having to post. But I have found nothing on my spark plug question. I recently (Sunday) picked up a 1987 50hp force model# 507X7B SN# 1285 and I notice that the spark plugs in...
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    1961 14' runabout

    I paid my neighbor $100 dollars for the trailer and it came with the boat and a 1960 Merc 400 (it does not have prop shaft), new 35 pound thrust trolling motor and a brand new trolling battery. The battery was worth a $100 alone. I intend to Replace the floor, transom, steering system, wiring...
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    1960 Mercury Kiekhaefer 400 prop shaft

    Hello everyone, I'm a newbie to this site but have looked around and found loads of info here. OK on to the question, a 1960 Mercury Kiekhaefer 400M (45hp short shaft) was attached to the 14' runabout & trailer I bought about a week or so ago for $100 (gut job of boat will post soon in...
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    Murr 400 on side of outboard

    I was given a 1960's runabout yesterday with an outboard on it that has Murr 400 on the side of the motor. I could not find a plate with serial #. Those anyone know what company this is?:confused:
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