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    Mercruiser 170

    i have a 1986 Mercruiser 170 and have had it out several times. most of the time it runs fine my dad and i did work to the cooling system and ignition system. pretty much completely replacing both systems. however. sometimes its rough to get going after shifting into forward or reverse the lower...
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    New to the Inboard outboard world.....

    what is the purpose of the trim feature that moves the outdrive up and down other than lifting it out when on trailer to keep from dragging the ground? i know you can adjust it while in the water and there is a gauge for it (mine is broken) i just stick it all the way in the water and go but i...
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    Re Upholstering the interior info needed

    i recently aquired a boat from my dad the boat says Success on it and says SUCC on the title? anyone have any info on the boats in particular what company made it and the like..... anyway onto what im really after the interior is kinda rough i already replaced the carpet but the sides have a...
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    New Mercruiser Owner

    i recently acquired a 1986 mercruiser 170 in a boat from my dad we are rebuilding the cooling system but i was wondering is there anything i should know about these engines?
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    1969 85HP Johnson

    we picked up a 69 johnson 85hp 4 cyl. today and she has no fire..... turns over key switch works and all but not firing following the test procedures in the book it says use a s80 tester... which i assume is a kind of test light correct? i have a multimeter and a regular test light and where it...
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    1972 Johnson 65 HP Stator Goo Question.

    i know i probably need pictures but im about 70 miles away from the boat. my stator seems to have put out some brown goo looking stuff i would imagine this is the original stator and im not sure that this is normal i wanted to know if any of you had this happen. it still runs just fine but was...
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    1972 Johnson 65 HP Hydro Electric

    i bought sierra seal kit 18-2660 i have a leak into the lower unit is this the right kit for my engine and what are the common leak areas
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    Restore Project Pics

    I bought this boat on a bout of cabin fever in late feb.... was surfing craigslist and found a boat motor and trailer for 250$ and thought well thats pretty cheap why not..... didnt know what i was getting into.... i no longer think boats are simple. 4+ gallons of fiberglass and alot of money...
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    Clipper Circuit

    I have a 1972 Johnson 65 HP and am not getting a charge to the battery the engine runs fine and i have the manual on how to test the clipper circuit and rectifier and all that but i have no idea where the clipper circuit is or what it is really.... there are no pictures showing what it looks...
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    1972 Glastex Sea Star Restore W pics

    this is the beginning of what i hope will be a great adventure and experiment.... i got the floor up today (no pics of that today because it was dark when i finished) which had a soft spot right down the middle and a new starter put on the engine only to find out that while i was doing that i...
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    I Just Boat a 72

    i just bought a 72 i think it says sea star on the side its a 16 foot i believe with a 65 horse johnson and it has a soft spot on the floor so i know ill be replacing it but i don't know much about the boating world yet and want to know what im getting into
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