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    Is there a "how to" on setting up the throttle cable?

    I bought a boat and motor. Mid Eighties 65 Horse Mercury. Top speed 24 MPH. I know that it's not revving high enough, so I got a Tachometer, however I really can't find anything to suggest a red line, and there seems to be a pre-set bolt that the throttle bottoms out on. Got back to the...
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    The Gift of Ground!

    I waffled about posting this thought, however I'll throw it out and hope I don't get slammed too much (Standard disclaimer) Why is a good ground good? Ground is called ground because it's our universal reference when it comes to electricity. The reason is simple. As we all were taught, atoms...
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    Can you red line a motor under load?

    I bought a 72 Sea Ray SRV-163 weekender with a 65 horse mercury. The previous owner spun the governor bolt out so that it barely planes out when empty. It doesn't have a tachometer, so I"m wondering if I can spin the bolt back and just push it to WOT. I keep thinking that the resistance under...
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    re-named

    can't find the delete... Sorry!
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    The Learning Curve... and I missed it by that much!

    So not having owned a boat for 20 years it's time to buy another. Last time I had one I lived 20 metres from Lake Erie... not much trailering experience required. We are invited to Tunnel Lake for a week so I decide to look for a boat. Found the boat of my dreams when I was young. A 72 Sea...
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    I have a 62 (maybe 63) 50 horse merc.

    This was completely overhauled 3 years ago, used it twice, had it winterized and then parked till this year. However the wiring harness both inside the cowling and outside is completely corroded. Where can I find a new one or at least a good used one. The motor is pristine otherwise... I...
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