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    Mariner 40 Magnum Lower Unit Interchange?

    I have a 1993 Mariner 40 Magnum 4 Cylinder Ser# 0D089686 the lower unit started ratcheting under load so I'm looking for a replacement. Can someone tell me what Mariner/Mercury lower units will fit my engeine? Does any one have a lower for sale on here? Thanks
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    1997 Merc 115hp 4cyl 2+2 Throttle Linkage Adjustment Procedure

    Can someone tell me the procedure for adjusting the throttle linkage on the carbs for a 1997 115hp Merc 2+2?
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    1993 40Hp Magnum, More Hp?

    I have a 1993 40hp Magnum 4 cyl, I've read that the 50hp is the same engine but with a different intake? Can the 40 be upgraded to a 50 or even a 60hp? The engine works so well, I'd hate to get rid of it. Thanks
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    Alpha Outdrive, Yamaha 5.0L GM Manual

    So buddy brings me his 1994 230 Rinken 5.0L with what im told is a bad head gasket, owner wants to set a new 5.7L long block in it. I get the boat and its already mostly pulled apart so I have a couple boxes of parts and a half a engine, does any one have a manual for this setup? Had I known I...
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    Drive or Trim Oil Leak

    It looks like my drive is leaking oil when its trimmed in the trailer position, I'm going to pull it of and replace the drive shaft seals. I've read that some early alpha's have a spacer between the bearings alowing you to just torque the nut down, and some need to tightened to 10in/lbs bearing...
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    Merc 260 Thermostat Housing Design #2 - Help!!

    1988 Merc 260, Alpha MR, Raw Water Cooling, Thermostat Housing Design #2. Ok here we go: I had a leak in my thermostat housing so I ordered the OEM kit with a new thermostat for a quick repair. I disassembled the housing only to find it was empty, no thermostat, on spacer. Also temp gauge never...
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    Mirage Plus Only For Larger Boats???

    Hey guys, Have you guys seen the Video of the 206 Rinker Alpha 1 on You Tube **Click Here** it has a 350 Magnum and is running 63mph (GPS) with a 21P Mirage Plus Prop? He also has a video of the same boat with a 23p High-Five doing 58mph. I also have a 206 Rinker with a Merc 260 that has...
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    Almost Jumping into gear from neutral

    I was running my 1988 Rinker with Alpha MR today on the muffs while I was tuning it up, I started it in neutral and had it throttled up to about 1300 RPM, I went back to the stern and it sounded like it was partialy jumping into gear, it wasnt jumping into gear the hole way but just enough to...
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    Rinker captivia 206, to prop or not to prop

    1) My boat seems to run the same speed (55 MPH) no matter if I have one person or five people in it, Do i need more prop? 2) Auminum, Merc? 3) 14.25"X21P 4) 4600-4800RPM, 55 MPH, loaded or unloaded 5) 350ci, Alpha MR (1.65:1 I think), 280ish Horse power 6) 1988 Rinker Capitiva 206, 20.5'...
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    Minn Kota, More Thrust? New Motor?

    I have a 24v Minn Kota 55lb trolling motor, I found a 24v 80lb motor with a bad circuit board for a cheap price. could I just swap the electric motor head to convert my trolling motor to a 80lb thrust?
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