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    Mariner 8HP Specs?

    I just picked up a 1978 Mariner (made by Yamaha) 8hp that is in terrific shape. I'm hoping someone has the tuneup specs for it and the gas-oil mix ratio.<br />Thanks in advance!
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    Mercury Mariner Difference?

    What's the difference between Mercury and Mariner outboards? It's the same company, right? So are they like Johnson and Evinrude? :confused: <br /><br />I'm asking because someone gave me his 90-93 Seloc book for Mariner and I was hoping it would be usable for the same year Mercs. Any input...
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    Folding outboards: any issues?

    I've seen quite a few small folding Johnson and Evinrude outboards, and they look like a good idea. Does anyone know if they're as reliable as their non-folding counterparts? Is the folding lower unit more prone to problems?<br />Thanks!
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    Can someone explain "Weedless"?

    Can somebody tell me what exactly the OMC weedless lower units are all about? I can see that the prop is angled downward, more than 90 degrees. Does it really foul less than the standard lower unit, and is there more to it? The old ads say you can "go over rocks and shallows", which I'm sure is...
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    Try to start it or not?

    I just became the owner of a 1955 Evinrude 3HP Lightwin that is in INCREDIBLY good condition. It looks like it was hardly used at all. No dings, dents, or corrosion, good compression, etc. Even the decals look pretty good. The previous owner knows little of its history, (it was in his basement...
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    Key ring choke?

    I have an older (1980) 2 hp Evinrude that has what looks like a keyring attached to the choke pull. That is, you pull the ring to set the choke. It works fine, but why a ring and not just a knob? :confused: Is something supposed to be attched to it?
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