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I have a 1978 Chrysler 105 hp engine.
On the actual engine, both the throttle mechanism and the gear selector mechanism have interlocking metal tabs that do not allow the throttle to open unless the gear box is in the forward gear.
I was thinking of cutting these tabs off so that the...
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I recently purchased a half cabin fishing boat with a Mercury 850 Thunderbolt outboard. I think it is of mid 1970's vintage.
It has suddenly become very stiff to turn. I have changed the steering box and cable, but the problem is with the pivot on the motor.
My mechanic has heated...
