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    1979 70hp Cryl

    Hi my son bought a boat with a 79- 70HP its is the 700 model. We just was wanting to know how good they are and are there parts still out there. The motor starts right up and runs good. Any info on it we would be gratefull. Thanks.
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    1966 Merc 95hp Backfiring Help

    I posted here while back that it was not firing well i got that fix. It now has good fire but it backfire's like its out of time. I did not move the timing at all. This motor has sat for some time so i put carb kits in it because i thought maybe that was what it was. The motor was backfiring...
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    Suzuki 115 How good. Info

    Hi my son is looking at a boat with a 115 suzuki on it. We have never had one of these 's before . Are they good motors or not so good. It is a mid 80's model. Any info from anyone . Thanks.
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    1966 merc IGN change over.

    Hi i have a 66 -95 Merc with point type IGN i have found a 66-95 with the cid IGN can i change it over to the cid IGN. Thanks and God Bless.
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    1966 Merc 95hp no fire.

    I have a 66 merc 95 hp that is not firing. With that out of the way this motor has not run for sometime. The carbs will be redone as well as the fuel pumps. What i want to do is get it fireing or find out why it is not. I have been running the thunder bolts for some time and like them a lot...
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    1978 Ranger info.

    Hi All i have a 1978 Ranger 1750 By Forset L Wood on the side fo the boat. that we are getting ready to restore. Any wiring or stats on it would be of use. Is this one with wood stringers or all fiberglass? We are going to paint it new seats carpet and the likes. This is the second boat i will...
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    Johnson 100 HP. How good are they.

    Hi all i am looking at a 100hp Johnson today and need some input on them. Now i dont have the Ser# but the bottem is black with a white hood. I know that is not much to go on but it is all i have at this time. I am thinking mid 80's to maybe first part of the 90's. Any help will be welcome...
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    year of motor

    Does any one know the year of this 35hp outboard sn#-oa996776 Thanks
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    Powerhead change

    Hi all. Hears what i have both are merc's one is a 80HP#s2290006 71-72 i think The other is a 85HP#s 4295564 75-76. The bolt holes dont line up i thought they were the same. I want to use the power head of the 85HP on the 80HP Is there something i am not doing right or will it not work. When i...
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    Power hera exchange Help.

    I have74-76 85 HP Merc. Sel# 4295564 and I want to know if a 80 HP 70-72 powerhead will exchange? Check the book and everything looks the same. Any help out there? Thanks Erine God Bless d:)
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    68-65HP Merc tach ID And type

    Hi all . I have a 68- 65hp merc ser #2311643. I also have a parts motor that is a 68 65 HP with ser# 2447744 .I got this motor to use controls and tach on my boat. I have instaled the the controls and they work just fine.I look at my mercury servic manual # c-90-68647 and it has a 2 wiring...
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    Tach wireing for 77-70HP

    I need a littel help here .I have 77-70HP Evinrude the boat is a 1980 watercraft bass boat that we have done a complet resto on.The tack is the one that came out on the boat new.It has a pole setting on the back it is set on #6 at this time. Is this right? Or dose it need to be changed? If i am...
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    Tilt Trim ?

    Hi all .I have a 69 Evinrude-85-HP V-4 with power tilt trim. And would like to know if T-T unit it will work on a 77-70 HP evinrude? Thanks.
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    Plexiglass 1-7/8 thick for transom ?

    Hi all .We bought a 1977 glasstron that needs a new flor and transom . Iwas talking to my brother on the phone tonight we were talking about the wood for the transom . H
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    Plexiglass 1-7/8 thick for transom ?

    Hi all .We have a 1977 glasstron T-156 that needs a new floor and transom . I was talking to my brother on the phone tonight and we were talking about the wood for the transom . He asked if a peace of Plexiglass 1-7/8" thick would work. I was not sure so i thought i would asked on here. My...
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