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1971 merc 888, Ford 302, 188hp. My engine does not idle below about 700rpm without dieing and does not want to restart without pumping the thottle once or twice. I've drained and refilled the tanks and replaced the fuel filter. I had the carb (Holly 2 brl) rebult last year, but I've noticed a...

Do you need to disconnect the trailer lights from the vehicle before backing down the ramp if they are "submersible" lights? It seems I keep blowing fuses.

The shop called and said the reason the I could not shift out of reverse under load is that the 1) the idle was too high, and 2) the shift interrupt switch had been removed. They were unable to locate a replacement switch through Merc. Does anyone can I get a new (or used) shift interrupt switch...

I would like to run my engine while the outdrive is in the shop. I've rigged up a device to limit the water pressure from a garden hose attached to the water input connection at the engine. I want to make sure the engine water cavities are full before running it, but with the hose turned on, no...

Can the engine be started without the outdrive in place? I finally got everthing hooked back up to the engine, cleaning wire contacts as I went. I wanted to turn it over while the outdrive was at the shop, but when I turned the key, nothing happened except that the guages moved. No click from...

Is there any recommendation for installing the riser studs to the manifolds (grease,loc-tight,dry)? Also, for the nuts. Merc 888, 1971, Ford 302. My manual (Clymer) says the torque should be 25 ftlb.

When re-installing the threaded drain plugs on the manifolds and cylinder block is it recommended to use Perfect Seal on the threads, or will they seal like tapered pipe threads? (Merc 888, Ford 302).

I have found that a couple of the pin/sockets on the wire harness connection at the engine have some blue colored corrosion on them. What is the best way to clean them, and what is the best way to keep them clean and corrosion free? My boat is a 1971 trisonic, merc 888, ford 302.

merc 888, 1971, ford 302 v8. I'm using Perfect Seal on the gaskets and stainless steel plate between the riser and the manifold. Do I need anything besides the two hose clamps between the riser and the rubber hose connecting to the Y pipes? Seloc just says to clamp securely...

I have a 1971 merc 888, rebuilt ford 302 188hp block. The guy before me said he used synthetic oil, but did not say what brand or weight. I have drained the oil and replaced the filter. Is there any problem to switch to a dino marine 30wt or should I stick to a synthetic?

I have a 1971 Trisonic Merc 888, Ford 302, R(?) outdrive and have a few (more) questions. I am getting ready to pull the bell housing to replace the bellows, gimbal bearing, etc. and noticed that there are pins that look like nails holding in the hinge pins (instead of cotter pins). They are...

I have a 1971 merc888, Ford 302, R outdrive. I need to replace the bellows and gimball bearing bur am confused as to what to do with the shift cable before remving the bell housing (drive unit off) Do I pull it back into the boat or leave it where it is? Do I need to remove the brass nut at...

I am restoring a 1971 merc 888 Ford 302, 188hp. I want to replace the water hose that runs from the transom plate to the engine water pump. The existing hose is "3/4"id standard heater hose". Is this the correct hose to use?

1971 19' Trisonic tri-hull,Mercruiser 888, Ford 302. I have the engine out to replace a leaking Y pipe. While it's out is there anything else I should do or check. I found a small pocket of dryrot at the bottom of the transom that I'll repair. Also, I don't see the spiral wrap around the shift...

With the transom replaced and the splash well glassed in with West Systems 105 epoxy resin, I was ready to finish the area with some white gelcoat. However, the can said "do not apply over epoxy". What could I use to get a nice white finish? The clerk at the store was not sure. The boat is a...

I picked up a small foam kit that says it creates about 2 cu ft of expanded foam for 100lb of bouynacy. Does that mean it could float 100 lb of weight?<br /><br />If I wanted to put in enough foam to keep a small runabout from sinking, do I add up the weight of the boat, motor, etc. and divide...

I'v finished glassing (three layers)the plywood tramson and was wondering if I should coat the inside surface with something else below the splashwell before closing it in. The epoxy resin (West System) says it is water resistant (not waterproof). I will be filling the void spaces with foam. The...

I missed getting the transom installed by one day before our first rain and temperature drop here. I'm using the West System 105 epoxy resin with the 206 hardener because the temps were in the high 70's-80's when I bought it. With projected temps in the 65 degree range for this weekend, should I...

I'm getting ready to replace the Y pipes in my 1971 Trisonic merc 888, Ford V8 302. I have new O rings and bolts, but should I also use a sealant between the exhaust separator and transom plate, and also between the exhaust separator and the side pipes? If so, what sealant should I use? Since my...

I am restoring a 1959 14' Wizard runabout. I getting ready to install a new transom using two layers 3/4" marine grade plywood against the original outer shell. Each surface is about 6.75 sq.ft. of area. How much epoxy resin should I mix for each layer?<br /><br />Layer 1: Plywood against outer...