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    achris... little more help?

    You helped me on a reverse locking mechanism problem on my '84 Merc 7.5 a couple of weeks ago. Thanks, but I have another question. I've replaced the cam and rod successfully, I think, and it engages properly in reverse to lock the motor down. When the motor is placed in neutral however, the...
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    Do gasoline, sunlight and gelcoat mix well?

    I recently had the fuel hose from my outboard tear and spray straight gasoline (no oil mixture) in the cockpit of my sailboat. I attempted to rinse it right away with water and absorb it with a chamois, but to no avail. The next day there was distinct discoloration, but I can't tell whether it's...
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    Gelcoat and gasoline

    I recently had the fuel hose from my outboard tear and spray straight gasoline (no oil mixture) in the cockpit of my sailboat. I attempted to rinse it right away with water and absorb it with a chamois, but to no avail. The next day there was distinct discoloration, but I can't tell whether it's...
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    2003 Tohatsu 6hp 4-stroke choking, gasping, dying

    Here's the full detail...<br /><br />I just bought this next-to-new motor from a guy at our local sailing club for use on my sailboat. Seller just had it serviced. Installed motor on boat with brand new 3.1 gal fuel tank, new fuel hose and bulb (packaging said hose assembly was for 9.8hp motor...
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    1984 Merc 7.5 LS pops up in reverse

    Need help finding remedy to motor popping out of water in reverse under moderate throttle. Have searched high and low for manual lock down and adjusted trim pin to help get catch closer to pin, but just won't reach. There is a "cable" that is intentionally exposed about half way up the shaft...
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