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    Should I? 94 Four Winns Freedom 170

    Ok so this is the deal I have a 98 Triumph Daytona that I listed on craigslist. I got an email the other day froma guy willing to trade his 1994 Four Winns Freedom 170 with a 1998 Johnson 140 HP O/B. He says the boat has been well cared for and he has all the records of repairs for the boat. I...
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    Oh god ice everywhere!! Help!!

    Ok guys this here is the story I will try to keep it short and to the point so it is easier to help me out. I am in the process of restoring a 1975 Sea Ray SRV190 it sat for 8 years and is decent shape for its year also it was repowered at some point with a Merc 260. I had it running last...
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    1975 Sea Ray SRV190 Restoration

    This past June my Dad gave me his 1975 Sea Ray 190. It's has the potential to be a great boat it just needs a little TLC. I started working on it over the summer trying to get it ready for the water but I cut a tendon on my left hand in July so that really slowed down the process. By the time my...
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    Pulled Merc 888

    Well I got around to pulling my drive off today. I have to say I was very surprised by what I found. I think the seals have gone on the drive but I'm not sure. I have attached a picture to help with a possible diagnosis.
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    Merc 260 and 888 outdrive

    I'm going to be removing the lower unit on my 1975 Sea Ray 190 for the winter so I can replace the impeller and such. However I am not sure where to start. I was wondering if anyone has a manual for it. The boat was repowered at some point so it used to have a Ford 302 in it and the outdrive...
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    Trim/tilt pump questions

    I just got a 1975 Sea Ray 190 with a merc 260 and 888 outdrive. It has been sitting for a while I can only assume it has been about 8 years because the registration decal says 2000. I have several problems that I am curently trying to fix but this post is to address the problem I am having with...
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    Merc 260 Starting problems

    I just got a 1975 Sea Ray 190. It has a merc 260 but that is not the original engine. I am not sure how long but the boat sat for a while. I think the last time it was registered was in 2000. I thought the fuel pump was bad so I just replaced it. I am not really sure what the problem could...
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    Mercruiser 260 repair manual?

    Anyone know where I can find a PDF of a repair manual for my merc 260?
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