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    replace o ring on female gas tank fitting?

    I need to replace a cracked o ring on a female metal gas tank fitting. Does the fitting come apart somehow? Or can you just pry the o ring out and replace? Much thanks.
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    Never seize on outboard motor plugs

    Is never seize (sp?) recommended on spark plugs for aluminum block outboard motors? The automotive folks recommend it for aluminum block auto motors. I have never used it but it sounds like a good idea? Thoughts? Thanks
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    Best way to install a timing belt on inline 6?

    What is the best way to install a timing belt on an early 79 90hp inline 6? I could not find anything in the factory service manual but it is pretty tricky to get the timing belt on the flywheel and aligned properly without twisting or hanging up or running the risk of damaging the belt. Is...
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    broken magnet in ignition coil?

    I just bought an early 79 inline 6 90hp with the last of the distributor ignitions. All of the ignition system needs to be replaced but the compression and lower unit are good. As replacement parts, I have got a couple of old ignition coils, 332 4895, that ohm test good on both connections and...
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    DVA meter

    I have never measured DVA's around a switch box before. What is the best and most economical way to do this? I think they make an DVA adapter for an regular ac dc volt ohm meter, are they any good? Thanks.
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    1979 90hp Mercury

    Always wanted an inline 6 90hp and finally found one in good shape for cheap (the trick is to wait long enough!). Per the serial number, it is an early 1979 and so has the distributor, pointless one coil ignition instead of the newer electronic, a coil per each cylinder ignition. Is this a...
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    Need a bearing carrier removal tool for '91 XR4

    Does anyone have a bearing carrier removal tool for a 1991 Mercury XR4 that they want to sell? Or know how to procure one? The bearing carrier removal tool is #91-73688 according to the shop manual. Much thanks, Pat Branch patbranch7@aol.com
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