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    Mercruiser 165hp Inline 6 - Gas in oil - HOW???

    Ok guys the motor is a 1981 Merc 165 hp inline 6 cyl with San Juan FWC. and a 2 barrel rochester carb. The crankcase is loading up with gas and I don't understand where it could be coming from? I JUST installed a new (mechanical) fuel pump AND had the carb professionally rebuilt this summer...
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    Anything look wrong here?

    Hey guys, I wonder if you could have a look at the attachments and tell me if other than looking extremely old if this motor looks like a typical marine setup? Anything out of place? It's supposedly a Chevy 350" attached to a Merc drive, the boat is 1972 and hasn't been run in a few years. I'm...
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    Old Merc - prop should fit but doesn't!

    I just got a 1978 Merc 800 with no prop on it. I was going to use the props from my 1986 Merc 115 but they will not fit down the splines of the 80hp. I've called a couple Merc shops in the area and they both say that they should fit. What gives?? Any suggestions? Thanks.
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    16' SS ad on CL - is this a fair price?

    Just wondering if You Starcraft guys think this is a good deal for '76 SS? The boat needs a prop and battery. The new pedestal seats need to be installed and the trailer needs to be rewired. Here's the ad... 16' aluminum open bow with 80 hp mercury - $1500 Date: 2010-03-06, 8:20PM PST Just...
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    To the Glasply guys out there: Why do you like em so much??

    Hey guys, There is a 1977 Glasply for sale on craigslist that has caught my eye, so I started doing a little homework. It seems Glasply owners are fairly fanatical about there boats. I read many times guys saying they were very good boats and what I'm wondering is: in what way? Is it the way...
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    What year did Merc start making the gearshift on the tiller for the small outboards?

    Hey all you Merc guys, I'm thinking of getting an older 6, 7.5, or 9.8hp as a kicker motor but want to look for one with the gear shift in the tiller control. Anybody know what year Merc started doing this? Thanks in advance!
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    What would you look for when buying a renovated boat?

    Just wondering what some of you fine folks who have rebuilt your own boats would suggest one looks for when purchasing a rebuilt boat? The boat in question is a 18' Double Eagle (B.C. built) I'm not sure the year yet but I'm guessing the '70's. It has a I/O mercruiser which I also don't know...
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    cracked vinyl on seats

    Does anybody know of a way to repair cracked vinyl on seats without replacing the vinyl entirely? - Thanks
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    CB on a boat as well as VHF?

    Is it useful to have a CB on a boat as well as a VHF or is it unnecessary?
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    Fuel drips out when motor tilted

    I have a 1985 115 hp Merc, After I've been running the motor fuel drips out when I tilt it all the way up. I think this is from the carb bowls, is this normal?
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    $6500 for a Campion Fishing Machine?

    Is $6500. a good price for a 1987 Campion fishing machine? The motor is a 175 Merc outboard also 1987....900hrs though which kinda scares me, he says it was recently serviced top and bottom. And there is a soft spot on the floor under the passenger seat. Comes with a galvanized dual axle ez...
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    1985 115 hp inline 6- Too Loud!!!

    I have a 1985 Tower of Power 115hp. Does anybody know how to make it a little quieter? I have the liner installed around the cowling but that doesn't make much difference. Is there anything else that works better???
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