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    No air conditioning

    Hello everyone, I have a question that I hope someone maybe able to point me in the right direction. I have a new to me 1995 Maxum 2700 scr. It is equipped with factory air conditioning. I have no paperwork for it. I searched high and low and could not find a model number! It is a Cruisair. That...
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    Two battery switches

    I just purchased a new to me 1995 Maxum 2700 scr. I have a question concerning the wiring of the battery switches. The problem I am having or maybe I don't, is that I am trying to figure out the wiring for my two battery switches. Both are guest switches. I believe the port switch starts port...
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    Oil in bilge

    Hey guys, Just opened the boat up for the first this year and everything looked great. That was until I opened up the engine cover and noticed oil in the bilge. The motor is a 1972 mercruiser 888 (ford 302). I winterized the motor properly ( like I have done the past 7 years). I did not put...
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    Trim pump runs but sterndrive won't raise or lower

    I have a 1972 mercruiser 888 with a prestolite trim pump. Trim has worked fine up until this past weekend. Trim pump will run in the up or down postion but sterndrive will not raise or lower. Boat is in the water at my slip in the marina so I haven't pulled it out yet to check trim cylinders...
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    Lower thermostat housing

    I have a 1972 mercruiser 888 (ford 302). Two years ago I replaced the upper and lower thermostat housings. Like an idiot I torqued the bolts down too much after installing a new thermostat. The old lower housing had a 5/8" brass insert where the waterline comes in from the lower unit. The...
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    Timing Question!

    I have a 1972 Mercruiser 888 (Ford 302) with approx. 1200 hrs. Motor and outdrive both perform like they are new (knock on wood). Last year replaced cap, rotor, condensor, and points. Adjusted dwell according to Mercruiser manual specs. Getting ready to dewinterize boat and will be replacing...
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    Electronics connections

    I just purchased a raymarine 55 vhf, an A70D chartplotter, and a Sr50 satellite receiver for my boat. In addition I also purchased a fuse block for which I will connect this electronics package to. I am sure about making the electrical connections to the new fuse block but my question is more...
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    3rd Battery?

    Last week I posted a thread concerning a bad battery. I got alot of useful advice. After applying that advise I was unable to get my battery to hold charge. This weekend I purchased a Powermaster battery from Napa near the marina where I keep my boat. It is a dual purpose marine battery with...
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    Bad battery

    My batteries have been out of the boat since early November. One is a combo starting/deep cycle and the other is deep cycle only. Put them on the charger to get ready to put back in boat and the deep cycle only will not take a full charge. It keeps coming up bad battery on the charger. The...
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    Power trim hose replacement

    I have a Prestolite power trim pump on a 1972 mercruiser 888. I have to replace the line from reverse lock valve to the manifold under the gimble. Can anyone give me advise as to how to accomplish this without pulling motor. Hose broke off fitting right inside of manifold. Thanks in advance...
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    1972 trim sensor (pre-alpha)

    Can anyone tell me where the two blues on the trim sensor hook into. Mine have corroded off. It is on a 1972 mercruiser 888. The sensor is located right next to the reverse lock valve. Thank in advance for any help anyone can give me.
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    1972 trim sensor (pre-alpha)

    Sorry about the repeat.
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    shallow water trim lever

    I have a 1996 40 hp Tohatsu outboard. The spring for the shallow water tilt come off. Can anyone tell where it mounts to the bracket? Any help would greatly be appreciated. Thank you!
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    Reverse lock out valve switch

    I have a 1972 cruisers Inc. with a mercruiser 888. Friday night one of the hydraulic lines on my power trim blew sending oil all through the bilge. I managed to get the boat on the trailer and home. I was able to find the line that blew and it went from the reverse lockout valve through the...
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    Need Help Please !!

    Hey guys, I am not sure if this is an engine or prop problem. I have posted this problem in the prop section but have not had a response. Hope you can point me in the right dierection. I have a 1972 Cruisers, Inc. 21 foot Bonanza. It has a mercruiser 888 (188 hp Ford 302) with about 1100...
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    Perplexing Problem ?

    Hey guys, I am not sure if this is a prop or engine problem. I have a 1972 Cruisers, Inc 21 Foot Bonanza. It has a mercruiser 888 (188 hp) motor with about 1100 hrs. Total weight of boat with fuel, people, gear is around 3900 lbs. Last week I was out with the family and struck a submerged...
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    Change in pitch

    Hey guys, Hope everyone had a safe and wonderful fourth of July. I have a 1972 Cruisers, Inc Bonanza with and 888 Mercruiser (188hp). Approx. weight with 40 gallons of fuel, 3 people, and some gear 4000lbs. Current prop is a michigan wheel aluminum 15 1/2 x 19P (model # smc378)...
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    Stubborn black streaks

    On the hull of my boat I have some black streaks that the rollers on my trailer left. Black streak remover has taken care of some of them but not all. Will wet sanding with 1000 grit sandpaper help remove them or will that make them worse. I plan to shine hull and top side in the next week...
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    1995 25 hp Mariner

    Hello to everyone! I have a 1995 25hp Mariner 2 stroke that I use as a kicker motor on my 21' cuddy cabin. Went to start for the first time this year but the electric start won't work. Batteries are fully charged and all connection are good with no corrosion. The starter solonoid clicks then...
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    1972 Cruisers Inc minor restoration???

    Hello everyone! This is my first post in this particular forum so am hoping that everyone here can guide me in the right direction. I have a 1972 21' Cruisers Inc. Bonanza that has been in the family since 1980. The boat has been an absolute gem for the thiry years that we have had it. My...
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