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    2005 Mercury 90hp 4 stroke won't return to idle

    My 2005 Mercury 90hp 4 stroke will run just fine but when you increase the throttle the RPM's will increase but the motor will not return to idle. It just stays at the max RPM's hit with the throttle. I took the "vacuum line"? off of the accelerator pump and my problem went away. The motor ran...
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    lower unit swap

    I would like to swap my 86 Alpha one lower unit for a 78 898 lower unit. Are they interchangeable? There is some slop in the lower unit driveshaft and I have an 898 lower unit just sitting in my basement that I could use if it is an acceptable swap. thanks, Frank
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    stringer question

    I have read many posts on here that say that the material for stringers isn't terribly important. The fiberglass is what gives the stringer it's strength. Well, if that is the case, why does it matter if the stringer is rotten inside the fiberglass?
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    Fuel pump gasket

    I am putting together my new to me Mercruiser MCM 230. It is a Chevy 305 engine that I got the long block from RapidoMarine. I didn't get the mechanical fuel pump spacer lined up correctly and had to pull it off and try again. I installed it with RTV sealant on both sides of the paper gasket...
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    Submerged engine

    I have a 1977 Mercruiser 898 (305 Chevy) that was submerged for quite a while. When it was pulled from the lake it wasn't started right away and I was able to get it cheap. I have the motor all torn apart to clean it up and put it back together. The motor doesn't have very much time on it and...
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    Salvage windshield

    I am thinking of restoring a 1978 Bayliner Jamaica 20 footer. The whole windshield is gone missing and I was wondering if anyone knew the easiest (cheapest) way to have it replaced. Are there any online salvage yards that have these?
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    1971 17' RinkerBuilt Runabout deck question

    I am now the proud owner of my first boat, a 1971 17' RinkerBuilt Runabout. Of course, the deck is soft in the back and I am going to have to replace it. I have read many, many posts on the subject and feel comfortable with the replacement. I would like to know if I can leave a 12" x 12" hole in...
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