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    Mercruiser Alpha MR - Rattle

    I have a pretty good hunch that this is a classic u-joint rattle but I wanted to bounce it off of the pros here on this forum. A little, condensed version of the back-story. The boat is a 1984 Sylvan, 120 (2.5L) Chevrolet 4 cylinder Mercruiser with an Alpha MR out-drive. Gimbal bearing (...
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    Honda 7.5 HP Gear Housing

    I am a newbie when it comes to these Honda 4-Stroke outboards so please forgive my ignorance if I ask a dumb question. I mentioned to a buddy the other day how I'd like to upgrade my kicker motor from a 2-stroke Evinrude to a 4-stroke to save some space. I figured I could tie the 4-stroke...
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    Starcraft Holiday / Sylvan Skipper Fuel Tank Installation - Parts?

    I stumbled across an above deck, 18 gallon, Tempo L-O-N-G Cruise fuel tank contoured to fit the closed bow area of the Starcraft Holiday 18 Runabout yesterday. I plan to use this tank in my 1984 Sylvan Skipper 18 to compliment the stern mounted tank. Those not familiar with the Skipper...
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    Lowrance HDS 7 - Sour taste in my mouth.

    Well, my fishing season ended on a very sour note with the failing of my 3 year old Lowrance HDS-7 on our last trip of the season. After bringing it to my local Lowrance dealer for testing, they have confirmed my fears that the unit is indeed toast and in need of about $600 of repairs ( per the...
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    Spotlight Placement

    Re: Spotlight Placement Well, my Sparton spotlight is on a short pedestal and turns left to right and also up and down. Mounting is low is going to be kinda tough. Below is the most common installation of this style of light that I have seen. Thoughts?
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    Spotlight Placement

    I am going to be installing a Spartan, sealed beam, mechanical remote spotlight on my Sylvan Skipper 18 I/O ( same boat as a Starcraft Holiday 18 I/O basically). It's a period light for my boat that I have gone through and restored. I have seen a huge variety of locations for these...
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    Mercruiser 120 Fuel Line Problem

    What is the purpose of the packing nut and rubber packing against the lower flare nut fitting on the Mercruiser 120 fuel line? This is the fitting on the fuel pump. The upper fitting that threads into the carburetor is just a solo flare fitting.
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    Mercruiser 120 Water in Oil Mercruiser - FelPro - Sierra Gaskets

    I have a Mercruiser 2.5L (AKA 120) 1984 model with water contamination in the engine oil. I have gone through the standard, emergency motor-saving steps. Considering the rough idle this boat exhibits, I suspect a head gasket, cracked head, or cracked block. I have a couple of questions before...
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    Mercruiser 120 Alpha MR Gimble Bearing Lube

    My 84 Mercruiser 120 has a greaseable gimble bearing. I know the proper type of grease, but I am wondering how much I should pump in. 2 pumps?...3 pumps?....
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    Mercruiser 120 2.5L Float Level and bog

    Ok guys...so...troubleshooting the infamous Mercruiser 120 hesitation. I have been living with it for a few years and it remained after my last carburetor rebuild a couple of years ago. I battled it for a year or two then just decided to give up and live with it. I am thinking about...
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    Tri-Hull Trailers?

    I have a Spartan, single axle, tilt bed, full roller trailer from the early 1980s that I am trying to adjust to fit my Sylvan Skipper 18 I/O ( same boat as a Starcraft Holiday 18 I/O). I am having a devil of a time fitting it up. The trailer originally held a 19' Tri-Hull O/B. Were these...
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    Spartan Trailer: What to do?

    I am looking for some opinions here. I currently have an early 80's, Spartan, steel frame, tilt bed, full roller boat trailer under my 84 Aluminum Sylvan Skipper 18 1/0. This is basically the same boat as the 1970's Starcraft Holiday 18 and is about maximum capacity for the trailer. I believe...
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    1992 Evinrude 25 Alarm/Buzzer

    I have an early 90's Evinrude 25, long shaft in the shop for service. This unit came on a Northwoods Pontoon purchased in 1992. The owner claims an alarm/buzzer is intermittently going off. It's a constant tone and it goes off on various occasions. It even went off one night while the boat...
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