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    What steering fluid and tilt fluid do I use?

    3 yrs ago I had Five star marine rebuild my steering actuator . Have not had any problems. Back then their website said not to use steering fluid but instead use regular ATF. Now their site says not to use ATF but instead use AW46. So my question is do I try and suction out the ATF from the...
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    Cold start issues

    I'll check that out. Thanks
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    Cold start issues

    But there is no choke button.
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    Cold start issues

    I have a 1988 60 hp mercury outboard. I do not have the type of remote that has the push in key choke. Does that mean I have the fuel enrichener? or some type of electric choke?
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    Fuel pump

    Okay. I don't remember having to push in the key. It just turns. This remote is a 1988. Do know what the knob on the front of the remote is?
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    Fuel pump

    So is this knob in front of the remote the fuel enrichener? If so how do I work it? This is my late dad’s boat. I’m trying to sell it for my mom. I’ve had I/O s for over 30 years and I know nothing about outboards. Thank you
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    Tilt fluid

    Thank you
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    Tilt fluid

    Which fluid does Volvo recommend for tilt reservoir? It’s a 2001. Repair manual says Dura plus power steering fluid or ATF
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    Fuel pump

    Also, when I took the fuel pump apart, there was specs of varnish inside the pump if that’s what you call it. The diaphragm was not punctured or anything like that so I put everything back together with the old fuel pump and still have the same issue.
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    Fuel pump

    I can only start the motor with a shot of starting fluid. After that, I can start it all day long no problem. So I thought I’d start with the easy stuff the fuel pump and fuel filter.
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    Fuel pump

    I’m trying to replace a fuel pump on a 1988 60 hp 2 cycle 3 cylinder Mercury outboard. The old pump number is 98766. I ordered a new one but it doesn’t fit. It has a knob on the back side that won’t let it seat properly. I’ve attached pictures of the old and new pump.
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    Lower unit gear oil type

    Hello, I have a 1988 60 HP Mercury outboard. I want to check if my information is correct. Is 80W90 what I use for the lower unit? Thank you
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    Throttle control

    Thank you
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    Throttle control

    What does this lever do?
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    Oil injected Mercury

    Hello, My dad passed away in January and my mom wants me to sell their boat for her. It's a 1988 Alumicraft Trophy 170 with a 60 Hp Oil injected Mercury. My dad bypassed the oil injection system and used an external gas tank and mixed the oil himself into the tank. I remember years ago he told...
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    Hose laying in bilge

    Hello. I have a 2001 5.7 L Volvo penta engine. There is a1/2 inch hose attached to the engine marked in red. The other end is cut off at an angle and just laying loose . Any idea what the hose is for?
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    steering actuator

    No, it’s a Volvo penta. Model 3860726
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    Steering leaks

    Yes, you are right, 5-star Marine does not sell a seal kit for the older models. My model is 3860726. I found a seal kit on Amazon for that model. I hope it works. I have thread started asking for information on how to replace the seals.
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    steering actuator

    I have a leaking steering actuator. I have it removed from the boat. I bought the new seal kit. Does anyone have a good video on how to replace the seals. There are only 2 on YouTube.
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    Truck for towing

    So when looking for trucks, if the specs say weight distribution hitch, I need to stay away from that. And to look for something with at least 7500lb towing capacity.
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