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    '85 Merc 25xd battery connections?

    I have an '85 Merc 25XD that came with a boat that I recently purchased. The problem is that the previous owner didn't have any of the cables or harness hooked up to it. Does anyone have a picture of or can tell me specifically where the battery connections are on this motor? I'm also looking...
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    1985 Mercury 25 hp questions

    I just purchased a used boat that has a 1985 Mercury 25hp outboard on it and I have a couple of questions: 1. What is te fuel mix ratio for this motor? 2. Anyone know where I can buy replacement controls for it? Thanks, Steve
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    Need help with 7hp Sea King....w/pictures

    I have an early 70's Sea King 7hp motor that has a Clinton engine on it. The problem is that it won't stay running. I've cleaned the carb out and replaced the fuel lines. After priming the carb from the fuel line bulb, it will start for a couple of seconds and then quit. Do these engines have...
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    battery charging while camping???

    I'll be using my Minn Kota trolling motor out fishing for four days over Memorial weekend. I'm wondering what is the best way to charge the battery? I'll be out in the sticks, with no AC power available. What does everyone else do? I'd like to be able to fish for the four days rather than just...
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    trailer lights short after launching boat

    I just rewired and installed new "submersible" lights on my boat trailer last weekend. Tested the lights and all worked perfectly. I took the boat out yesterday to do some fishing and when I trailered the boat and checked everything before hitting the highway, I notcied none of my lights worked...
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    rivet repair/hole sealant questions

    I have an aluminum boat that has a few rivets that are leaking. What should I use to seal them up with? I'm also thinking of installing a U-bolt on the bow of the boat so that I can hook it up to the hand crank on the front of the trailer. If I drill the holes to install this, what should I...
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    Trailer axle/hub grease

    I just bought a used trailer this last week and noticed a bunch of grease on the axle side of the hub on the starboard side. The grease is all over the place and all over the inside of the rim. Anyone know what might be wrong? Where to begin in regards to repairs?
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    Lever on left side of old Sea King 7hp?

    Does anyone know what the lever on the left side of the motor, next to the cover latch, is for? It rocks back and forth, not very far. I haven't had the motor running long enough to find out what it's for. 1970-something 7hp Wards Sea King.
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    Sea King carb screws setting?

    I have a 7hp Sea King made by Clinton and I'm trying to get it running. Can anyone tell me what the screw settings should be, from seated, for both the top screw and bottom one (on the float)? It starts ok and when you move the switch from Choke to Run, it dies.
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    ID'ing and old Sea King - help

    I have an old 7hp Wards Sea King. I am trying to figure out how to identify this thing. There's no stickers or plaques on it. I've looked all over the engine and cannot find a serial number. The only numbers I've found are these: "701216" Can anyone give me an idea where to look, or...? Thanks
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    Help, need to know fuel mixture for.....

    a Wards 7 hp Sea King. I just got this motor from my grandfather and I know nothing about it. I'm guessing it was produced in the 60's or 70's. Anyone have any idea what the fuel mixture might be on this?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Steve
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