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    cooling question

    i have a 1976, 888, 302 ford, pre alpha merc leg<br /><br />i had a over heating problem late last year.<br /><br />a new lower unit was installed 3-05 with new impeller so i figured the impeller pump on the lower unit was ok and changed the thermostat out with a new one (140-160 degree?)on the...
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    unleaded fuel on 76 mercruser 888

    is it ok to use unleaded fuel on a motor built for leaded. <br />should i be adding something? :confused: <br /><br />tried to find a old post on this but didd,nt see one.<br /><br />thanks<br /><br />russman
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    prop spacers and locking tabs

    I was reinstalling my prop this weekend (s.s. 19p merc outdrive)and i noticed that the washer that holds the nut and securing tab-washer has groves in it that i thought whould also seat into the outside of the props hub. <br />But after instaling it it doesent lock into it.<br />do i have the...
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    omc went bang after 20 min.

    (1973 wes craft 19', 307 chev, omc sw-131e outdrive)<br />last weekend went out for first trip to the lake of the year.<br />ran motor 5-10 mins no problem then ran it 20 mins. motor/outdrive went bang, motor stopped wont turn over had to be towed back to ramp.<br /><br />got it home removed the...
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    seat, pedestal mounting

    What is the best way to mount a pedestal to the floor board?<br /><br />I have tried 1/4 lag bolts but they pulled up on my second trip out.<br /><br />the floor cant be over 1/2 thick<br />the pedestal base is only about 7-8 inches square<br />the seats are barrel style buckets<br />i weigh...
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