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    1988 Merc Black Max - sounds & feels like fuel starving

    Hello to anyone willing to help! All things done by me & by the 1988 Merc service manual specs To date: compression = 125 - 128 psi (rebuilt in 2006) cleaned 50 gallon tank(vent new as well), all new ethanol proof Merc lines from tank to carbs. New Merc fuel fittings, new inline filter after...
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    Help! Mercury 1988 V175 WH-34 carbs throttle shaft .015 - .020 play!

    I have been looking to rebuild my merc carbs on my skeeter SF175 and after taking them off the throttle shaft seems to have too much play. I have looked around for specs on the run out and couldn't find any information. Being a tool & die guy probably has got me a little more nervous as I know...
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    Teleflex twinhelm question

    I have an 88 skeeter with the teleflex SH5075 I am working on. The question I have is can the front teflon headed bushing be replaced without cracking the case. The steering is fine but it has a little movement where the bushing is cracked. Emailed company but they never answered. Its not a...
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    88' Skeeter SF175-D console, gauges,

    Hello all, I bought an old Starfire that supposed to have served in the 87 world championships. From what I gathered it was stored in an outside carport for several years. The guy that I bought it from had it wet sanded/cleared, new carpet. The 175 Merc has 118-122 compression. After getting...
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    newbie Question - 1973 Beecraft

    Hello to all, I tried to locate the answer I need on a soft spot about 8in x 8in under my passenger side seat. After looking around I could not find an answer for the liner thats over the fiberglass floor either. Transom is good but the person that had boat before me stored it outside with tarp...
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