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    Bearing removal

    HI, I'v just finished dismantling another merc power head and im Looking for the best way to remove the two main bearings from each end of the crank shaft without causing any damage to anything "Or to me in that matter!" (pistons sill connected) Thanks! :)
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    compression reading.

    Would anyone know what the round about compression reading should be for a 1982 70hp johnson outboard? Thanks.
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    Merc motor!

    I have a 75hp mrecury outboard,serial-a986440,modle-1075716 and i think its a 1986. I brought it from a local guy who wanted to upgrade to a brand new motor and be done with it.This Motor is very clean and never touched salt water, However! Its down on compression in one of the cylinders which...
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    marine sealant ?

    I was about to join a powerhead off a 70 mercury outboad back together again when wondering if the two sealing strips is all that is required to seal the two piece's back together again once torqued to specification! Or first should i use some type of gasket compound between the to surfaces...
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    Merry christmas!

    Merry christmas to all Iboater members and to all there families and beyond...... :) :) :)
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    pistions???

    Hey there, I just picked up a powerhead off a older 70hp mercury outboard Which was a free be! I now have the powerhead split apart so im about to start ordering the correct parts i need to complete my mission! Now to my observations the cylinders have never being bored out and they remain the...
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    Whats your opinion'?????

    Recently i had an offer I could'nt refuse! I brought a sf16ft/5.0m, v shape hull ,all aluminum patriot camp boat, made by starcraft.The boat is set up with a steering wheel along with controls up front. Now the specifications for this boat are, weight- (boat only) 520lbs/235kg, Transom...
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