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    Unusual Liquid on Transom

    I have an unusual liquid oozing from the holes on my transom where the motor is bolted on. The liquid has a color similar to new motor oil. However, it does not appear to be oil because it washes off easily with just a squirt from the water hose and it does not feel slick like oil.<br /><br...
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    Normal Compression

    My motor is a 1989 Mariner 40HP Oil Injected. <br /><br />I was wondering what the correct compression rate is for the cylinders?<br /><br />Thanks. :D
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    Stupid Human Tricks

    I was going to put this in the Stupid Human Tricks While Boating, but this aint got nothin' to do with boating. :p <br /><br />There used to be this guy in the town where I was raised who was always showing out and bragging about himself, you know - the self-centered type. Well he had a...
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    Best Repair Manual

    Hi All,<br /><br />This question might have been posted in the past.<br /><br />Who makes the best outboard repair manuals (Seloc, Haynes, Chilton, Clymer, etc.)?<br /><br />I need lots of pictures and diagrams to show me what to do.<br /><br />Thanks! :D :D :D
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    Green Gas???

    Hi All,<br /><br />I went to the lake today and had my motor start messing up on me. It ran good for about 30 minutes. At first it was only at idle then it did it at full speed. The motor started "cutting out" and I got an alarm buzzer. At first I thought I was out of gas so I switched tanks...
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    Trailer Wiring Problem... Please Help.

    I have looked at the other trailer wiring posts and didn't find the same problem I am having. This might get a little long, please bear with me:<br /><br />My tow vehicle is a 98 Toyota 4-Runner with separate turn signal and break lights. I had the correct splitter installed professionally...
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    Trailer Parking Tip

    I discovered by accident a cheap and easy way to know when to stop backing up your trailer. <br /><br />The other day I was backing my trailer into its hiding place, a dark shed. I heard a noise and stopped to see what I had ran over. It turned out to be some bubble-wrap packing material. It...
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    Oil-low Alarm on Mariner

    My 1989 40HP Oil-Injected Mariner runs as it should when in motion. When I stop and the motor idles for a few minutes it starts beeping and the oil low light comes on. It has plenty of oil in the reservoir. <br /><br />I was wondering if it has an air-hole (like the gas tank) that could be...
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    Mariner Year Model

    I was wondering if anybody can tell me the year model of my Mariner motor. Here are the specs:<br /><br />Model: 40ELO<br />Code: 6E9L<br />Serial Num: 451621<br /><br />Thanks.
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