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    Proper Winterization

    I have a 1987 Merc 80HP. Up here in NH it gets pretty darn cold. What is the proper way to winterize this engine????I know about draining the lower unit, Should I "fog"it? Is there a way to put antifreeze in the block????:confused:
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    Why is it runnin so good?????????

    Well,to backbrief, I had been given an 80HP 1987 Merc,3 cyl. The gentleman brought it to a marina,was told it was junk,bought a new boat and gave me the old one that was at the marina. When I got it,there was no spark.very strange since he was runnin it.he brought it to the marina because of a...
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    No Tach

    I have a 70's starcraft capri,with an 87 80HP Merc. The tach is not working.albeit,it appears to be hooked up.What wire on the tach head should i be checking? there are 2 wires hooked up to it. and what should i be lookin for,power,ground or resistance???? This is my only problem now,but,please...
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    what else should I replace?

    OK, If my Stator is bad,and it is looking like it is, is there anything I should replace while I am in there?? Regulator?switchbox?trigger? It is on an 1987 80hp Merc 3cyl. also how do I tell if it is a 9 amp or 16 amp?
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    1987 80HP Merc NO Spark!

    I have been generously given a tri hull,with an 80HP Merc 3Cyl. My Friend said it would run fine for a little bit,then he would have to back off the throttle till just above Idle,and limp back to shore. He had enough,and now its my baby. Upon checking the basics, I have no spark on all 3...
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