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    1984 Pleasurecraft marine engine - no spark

    I have a 1984 pleasurecraft marine engine in my boat that doesn't have any spark. I have 12 volts to + side of coil, and the coil ohms tests are as follows: + terminal to - terminal 1.4 ohms, - terminal to coil output terminal (where center distributor wire hooks to coil) 7,100 ohms. This is...
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    Ski Boat Transom Replacement

    I have an iboard ski boat - 1986 Malibu Skier - that the transom is soft around all the swim platform attachment bolts where they go through the transom, and the inner layer of fiberglass is loose as well in same locations on the inside of the boat. What I was wondering is if anyone has done...
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    Mercury Control Box

    I have a boat with a 1984 90 hp inline that is no good. I have acquired a 1994 75 hp mercury and am wondering if the original Quicksilver control box that is on the boat will work with the newer motor. They are both 8 pin connector harnesses. If I need to provide more info let me know. Thanks.
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    1985 150 Blackmax overhaul

    I was wondering if anyone could steer me in the right direction for an overhaul kit for my 150 hp xr2 other than factory (price), and do I need to find a machine shop that does outboard work, or would a regular automotive machine shop be able to bore/hone my block? Thanks for any help.
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    1985 Mercury Black Max 150 XR2

    I have not received my service manual yet, so I am looking for a little help. I am wondering what the "module" is that is on the top port side of the motor behind the flywheel. It has three wires coming out of it. Part number is 93772a2. It is NLA from Mercury, mine is disconnected and so...
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    1985 Mercury Black Max 150 XR2

    Hello, I am looking at a boat with the motor stated on thread tile and was wondering about these v-6's. I am more familiar witht he inlines from long ago and was wondering if there is anything in particular about these motors I need to know. Any help would/opinions appreciated. I am new to...
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