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    Mercruiser 888 starter

    I have a 1976 Bonanza 18 foot with a mercruiser 888 Ford 302. I have had it running a few times and been repairing problems from the person I purchased it from. He didn't winterize it last year. Had the freeze plugs replaced and the exhaust manifolds replaced because they were cracked. Now when...
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    Mercruiser 888 Ford 302

    I have a mid 1970's 888 ford 302. Runs fine but the exhaust manifolds are both cracked. Is there and alternative to the old style box manifold or do I just stick with those? Also is there an after market one available. I don't have the money right now to pay full price on new ones and would like...
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    Mercury 800 troubles

    I have a 80 hp mercury from the late 70's or 80's. Serial number 1890906. it has a red band around the cowl where the name is. Not for sure if this serial number matches what the power head is. i bought this used a few years back and has been running fine until recently. It is a straight 4...
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    Mecury 85 hp throttle issues.

    I have an older mercury 85hp motor 70's I think. I had it running last year fine. This year I wanted to replace the throttle cables. I put new ones on but could't get the adjustments right. Put the old ones back on and it will go into forward and reverse. Forward the motor doesn't throttle up...
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    80 hp merc motor

    I bought an 80 hp merc outboard. The only serial number is 1890906. Every time I try to get information I am told this number isn't right. I need to know where the water is pulled into the motor and where it is expelled. I was told the motor was rebuilt but not sure when. I started fine but...
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    1964 glasspar

    I have a 1964 glasspar just bought. The lights horn radio( which is not original) do not work. There is a silver box in the back which has wiring in it along with a fuse and voltage regulator to charge battery I am assuming(bad thing to do). Any one have any idea about the wiring? Andrew...
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