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    9.9 4 Strokes Doing Some Wierd Stuff....

    Hello everyone! I have a pair of 9.9 Yamaha 4 Strokes that were given to me. I am trying to get one running out of the two. One is a 1991 and the other is a 1992. I have one problem with the '91. When I try and crank it over, be it by hand or with the starter, it only makes about half a...
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    225 Ocean Pro Problems?!

    Hey guys, been on the forum pretty often, been doing lots of searching and reading. I've searched quite a bit for the issues I'm having only to find a variety of different answers, so I figured I'd make my own thread and get the correct response. I'm repairing the motor for a friend, I have a...
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    No Spark on 70 Rude- Strange Problem

    Hello everyone, I have an 81 Rude 70HP that will not start and has no spark. This occurred after replacing my ignition switch. While replacing the switch, I made a few sparks happen with the screwdriver, so I'm guessing I shorted something out. I'm going to throw another power pack in...
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    Starter Grinds Up Flywheel

    Hi everyone, I have a twin Mercruiser 5.7's in my 1993 Maxum. My starboard motor is having problems with its starter. This morning, it started up just fine. When I crank the ignition, you hear a loud grinding sound, like the gear on the starter is grinding up against the flywheel. I pulled...
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    Difference Between Crossflows?

    I know this has been asked before on the forum, but couldn't find it using the search, so here goes. I have a bunch of OMC parts laying around in my garage, many carbs, blocks, heads, etc. I know where each part came from and what motor it goes to, so I'm pretty good there. Now my question...
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    Difference Between CR And Standard Lower Unit???

    What is the difference between a standard lower unit and a CR one on a 235 crossflow? Some have told me that one simply runs in reverse, is this true? Let me know. Thanks.
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    service manual help..

    hello to all, i have a 1997 mercury 200xl outboard that i need a manual to it. i have absolutely no money to buy one and am trying to find one for free. if someone knows where i could download a pdf of one please let me know. i have the carbs taken apart and have no clue how all the...
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    Dip engine in Muriatic Acid?

    Hello, This may seem pretty crazy, but here goes: I just boat a boat that sunk during tropical storm Fay. Its a 1988 SportCraft with a 1998 merc 200. The boat and engine are all full of muck and barnacles. Im gonna pressure clean the boat, but the engine is locked up and full of muck...
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    dilemma with mercruiser inboard motor.

    i have a 1973 350 mercruiser straight inboard motor that came out of a 28 ft. boat. My question is this: I have a boat that needs a motor and outdrive. What do i need to do to the engine to make it work with the outdrive? Im pretty sure i need to move the starter to the standard location...
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    Swap motor on Volvo Outdrive?

    I know this question is probably answered somewhere else in the forum, but i couldn't find it... I have an older Volvo motor and outdrive, its an inline 4 cylinder. Can I use that same outdrive on a different motor? Say a 327 or 350 Chevy? I dont know squat about I/Os, so any help is greatly...
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    Evinrude 235 tried everything, no luck

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