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    Smartcraft SC1000

    I purchased a 1998 Mariner 50HP outboard (#OG64832) and installed it on my boat. The controls came with it and they are a 2007 edition which has the pigtail for the Smartcraft monitor. If I were to purchase this SC1000, will it work with that motor? I know that I do have temperature, low oil and...
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    Johnson Sea Horse 18hp

    I bought a 56' Voyager that has an 18 hp Johnson Sea Horse Model #FD-11-K with serial number 1663030. Is this a 1961 motor? Looks to be in good shape.
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    '77 OMC Tilt motor

    I have a '77 OMC 140 that the tilt is not working on.Either up or down. I was having intermittant problems last year but it always worked...eventually. The boat sits in the water for 8 months a year. Could I have water in the tilt motor? I have checked thru to the motor. Am getting good voltage...
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    Seaswirl with Cancer?

    I have a '77 Seaswirl 17' that spends 8 months a year in the water. When getting it ready to put in for this year I noticed what appear to be blisters below the water line. When cleaning it in prep to waxing I also noticed pits that go thru the Gelcoat. Am I in trouble here? Has anyone had a...
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    Cancer on my Seaswirl

    Hello All, I have a 1977 Seaswirl that sits in the lake 8 months a year. I pull it out in the late fall and wash all the scum off of it. In the spring I pull it out of storage and rewash and wax it. When I pulled it out this year I noticed blisters all over below the water line. When I started...
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    Mercury motor impeller and idling

    On a 135hp Optimax...how often should you have to replace the impeller? How long can this motor idle safely?
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    2002 135hp Mercury Optimax freezing

    Hello All, As this is the best time of the year to fish(my thoughts) I am out a lot. I am having trouble wit the motor freezing up and not peeing. It is stored in a heated area when not in use but is freezing up when it goes out. What do I do to stop this and what part is actually freezing? I...
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    Looking for a OMC throttle control box

    I have a '77 Seaswirl with a OMC 140 engine. I am looking for a #981160 throttle control box or the connector harness between the throttle and the dashboard. Any help is appreciated. Thanx
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    Neutral switch on throttle control

    I have traced a dead short to the back of the throttle control. I am assuming that it goes to the neutral switch. My concern is when I take the back off of the throttle control things will spring out at me....do I have to worry or how should I do it as I have never done this before!
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    1989 Johnson 8hp

    I have a 89 8hp Johnson made in Belgium #B7956850 I am being told that I should use a 100 to 1 mix! Is this true
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