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    removing lower unit on 1986 Mariner 25

    I have a 1986 Mariner 25 with electric start and remote steering with control box. I am trying to change the water pump. The problem is that I cannot figure out where to disconnect the shift rod. The only thing that i can figure out is that is disconnects right below the card. Does anyone know...
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    Ford 460 rebuild cam question

    I have a Ford 460 that spun the main bearing due to water coming in the exhaust. I am installing a new short block. What type of cam is reccomended for a 26' heavy deep V boat with a berkley pump? Thanks for any help that you can provide.
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    Mariner 25

    I just bought a 25 Mariner, literally yesterday. The serial # is 0A978713. I have tried to locate the year, but I am not sure. Any help would be appreciated. I am also looking for a good site that sells parts. I know I will need a carb kit, impeller, and maybe some electrical. Knowing the year...
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    Suzuki DT-16 stall at high RPM under load

    I have a 1979 Suzuki DT-16. It is a new motor to me and I am trying to get it running right. It idles very well and will rev up nicely in neutral. When it is in gear it will rev up about half way and then bog down at higher RPM's. I have rebuilt most of the fuel sysyem trying to fix the problem...
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    Suzuki DT-16 dies at high RPM, parts for it

    I have a Suzuki DT-16. I think it is an 81 or 82. It starts and runs well. It will rev up in neutral, but dies under a load at high RPM. Will run at lower under a load with no problems. It seems like it is not getting enough fuel at higher RPM's. Anybody had a similar problem? I figure that it...
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    Replacement windshields

    I have a 1988 Bass Tracker 1800FS. It is basically a dual console bass boat. I have been trying to find new windshields for a while now with no luck. They are smoke colored plexiglass. They measure approx. 22"w 10"h 10"d. I do not really care if they look the same I would just like for something...
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    Painting an outboard.

    I have a 1977 Johnson 175. It is in desperate need of a paint job. It has the original paint and what's left of the original decals. I would like to paint it solid color, white or black. I would like some help on how to do this correctly. Sand? Prime? Paint? I don't really know much about how to...
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    77 Johnson 175 no spark on stb side

    I have a 77 Johnson 175 v6. I am not getting any spark on the stb side. I have read others with similiar problems that have been caused by a shift interupter. Could you please tell me if my motor has one and where it would be located? I can not find it on my motor or in my manual. Does this...
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    Proper jug line procedures

    I was out fishing a few weeks ago for catfish. I had thrown out an anchor and started throwing out some jug lines around the boat. We had only been sitting there about 15 minutes when one of the jugs started going crazy. It was completely submerging and popping out of the water. The line was...
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    Stator problem......I think

    I have a 1977 Johnson 175hp. I experienced a big loss of power at the lake. I tested the compression and all cylinders are normal. I tested the spark, the three on the left were good. I have no spark at all on the three cylinders on the right side of my engine. I originally thought that my power...
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