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    help with reverse

    i have a 1985 350 merc. I/O just replaced the motor last year and i am having problems.. while we where stopped and tried to put the boat into reverse the motor shut off.. now this didn't happen every time but it always happened at the most in opertune times. also while winterizing the motor...
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    reverse and it shuts off..

    i have a 1985 Century 3000BR with a 350 merc. I/O.. i just replaced the motor got every thing fixed and put it in the water.. it runs great forward but i go to put it into reverse.. and nothing.. the motor shuts off ... now it doesn't happen every time.. just the majority of the time.. can any...
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    only here click while trying to start

    Well to get tell you all the full info from the get go.. I have a 1985 Century 3500BR i just replaced the motor to a 350 Chevy small block due to lack on my part of getting all the water out before winter.. i have replaced the starter, silinoide and the slave silinoide.. before replaceing the...
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    spark plugs help

    what in your opinion is the best spark plug and wires for a new 350 chevy small block marine motor?
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    replacing motor need help

    well i know this is kind of a sour subject in these parts, since there are so many threads on this subject but i think i might have a little twist to the question.. i am replacing a gm 305 motor for a 350 small block. i am in the process of ordering parts for replacement as well. now my...
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    changing my engine

    well i made a big mistake and didn't get all the water out of the engine block of my 1983 305 chevy small block I/O now i have to replace it along with the exhaust manifolds. i need help. i will be getting a motor from rapido and will be getting the heads on with it. now i need to find two...
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    after market products

    is there a good after market company for products to inhance the boat motor? i know about the after market for cars but not boats. i have a 1983 century 3000BR with a 350 I/O
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    exhaust manifold

    well i am changing my 305 motor to a 350 due to being cracked. now my problem is that the exhaust manifold is cracked as well. can i go with the same manifold with the 350 or do i need to get a different one to fit the engine?
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    merc. 350 exhaust

    i am in the process of removing a 230mr. same as a small block 305. i am replacing it with a 350, my question is. where can i find a resonably priced exhaust manifold? they are both cracked on the existing motor and obviously i can't reuse them. also i am thinking of putting on after market...
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    need help with motor removal

    well i am sure that this has been gone over hundreds of times on this but really don't have time to look for them all. i am getting ready to remove a merc. 230mr. i was an idiot and didn't remove all the water from the engine and now have to replace it due to being cracked. anyhow to my...
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    rapido marine

    has anyone purchased a motor from rapido marine? if so was it worth the money? how long have you run the motor? i am in need of a 350 for my boat and just want to know if there is any one else that i can go through that is as good or better and is still cheap enough that i can afford it?
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    model 230mr merc.

    i made the crusial mistake of not draining my motor soon enough therefore my block cracked and so did the exhaust manifold. can these be welded? or am i going to have to shell out some major bucks and get a new motor? if so what kind is preferred. i have a 1985 Century 3000BR. can anyone help...
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    refinishing the wood

    I am going to refinish all the wood on my '85 century 3000 BR but I want to know if there is something better than Teak Oil to put on the wood, or do i just need to use this to keep the wood looking good?
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    1985 century 3000BR

    I have recently bought this boat and for some reason i can't find anything or anyone that has one. can anyone help me? It is bringing in water but i can't figure out where it is coming from. i will bilige it out after it sets there for a few hours and then nothing but then i take it out on the...
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