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    Hi Guys

    You never know,I'm getting my 13'3" Western going this summer finally after a move. I miss everything about the MerCruiser even the maintenance,when I have enough free time I would guess.
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    Hi Guys

    Been quite some time since I visited! Sold my 84 Beachcraft a while back but I will get another boat someday. Good to see some of the same people still posting. When I first joined I only asked questions,after a while I was able to answer quite a few. Still have all my Mercruiser tools and FSMs...
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    Bearing housing for a 6hp Fisherman or equivilant

    Anybody have one of these,I broke it upon disassembly. 382796
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    1967 6HP Rude

    6HP Carb question/LU question cross posted in case yall didn't read through all the spam somewhere else. 6702D Got the Ignition dialed in and tanked it,timing light says it perfect on the first mark both cylinders. New points wires condensers plugs. In order to hold a low idle and stay running...
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    Model ID

    Cross posted.My other thread got off track. My 6hp is labeled 6702D-E01598 on the freeze plug on the power head,I cant get anything to come back on it. I could use a little help.Thanks-B
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    Thank You

    I just wanted to say thank you for all of you time and great info over the years. I really enjoy working on boats and that is directly related to all the help I have received here.You all make boating affordable for average working guys like me.Happy boating yall!-Blair
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    OMC 800 with a blown 5.7

    What is the best replacement motor for this set up?My buddy wants a good crate long block.Thanks-B
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    Trailer tires for the tinny

    Got a tinny that weighs about 500lbs with gear and motor and I need two new trailer tires. 4.80-12 size.What are you all using and are you happy with the results?Frequent use but only a few long hauls 500mi round trip.
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    Husquvarna 137 PITA

    Ok, time to fix this pup. I have been able to run it when I need it but here is how it acts.Cold: Full choke 5 pulls. Half choke 1 pull start.No problem there. Idles fine and I let it warm up a bit. If I drop the throttle (WOT) it dies and needs choke to start. If I work my way to WOT...
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    Attaching transducer to a tinny

    What product would you guys use for this,I am not putting holes in a welded tinny.Thanks-B
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    Ever get those Tstat sleves out without destruction?

    Just curious,stuck open stat and replaced today.Except for the on order sleeve.-B
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    Gear oil smell

    What does it mean when gear oil smells like brand new vinyl or clear pvc?This happens to be a Johnny 4stroke.
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    1975 88hp Johnny

    My friend has a 88hp 2 stroke,he said it was a 1975. The engine is losing prime recently and I said I would ask around for some things he can look at to fix the issue. Thanks-B
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    229 v6

    I recently changed out my plugs from RV15YC4 to RV8C. I don't know where I got the part number for the 15s originally but the engine ran perfect and those 15s burned perfect.Manual says 8s. The engine runs perfect with the 8s but does not come up to temp even after a long run.Could this be the...
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    4.3 in a Jeep

    Has anyone ever tried fitting a 4.3 into an automobile application? Pros and cons. It would be backed by an SM420,Dana20,and 4.56s.
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