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    Power Steering fluid in Bilge

    Hello...I have a 1990 Merc 5.7L Alpha One. Found bilge full of power steering fluid - pump reservoir was almost empty. I have exhaustedly researched the forum and want to make sure I'm heading in the right direction. I am quite certain that the leak is not coming from the actuator (carpet dry...
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    78 Johnson 70 HP

    I have a 78 Johnson 70HP motor. Recently, mechanic replaced the stator, coil and cd box. The coil and cd box were used. The motor starts and idles fine. I can race the idle and it really runs really well. When putting into gear, the motor has no power, and often immediately dies...
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    newbie Q 1990 Alpha One 5.7L

    New to boating.. have a 5.7L alpha one 1990. Oil changed/winterized end of 2005 season. Boat not used in 2006, except for the demo trip I took with the owner. The boat was winterized at the end of last year, but no oil change. My questiosn: 1. Should I change the oil again, 1 30 minute...
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    new trailer

    I am looking for a new/used trailer to tow a 1990 21.5 ft. wellcraft. I have located a 2004 new tandem that was under a 22 ft. Rinker runabout. It has never been used, but the issue is the bunks are not adjustable. Are boats of this size fairly standard, or would I have trouble trying to use...
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