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    Spark Plug Question

    Good morning, Yesterday while putting my outboard to bed for the winter I noticed something strange about the spark plugs. I have a 1978 Mercury 402 (40HP) outboard. The past 3 years (too busy for boating) it has only been run in the driveway. Mostly while being winterized. I had put new...
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    Albany NY to New London CT trip?

    Greetings, I was wondering what size boat would be needed to make a trip from Albany to New London. It would be down the Hudson River, across NYC and along Long Island Sound. I have 15 foot trihull with a 40 HP outboard. Would this boat handle such a trip? Thanks Ed
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    Temperature Gauge

    Hi, I have a 1978 Mercury 402 (40 HP). I would like to add a water temperature gauge. Where would I attach the sensor on the outboard? Thank you in advacne. Ed Smith
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    Mercury 402 Question

    Hello, I have a 1978 Mercury 402 (40 HP) outboard. One of the wires coming out of the "junction box" is broken. First of all, what is the purpose of the "junction box"? Can it be opened? Secondly, can I simply splice a new piece of wire onto the end of the broken wire? A new box runs about...
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