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    foam floatation repair question

    Hello, In the process of replacing my boat transom I decided to save a lot work/time by cutting out a small section of the aluminum decking to be able to access the transom nuts. I also had to cut out a section of the foam floatation to be able to access them with a wrench. My question is in...
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    Hub oil bath system

    Hello, I?d appreciate experienced comments on the oil bath bearing system (good or bad) for boat trailer hubs. I'm re-storing an old bass tracker and will be rebuilding the trailer hubs one day in the future and I?m considering them. I will say that I too have never been stranded using the...
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    86 Mercury 25hp throttle

    After running engine (in the lake), slowing down and then going from FWD to NEU position it's way too easy to slip into reverse and accidently grind the gears. Is there an adjustment in throttle this or is there a part that needs to be replaced?
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    Starter part number

    Hello again, I hope everybody is doing good. Say, I?m going to buy a starter for a 86 Merc. 25HP XD. Here?s the Mercury Electrical illustration for this motor at mercury parts express. My question is what is the actual part number of my starter based on the illustration? I think it?s item 19...
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    Lower unit gear oil draing plug stuck on 115 Honda

    Hi, I just got thru servicing my honda and went to change the lower unit oil and couldn't remove the lower screw with a pretty good size screw driver. I haven't ran across this before on other engines I have and I haven't messed up the screw yet so thought I'd post here for suggestions. Anyone...
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    evinrude that needs a trim tab

    Hello, I have a 60hp evinrude that needs a trim tab. Thus far, I haven't had any luck searching the internet for a Evinrude website simliar to Mercury at http://www.mercurypartsexpress.com/us/. This one allows me to pull up engine diagrams and parts listing by serial number or year make model...
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    1989 Mercury 25hp electrical schematic

    Hi folks, Here?s my very first post. I am helping my son out by getting his outboard running. It died running down the river and wouldn't restart. It's also been sitting for about 1 1/2 years now due to war (he?s military) and the distance between us. Anyway, I now have the boat at my house so...
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