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    change thrust angle?

    The bow of my boat raises tooo much. Would like to know how to change thrust line of engine to keep the bow down. It is at its' limit of down thrust now. But it won't go to parelell (sic) with the transom. Any ideas??
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    12' grumman, 15 HP evinrude

    Is this a good set up or is the engine too big? the Evinrude is a 1955 model. The boat is somewhat newer.
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    5 hp seaking

    Engine is old, probably from the 40's, it runs well, starts easy, but vibrates terribly! What can I do to lessen the vibration? would rubber between the transom and engine be the only answer? I have it on a 12 foot tinny and the whole boat vibrates..... thanks in advance.
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    How prep old SeaKing 5HP Clinton to start?

    What settings should I set or what steps do I have to do to get this engine running? Has fresh gas w/oil, new plug, lots of compression. Just doesn't pop!
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    cleaning a fuel tank

    Just got an older Sea King.. the plastic fuel tank is DIRTY! Any good way to clean it out would be appreciated.
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    5 hp Sea King steers very hard.

    It's a Clinton.....I know they are out of business. Am in need of the spacer rings, 4 are needed. They look like hard rubber or some sort of plastic. I think they are a pressed in fit. They carry the weight of the motor. Mine have apparantly worn out, it's very hard to steer. I think the...
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