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    hard starting Merc

    Ok I did the search and I want to see if this fits. 175hp mariner ser#516419 Its hard to start primer is good and after choking I have gas RUNNING out. I was figuring carb rebuild for this happens hot and cold and seems to be getting worst. Would this be the right next step. Spark good choke...
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    how to wire voltage gauge?

    I got a '78 merc OB and was wanting to install a volt meter but I'm unsure on how to wire it. I "borrowed" it from my brothers boat, so no instructions.<br />Thanks<br />ser# 5613419
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    Well Thank You (first time out)

    I just want to thank everyone. I took my 18ft 1972 Crysler out today. Thanks to you guys it went.........well<br /> First off nearly ran the boat up into the back of the truck. Had the shifter hooked up backwards (forwards was where reverse was to be)<br /> Ok after that heart attack was...
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    Tips for getting trim pin out?

    Ok I need to rebuild/replace one of my power trim pistons and having a VERY hard time getting the top pin out. Any ideas on a way to get it out.<br />1979 175 Mariner ser#5316419<br />older external round motor <br />2 trim cyl.
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    needed one front cowling

    I need a front cowling for a 175hp mariner ser# 5316419 any help in locating this peice would be helpful <br />Thanks
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    Front cowling where to find

    I need to find the front cover for a 78 175hp ser#5613419 Any ideas?
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    To much? 140 to 175

    Ok bought a 72 Crysler rated at 140 max would a 78 175 be to much.
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    crysler power boats what do you think

    I got a chance to buy a 72 Crysler Couier 229 are these boats any good?
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    TnT simple question

    Ok I'm new to the TnT world looking through the manual I see a referance to a "trailer" switch ok if I understand the manual this is the only way to raise the motor out of the water and the TnT switch on the throdle won't raise the motor all the way up is the true and if so what do I need to add...
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    7.5HP Ted Williams rough price

    This moter start 1st or 2nd pull everytime it has a crack in the cover and the neutral drive switch is broke (stays in drive) I can find the numbers on it <br />Now for the big question how much is this motor worth a guy told me $20 is IT (I laughed in his face) what would be a fair price other...
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    need ID and wiring help

    1) ok I bought this motor off the internet I was told it was a 150hp mainer ser #5316410 I was wondering what year is it and if it really is a 150hp<br />2) its replacing a older chrysler motor and didn't come with a wire harness A)can I hard wire it or do I need to buy the harness<br />B) if I...
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