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    merc/mariner rod bearings

    this may have been answered previously but here goes again.merc lists 3 rod bearings by color. black brown blue.what do these equate to in thousandths such as 10-20-30 thou. just curious. thanks Ralph
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    spun rod bearing

    2002 Mariner 60hp 4cyl 4stroke. I inherited a engine and was told that it ran but made a clanking sound. I removed the power head and found that #4 rod had spun the bearing. my question is can the Crankshaft be ground to compensate for the damage. I have a Seloc manual and it doesnt mention...
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    sealer

    Mercury has something called 24c with teflon. not having a merc dealer close, what would be a substitute for this product. this is a sealer isnt it.thanks
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    4stroke oil filter

    any reason NOT to use a auto oil filter on a merc 4 stroke.
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    how to adjust backlash on pion/forward gear

    2002 Mariner, 60 hp 4 cyl 4stroke. I had to replace forward and pinion gear due to pitting.also replaced carrier brg.and all seals in the lower unit. When i opened the L/U it had no shims except one on the drive shaft just below the water pump base. Are the shimms and backlash adjustments...
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