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    '86 Mariner 30 hp wont go into reverse

    I have an '86 Mariner 30 hp, it goes into reverse fine when I am running the motor in a tank or in the driveway, but as soon as I get into the lakes when a load is put onto it all I get is a lot of clicking and it doesnt go into reverse. I have adjusted the cables, and they seem to be fine. <br...
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    Bearing replacement problems

    Folks no matter what trailer i replace my bearings on I always get grease comming out from the back side of the hub. <br /><br />I put new seals in the hub, yet grease still leaks from the rear of the hubs- is this normal?<br />I have bearing buddys on the trailer.<br /><br />Thanks for any...
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    galvanize trailer?

    Pettit makes a product that is a galvanized paint, anyone know about it?<br /><br />Will galvanize paints actually stop the rust on my trailer and seal it? Any comments would be great, thanks.<br />-John
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    What should I do to prepare my boat for the ocean?

    Hey all,<br /><br />I have a 14' center console tri-hull boat with a 4' beam. The boat has a 1986 30hp Mariner engine on it- the boat is rated for a 40hp.<br /><br />I have a cell phone, flares, good life jackets, compass, a horn, nav. lights, depth sounder, 100' ancore rope, small bilge pump...
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    can i take out the lighting coil and still have a running engine?

    Hey all,<br /><br />I have an '86 mariner 30 hp engine, I have a rubbing noise from under the flywheel and would like to eliminate this as a possiblity, anyways I want to take out the lighting coil- since I dont use it and the wires to it are capped off. Is there any problem with doing this?<br...
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    Mariner 30hp wont restart

    Hey all, I have an '86 Mariner 30 hp engine, no charging system present if that makes a difference.<br /><br />I ran the engine for maybe 25 minutes today and stopped at a fishing spot, engine had run fine before this, and I had actually shut it off once already.<br /><br />Well after we got...
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    how do i pull the flywheel?

    I have an '86 Mariner 30 hp engine, while running i get a rubbing noise almost, when I bought the engine i thought it was a bad power head- but perfect compression on each cylinder (125lbs) led me to buy anyways. I used the engine almost everyday last summer- and it ran perfect despite the...
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    Carb settings for a 30hp Mariner

    Hey guys, <br />My 1986 Mariner 30 hp runs a little rough, its been in storage all winter (garage) and I took the carb off and cleaned it, and replaced the plugs. <br /><br />Theres 2 adjustment screws on the carb, I can go take a photo with the digital camera if that would help- i just wanna...
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    What can I run off a lighting coil?

    Hey everyone,<br /><br />I have an '86 Mariner 30 hp engine, I have a plug comming off the lighting coil, what is this for, and what can I use it for? Thanks.<br />-John
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    a quick mariner question

    Will the electric start parts of a 20hp Mariner fit on a 30 hp Mariner of the same year? Thanks<br />-John
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    Installing a tach

    I have an '86 Mariner 30 hp manual start (no alternator). How do I hook a tach to this engine? Thanks.
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    quick question about props

    My 14' Starcraft boat has a 1986 30 hp mariner on it and it had a 9 7/8x10 1/2 F prop on it.<br />Now I just bought a 10 7/8 x 11 prop- what will the changes be? They told me it was going to be very un-noticable, is this true? <br /><br />So basically:<br />9 7/8 x 10 1/2 <br />vs.<br />10 7/8 x...
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    quick question about props

    My 14' Starcraft boat has a 1986 30 hp mariner on it and it had a 9 7/8x10 1/2 F prop on it.<br /><br />Now I just bought a 10 7/8 x 11 prop- what will the changes be? They told me it was going to be very un-noticable, is this true? <br /><br />So basically:<br /> 9 7/8 x 10 1/2...
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    Where can I buy a set of Boyesen performance reeds?

    Does anyone know where I can get a set of performance reeds for an '86 Mariner 30 hp outboard? Any ballpark figures on how much this will cost? Thanks for any help.<br />-John
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