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    Newbie - Need advice pls

    I just came into this boat and motor. I've posted a couple of other questions, and I'll probably have lots more. Here's a total newbie question. The motor is a 1971 80hp mercury 4 cylinder. It does not have power Tilt and Trim. There is a set of holes on the back of the motor mount where a...
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    1971 80HP Merc outboard questions

    First, I have the control box all taken apart and don't know how to put it back together. Would someone help me out with this? There was a small cylindrical metal piece that fell out when I took the box apart, and that's one of the things I'm trying to figure out...But in general, I have no...
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    Stuck in Reverse!

    Hello all! Newbie here, and totally new to outboard motors. Just bought a boat from a guy. The boat has a 1971 80hp 4 cyl Mercury on it. When I went to see the boat, they were having trouble with it shifting into reverse and getting stuck. They thought it was the cables, changed them, no...
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    Fiberglass boat confusion

    I've been reading many posts on fiberglass and painting, and I'm getting more and more confused.<br /><br />I'm getting a boat from a guy... The boat is a 12' fiberglass jon boat. He told me that he suggested it be "clear coated" as when he grabs a hold of the boat with his hands, he gets...
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    Sears Motor Identification help needed

    Hi everyone. I'm totally new to this board and to boating/boat motors. I also posted this over in the non-repair forum, and I apologize if anyone reads this twice...<br /><br />I came into possession of a Sears outboard motor. It appears to be air-cooled. It has the following number stamped...
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    Sears motor identification help needed

    Hi everyone. I'm totally new to this board and to boating/boat motors.<br /><br />I came into possession of a Sears outboard motor. It appears to be air-cooled. It has the following number stamped into the plate b ythe transom mount:<br /><br />582 60900<br /> 27800<br /><br />I have the...
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