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    water pressure system

    On my 2009 Sea Ray 250, when I switch on the water pressure switch, I can hear the pump running. But water is spurting out from a small hole adjacent to the fresh water inlet. Like it's an overpressure situation. I screwed a plug with a gate valve into the inlet, otherwise water pours out as...
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    7.5 hp Ted Williams

    I really need a service manual, can anyone send me a pdf?? drbenson@live.com is my email. motor is 217-5888, serial 152728, 1973 model yes? I cleaned the carb, changed lower unit oil, and check the impeller (was good). The motor starts easily, idles fine, but when I engage the prop and...
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    bringing a motor into the US from Canada

    I'm driving into Canada to pick up two 7.5 hp motors I've purchased from an individual. The seller will provide a bill of sale (less than $200) for the motors. Do I need anything else to satisfy the US customs folks at the border?
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    1953 Fleetwin choke question

    Like an idiot, I neglected to take a picture of the carb when I disassembled it. The problem is the choke spring. It's about 2" long and I've forgotten where it attaches. Can anyone tell me (or show me if you have a picture) what each end attaches to? Thanks.
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