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    Electric fuel primer pump on outboard??

    My primer bulb is hard to reach on my boat due to an installed cowling above it. Has anyone ever tried to install an electric primer pump that could be turned on for around 10 seconds that would keep me from contorting to get to the primer pump?? Also, on a recent outing when the temp was...
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    Bench boat seat

    Can anyone give me a suggestion on someone that could make a custom or has access to a rear bench seat?<br /><br />Thanks in advance for any help!<br /><br />Rick
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    Brand New SS Prop now scratched!! What's the best way to fix?

    My 2 week old prop met the bottom of the lake while getting ready to pull up a skier this weekend. :mad: <br /><br />Luckily, I don't think that it damaged it to bad. It mostly has scratches on it and some rough spots on the edges.<br /><br />Whats the best way to fix this? I tried some...
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    Drilling holes in prop - Drill staight or at an angle??

    I recently purchased a Mercury Vengence 19" pitch SS prop (3 blade) for my 200 Mercury on a 18' Galaxy. It had an aluminum 21" that was pretty tore up and did not perform very well. I tested a 21" four blade, but it did not plane as fast as I liked, and the WOT was only about 5000RPM.<br /><br...
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    Merc 200 1981 - running hot??

    I have about finished moving the Merc 200 off of a boat I purchased and installed it on my boat. I took it out and had very low amounts of water out of the pee hole. Also, I ran it for a while and temp gauge got close to 200 degrees. <br /><br />I had the dealer put in a new impeller. The old...
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    Merc 200 1981 - Power trim

    I am in the process of moving a 200 merc from one boat to another. It has power trim that is external, ie the pump is located inside the boat. It is connected to the motor with 2 hydraulic hoses. I had to disconnect the hoses during transfer. During the transfer, much oil (10w 30) leaked out...
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    Merc 200 1981 control box removal - can't get off!!!

    I just purchased a 1981 Merc 200 with a concealed (panel mount) control box. I am trying to remove the box and motor and install on another boat. I've removed 8 screws on the outside portion of the box (the part close to the driver). However, I can't figure out how to get the handle loose to...
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    1981 Mercury concealed control box - Help!

    I just purchased a 1981 Merc 200 with a concealed control box. I am trying to remove the box and motor and install on another boat. I've removed 8 screws on the outside portion of the box (the part close to the driver). However, I can't figure out how to get the handle loose to seperate the...
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    1981 Checkmate steering - Help! can't get off

    I just bought a 1981 20' Checkmate with a 200 mercury with dual steering that I'm trying to remove the motor on. I want to move the dual steering also. I've taken the steering wheel off. It has 3 screws holding it on. I want to take the steering pack off, but can't get it apart. <br /><br...
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    Johnson 175 (150?) vs Mercury 200

    I have a 1979 Johnson 175 (after talking to mechanics it may be a 150). The engine needs a complete rebuild, which I can have done for $2200. (as long as crank is OK) <br />I have the opportunity to purchase a 1980 model Mercury 200 on a 18' Checkmate w/ trailer for $3000. This motor had a...
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    Johnson 1979 175HP has 2 bad cylinders

    I have a 1979 Johnson 175 that has been steadily deteriorating in performance. I had it in the water last week and it was very hard to start and ran poorly. I pulled all of the plugs the next day and found one plug with the gap shorted. I regapped the plug and it ran a little better, but not...
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    Need Help Please!! 1979 Johnson 175 hard to start and bogs down when running

    Help!! These are driving me crazy.<br />I have two problems with this motor which I don't think are related. I have worked on the engine some and recently took it to a mechanic who assured me that it was fixed. After this weekend, it is still sick.<br />1. Engine has a history of hard...
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