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    best ski for towing a wakeboarder

    im looking for an inexpensive older 3 seater ski (1995-2000) for pulling a wakeskater or wakeboarder. whats the best brand and model?
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    merc 500 lacks power

    i have a 1964 merc 500 thunderbolt. has 120 psi on all 4 cylinders. was submerged drained and i took all percations and have been using it for the last two weeks almost daily but now in the last 3 days it lacks power. any ideas what it could be?
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    78 johnson 70hp?

    are 1978 johnson 70hp good engines? i could buy one running well on a rough seventies 14? fiberglass boat for 300$ but its missing a lower leg. is it worth it?
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    tachometer for merc 500

    i have a 1964 merc 500 LS and im wondering if you can buy after market tachs for it and if so what would be the best one. thanks
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    merc 500 idle?

    i have a 1964 merc 500 and i cant get it to idle, sat for 13 years and i rebuilt the cards, help!
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    1964 mercury 500 carbs

    I bought a boat with a 1964 mercury 500 long shaft that had sat for 13 years, i took apart the magneto cleaned and reassembled. i rebuilt the two carbs and she fired up in a matter of seconds. i have played around with the carbs for about 4 hours now and cant get it to have a slow idle. the...
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