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    need mechanic expertise

    I have a 40 hp Seaking made by Gale. The Tech<br />manual I have states fuel/oil mix at 24:1.<br />It runs like crap at this mixture. I've heard<br />that the new TCW-3 oil's alow this motor be run at<br />50:1 mix.I would like to hear what others have to<br />say on this, before I do any...
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    Mercury pee hole HELP!

    I have a 90 hp Merc In-line 6 1980. New water pump. I have<br />a mist spraying out of 2 holes at bottom rear of <br />cover. Does this motor have a pee hole? I tried <br />using a wire at a small hole on right side of motor, not even a drop comes out. Sure don't want to over heat this motor HELP.
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    Crest Pontoon motor mount

    Aprox. 1974 Crest pontoon, with 40 hp Sea King<br />I need to replaced the wood , the outboard attaches to. Any thing I should take into consiteration here. It's about 2" thick.Have found<br />White Oak and Mahogany this thick.<br />Thanks
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    1980 MERC 90 TILT/TRIM

    Have had boat 16 months, Tilt Trim did not work<br />at all.Found brushes siezed in holders.Replaced<br />brush and springs,It worked good for about 1 month.<br />When it was working, motor would lift and lower<br />and not leakdown. The inside of the trim elec. motor was badly corroided. My...
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    NEW OUTBOARD ANY SUGGESTIONS?

    I'm looking to buy a new outboard for a 22 ft<br />pontoon boat,I can't think of a better place to pose this question. If anyone has any advise or<br />pitfalls to avoid, I'm all ears.<br />Easy to service, reliable, and I should point out<br />i'm on a 300 acre lake so speed to get off the the...
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    Gale 40 hp fuel/oil

    I have a Gale 40 hp Serial 36X879040,Model GG18757B.(Sea King on case).I have a old outboard<br />motor book, however can't seem to pinpoint the numbers above in it. If anyone knows of a good service manual, the year of the motor,and the mix<br />ratio.Also any info on the reputation of this...
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