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    prop removal tool

    Trying to resolve issue with water in the gear oil of my wee 1979 Mercury 7.5 HP. Can anyone tell me the proper name of a tool used to extract stuck spacers and hubs from the prop shaft by using a jacking screw? I need a name for it so I can go looking for one! Thanks.
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    Aluminum boat trailer

    Does anyone have any experience with an aluminum boat trailer and saltwater? I had never heard of such a thing until I went to look at one for sale yesterday. It is from the mi-80s, but it looks to be in decent condition (other than the u-bolts, of course). Its rated for 600 lbs, and my set...
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    Who built this boat? (in Victoria, BC)

    Does anyone know the year and manufacturer of this boat? It has a Mercruiser 120 Hp i/o, model number 3886441 (also a sticker on engine saying sterndrive model number 3848292). The hull number is <br />"8 FHT3026-5". I am located on Vancouver Island Canada, in case it may be a local builder...
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    Mercury 7.5hp prop part no

    Can anyone help me find out what the part number is for this and/or where I can buy one (preferably cheap :D ). Unfortunately, iboats doesn't have any mercury 7.5 props listed. Thanks.
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    120 HP Mercruiser i/o stalls and no restart

    Hi, this is approximately a repost with rewording... I have had no response for a week or so.<br /> I recently had a valve job done. I got the thing back started it up beautifully with no throttle. It purred like a kitten in idle for about 90 seconds and then quietly died- no cough, burp, or...
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    120HP Merc i/o no go

    I recently had a valve job done. I got the thing back started it up beautifully with no throttle or nothing. It purred like a kitten in idle for about 90 seconds and then quietly died.<br /><br />I cannot get the beast to run now. I took it back to the mechanic who did the work, and he says...
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