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    1975 Johnson 115 V4 Blowing Main Fuse W/ key turned to accessory?

    I am having my main 20 amp fuse pop when I turn my key to accessory? Nothing visually seems melted or apparent short. Any ideas? Could my starter solenoid be stuck closed causing a direct short? Rectifier? All wires have casing with no bare wires showing.. Please advise!?
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    Oil leaking?

    " 1972 Mercury 50" I have a small drip of oil coming from under the cowling. Is this pre-mix or do these engines have motor oil? Thanks
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    72 Gypsy Deck Questions??

    This 72 Gypsy tri-hull has fiberglass floors and was carpeted overtop of that. There are a few soft spots about the size of a small plate throughout the floor. My first question? 1. How to get the glue up from where the carpet was gued down? 2. Do I need to re-do the entire floor or can I pull...
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    1972 Mercury 50hp Thunderbolt

    This engine "looks" brand new, however I went to put er in the water the other day for the maiden voyage and couldn't get it to pull off the trailer? The engine cranks fine and runs good with cold idle lever. When I put it in gear or let it set in idle for a second it dies. Took it to the marine...
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    1972 MFG gypsy 15' Mercury 50 thunderbolt

    This boat I just bought is a cherry! Except,, a few soft spots in the floor in the back under the gas and battery. The transom is solid as a rock and so is everything else. These are just a few very small spots that crackle when I push on them. My question is: Im definetely not re doing the...
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