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    Bimini Top 1991 MasterCraft TriStar

    Hi all, I picked up a new boat for my collection at the end of last summer. I had been looking for a good deal on an inboard and while at my local marina, the sons owner mentioned that the Mastercraft listed in the subject line was going to be up for sale. I wanted it becuse it only had 314...
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    Snap replacement

    I have numerous snaps on my boat that are bent. I want to replace them.<br /><br />However - I can't place them in the same location. This being the case the snaps on the mooring cover won't align. <br /><br />Has anyone ever done this and if so - did you have to add snaps (female end) to the...
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    Merc 7.5 "slipping"

    Can someone give me advice on what the problem may be.<br /><br />MErc 7.5 - when on the lake - I try to go WOT - it won't get there, then after about 3 minutes it kicks in and pushes, then kicks back out. Happens about 3 times, then it goes full WOT no problem.<br /><br />Carb? Gears? Where...
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    Cold Start = Fine // Warm Start = Bad

    Hi all - '66 9.5 Johnson question. If you have read my other posts, you know the deal...<br /><br />1. Thing sat on the boat for over a week.<br />2. Went up, FIRST PULL it started!<br /><br />Took it out for a run, came back, stopped - would not start.<br /><br />Any insight on why it starts...
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    Top speed for 5.0L/LX Alpha Drive?

    Boat is a 1988 20' Maxum Bowrider. Stock Prop.<br /><br />No problems - just wondering is all...
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    Running in a "bucket"

    Hi all -I am going to be tuning up a recently acquired '68 9.5 Johnson this weekend. Been reading up on what to do and have the manuals and now a plan of attack.<br /><br />I want to work on the engine in my garage. I have a stand it sits on and plan on putting the unit in a a bucket/garbage...
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    Pennzoil Marine High Viscosity Lower Unit Gear Lubricant

    Anyone know if I can use this kit on a 66-68 9.5 Johnson?<br /><br /> http://pennzoil.com/products/marine/hivis_lower_unit_gear_lube.html <br /><br />And yes - I will get a manual once I can get the year of the motor this weekend.<br /><br />Also - any advice on if one of these manuals will...
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    '88 Mercruiser 5.0L/LX

    Recently when starting the boat and at high rev in N, I am getting a very high pitched "whistleing" noise. It goes away when in gear and running.<br /><br />Any ideas on what I can check?<br /><br />Thanks - CM
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    Newly Acquired Johnson 9.5 - need advice

    This is a great forum - hope someone here can get me started.<br /><br />I acquired a 9.5 (don't know year - think 66-68 based on pics) from a friend. Was sitting for about 2 years.<br /><br />I put it onthe boat - hooked up the gas (with seafoam in it) and started to pull. Took a while , but...
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