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    Sierra switchbox opinions

    I need to replace the switchbox on my 87 merc 25hp. I am wondering how the sierra boxes hold up over time, and if anyone has used these parts with success. Any advice welcome, thanks.
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    Rumbly Outdrive

    While Test running my brothers new boat (5.7/pre-alpha mercrusier) I noticed a rumbling, almost grinding sound while in gear. It does not make this sound while on the hose, and it was quite a bit louder when turning than it is while going straight. I suspect that the U-joint between outdrive and...
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    To fin or not to fin...

    I installed power trim on my 86 johnson 40 today. I currently have a doel-fin hydrofoil on the motor. While it performed well before the doel-fin, It jumps on plane and really has made a large differance in my fuel consumption. Now that I have the power trim, do you think Ill still need the...
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    Mid 80's johnsons

    I have a '85 vro 50 That was given to me with a melted piston. I also have a '86 vro 40 that is in good shape. I have already swapped the power trim to the 40, but my question is: Are there any parts off the 50 that I could swap to the 40 that would add any noticeable gain in HP? I know this...
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    Polar kraft owners?

    Any one else out there have a polar kraft boat? Please chime in and make the polar kraft page a worthy addition:)
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    The dependable eska

    I was tired of working on my brothers little ted willams 5 hp so I made him this for his birthday. He says he couldnt be happier with the performance, and his fuel consumption was cut in half. Total cost, $46 not counting the briggs&stratton.
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    johnson model cd-14 parts

    Does anyone know a good place to find a powerhead bearing kit for a 5.5 johnson cd-14? Im unsure of the year, but I can provide serial if it will help. Thanks for any and all help.
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    1986 johnson vro 40

    At what temp should the overheat buzzer activate on this motor? I suspect that my sensor may be faulty.
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    Polar craft boats

    I am the proud owner of 2 polar krafts. Are there any other polar kraft owners out there? I would hate to think I have the only 2:D
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    johnson colt

    I found a johnson colt mod#JCOCEB. I belive it is a 1989 model. How many hp is this motor supposed to have? Am I right in assuming it is an 89? Thanks for any help, Shawn.
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    Old Kawa' 300 cutting out

    I hava an 86 kawasaki js300a ski that sat for 3 years. I have cleaned and put in a carb kit and a new plug, but it still cuts out at wot. It will run great wide open for about 30 seconds, then it(and me) falls on its face. It has very hot spark and compression of 155 psi. I have also replaced...
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    fisherman finds hand in my favorite fish-n-hole

    Jesus, I fish here twice a week. Fisherman finds human hand in water By Mallory McGowin Posted: Monday, July 23, 2007 at 9:05 AM Dive teams are searching the Osage River after a local fisherman makes an unusual find. KRCG's Mallory McGowin was at the Mari-Osa-Delta River Access Monday...
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    Merc 200 actin' kinda funny

    My '75 merc 20 hp stopped pumping water last weekend while bow fishing. (long drift back to the ramp) I tore it apart and the water pump is perfect, (less than a month old) I ran water up the water tube and it flowed freely. I reassembled the motor and tried it, its pumping great. Only thing is...
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    will the reeds fit?

    Will the reeds from motor# 3347067 fit motor# 5556433? I belive the donor motor is a 73 and the motor in need is a 80 model they are both 40hp. Thanks for any advice, Shawn
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    What year is this mariner?

    Mariner 40-E 6E9-L409993 I cant seem to find out the year. Thanks for any help, Shawn
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