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    Remote control! help

    Hello, My tach wasn't working so i thought i'd try to figure it out today. i started up the motor with water bunny ear thingies and she took right off but no tach, but i already knew that, one of the wires was loose so i tightened it. went to start the motor back up and it was totally dead, i...
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    Newby, wiring help please

    Hello i am restoring a family boat but have never done this before. it is a simple electrical system only one battery for starting and running the bilge and lights. but i keep blowing fuses. like i said this is my first time so i might be doing something really stupid but here is my schematic...
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    Value of Elgin 5.5?

    Hello i have a 1959 Elgin 5.5 hp. the motor starts up great and runs fine but the impeller has seen better days so a new one is in the near future. anyone have an idea of how much this is worth? i have the original gas tank and manuals too if that counts for anything. thanks, Dan.
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    Canoe outboard and anti-ventilation question

    Hello i have a canoe that i am mounting a 2hp outboard on. i am building a bracket for the motor that will allow it to be mounted on the stern even though it is a double ended canoe. my question is where should i mount it in relation to the anti ventilation plate. everything else i have read...
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