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    life jackets

    I have searched the web hi & lo for camo life jackets to use for hunting waterfowl. There is not much to choose from. I am looking for something with a bit of mesh at the shoulder to allow proper shooting while being able to wear the life vest. Breast pockets are a plus. Zipper or buckles...
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    new to me Merc 8

    Well I ended up with the kicker I posted about the other day. The marine store he took it to (to get a look at the no spark issue)was kind enough to tear the carb all down and throw the parts in a baggie. I dont know what no spark has to do with the carb, but maybe thats how it is done in the...
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    looking to buy 8 hp merc for sale ???

    A good friend has a 1990 8hp merc. We used it last year, well this year it has no spark and wont fire. He offered it to me for $100. I have a Evinrude and a Sea king that both need waterpumps and lower unit seals. I would like to sell off the two above and spend the money on something more...
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    Setting up and outboard jet

    I have a 50hp Merc with a jet pump on a 14' Valco flatbottom boat. I think the transome as it is makes the jet nozzle to high. As I cruise almost all of the thrust is above the waterline. I am hoping that If it is not set up properly I will be able to fix it and get another MPH or two out of...
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    Sea King vs. Evinrude

    I have aquired a 7.5 horese Evinrude Fleetwin SN 277426. It has a tank with it! I also, at the same time got a Mont. Wards Sea king 6hp Mod. vwb 52106 sn 57y 2114. They both have the same length from the transome to the prop centerline. I have managed to start each. The Evin. is missing...
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    Evinrude vs. Sea king

    I have aquired a 7.5 horese Evinrude Fleetwin SN 277426. It has a tank with it! I also, at the same time got a Mont. Wards Sea king 6hp Mod. vwb 52106 sn 57y 2114. They both have the same length from the transome to the prop centerline. I have managed to start each. The Evin. is missing...
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    setting timing belt

    Here is some back ground http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=226705 I need to reinstall my dist. I cant figure out how to put the flywheel and the dist/mag in the right relationship to get base timing. The flywheel has a timing mark on it. The distributer gear plate has a line on it...
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    merc 500 points & timing

    Hi, new here and to outboard wrenching in general! I have a 50 Hp merc SN 1855838, it is a 4 cylinder. The boat was given to me and had always been a hard starter. I rebuilt the carbs and on the first real shake down run it started dead cold on the first pull! I was amazed and quite proud...
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    Jet pump impeller removal

    Hi all, I am new here! I just aquired a small jetsled. It has a 50 merc. I am unsure of year, I have tried to remove the impeller to reshim it. I have done this before on a 80 merc. My problem is this. The impeller has not been removed in such a long time it is froze on the shaft. Any...
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