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    Mercury 35hp diagnosis?

    I just picked up a project boat (86 Bomber duck boat) with an 86 Mercury 35hp outboard. The boat had been sitting up for about a year when I bought it. So far I've rebuilt the carb, changed plugs, new lower oil, new water pump, etc. When I took it out for a water test it ran excellent going...
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    Carpet removal???

    Hey all, I just picked up a new project boat last weekend (87 Bomber) and have big plans for it. The first on the list is tearing out the old carpet, so far the carpet in the bow has come up pretty easily but it seems that its getting more difficult towards the middle and stern. Anyone have...
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    New trailer, need advice...

    I just picked up a 2000 Chaparral 196ssi which came with a galvanized tandom axle trailer. The trailer pulls very well but the tongue seems way too long. It looks like I could cut a foot of it off which would make it easier to manuever and actually fit in my garage. Can you guys think of any...
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    Manual for a Mercruiser 5.0 2000 196ssi

    I just picked up a 2000 Chapparal SSI 196 with a 5.0 Merc. Any body have a link on a manual? I want to replace all the fluids and take it out but cant wait for a manual to be delivered. Damn it I'm too excited to wait. Thanks
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    2000 Mercruiser 5.0 pdf manual...

    I just picked up a 2000 Chapparal SSI 196 with a 5.0 Merc. Any body have a link on a manual? I want to replace all the fluids and take it out but cant wait for a manual to be delivered. Damn it I'm too excited to wait. Thanks
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    Opinions on replacing 3.7L

    I've got a 3.7L 170 that I'm considering replacing with either a 3.0L 4 cylinder or 3.4 6cyl. It looks like I can get a lot better deal on a 3.0 and the mounts look the same so I'm thinking it would be less of a headache to replace. What do you guys think?
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    Installation of a Mallory ignition kit....

    I just bought a Mallory ignition kit to switch my 85 470 Mercruiser over from points to electronic. My question is Mallory states that I need to install a Ballast resistor if my engine doesnt come factory with a loom resistor from the ignition to the positive post on the coil. Looking through...
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    Question about an Alpha drive with no power steering...

    I've got an 86 Rinell with no power steering, If I have the trim all the way down it steers effortlessly. If I have it trimmed up even slightly its like trying to steer an Edsel? Is this normal or is there anything I can do to make it turn easier with the trim slightly up? The reason I ask...
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    Need help with surging problem at 1/4 throttle

    Hello all, I've got an 86 Mercruiser 170hp that is actually running pretty well with the exception of a overheating problem that I fixed recently via updated aluminum exhaust manifold, new riser, exhaust bellows, and impeller. I took it out on the lake today and it ran like a charm, no more...
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    Will this fit???

    I've got a 1985 Mercruiser 170hp engine in my boat and am in need of an exhaust manifold, it seems that they are in short supply from several nights of research but I found someone who has an aluminum exhaust manifold from a 1990 Mercruiser 170hp. Will this fit my engine? The guy lives 6 hours...
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    Need help with Merc470 coolant recovery tank...

    Hey everyone, Just bought an 85 Beachcraft with a 170 Mercruiser i/o and went through all the fluids, wiring, etc and took it out for the first time yesterday. One thing I noticed while going through it the copper filler neck in the cast iron recovery tank was badly corroded, I cleaned it with...
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    How tight should a bail plug be????

    Hello all! Kinda new to boating and am getting ready for my first outing, I bought 3 new bail plugs and put one in and tightened it up but I can still pull it out by hand, I continued tightening it until it wouldnt tighten anymore and was still able to pull it out? Is this normal or am I...
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