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    Which Spark Plus

    The SELOC manual list the Autolite 115 as the plug for my 1972, 888 Mercrusier, Ford 302 engine. But the last mechanic that tuned it put in Autolite 124. What's the difference in these plugs?
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    Oversized Cam???

    I've got a Merc 888 that backfires through the carb upon quick acceleration from dead stop (like pulling a skier up). Sometimes, so violently it kills the engine. There are no problems if I accelerate slowly, and it never backfires other than that. The previous owner thinks that someone put a...
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    Why Won't This Thing Stay Running?

    It's a 1972 Merc 888 (Ford 302) with a Holley 4 barrel carb. The past several times out, I start out from the dock, it will run up on plane (3000 RPM) for 15 minutes until I get to a no wake zone. When I throttle down, it sputters and dies. Won't start for love or money. I wait for about 20...
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    Exhaust Shutters ???

    Where are my exhaust shutters located? If damaged or defective, can they cause an overheating condition? How do I check them? The boat is a 1972 MerCruiser 888/Ford 302.<br /><br />I've eliminated overheating suspects such as lower unit impeller, (I've got gushing water from it that increases...
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    Help!!! Merc Overheating Question

    I've checked past posts but still have a question. The boat: 1972 Ford 302 & 888 Merc sterndrive. A bit of history: I purchased the boat late last season. It went directly to a reputable mechanic to replace the impeller. When back on the water, it had a tendency to overheat at low RPM, but was...
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    One More MerCruiser Shifting Question

    I searched the archives, but didn't find what I needed. I have a 302/888 Merc sterndrive that won't go into reverse. I disconnected the lower shift cable and it works smoothly. While pushing in on it. and turning the prop counter-clockwise, the prop locks into gear. While pulling out on the...
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    Deep Cycle Battery Question

    I have a deep cycle marine battery that is about 5 years old but hasn't been charged in the last two years. Is there any way to bring this thing back to life? Or should I trade it in?
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    New Web Page for My Winner, Cougar

    This past weekend was the big boat show in Minneapolis. As we walked through the miles of boats on display, my bride and I longed to be on our beloved Winner, Cougar - a classic 1972 runabout. Since the lake is covered by 14 inches of ice, to relieve my suffering, I built a web page in her...
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    Here's my Winner

    Mine is a 1972 Winner, Cougar - a 19 foot runabout, powered by a 198 horse, Ford 302 to a MerCruiser 888 outdrive. The boat is in near showroom condition. The carpet, seats, and canvases are all original. In fact, the seats and canvasses still have the original Winner Boat manufacture's label. I...
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