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    Merc 4.5 HP Late 70's Outboard

    Picked up an older Merc 4.5 horse outboard, got almost 2 seasons out of it. Initially I went through it, rebuilt carb and fuel pump, replaced fuel lines, new plug, etc. Ran like a champ with no problem, started on the 2nd pull almost every time. Fast forward to the issue, running at approx...
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    Jabsco raw water - pulley replacement

    We have 2 Crusaders, both have Jabsco 42730-0000 raw-water pumps on them. Have had nothing but trouble with both pumps. Main problem is that both have single-belt pullies, and we can never keep enough tension on the belts to keep them from slipping and sometimes smoking. I have taken both...
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    Crusader 210 (Chevy 350) engines missing t-stats

    We are rebuilding a 1968 Alglas, has 2 Crusader 210's in it. Neither engine had a thermostat anywhere, no t-stat housings were found either. Finding a cooling system diagram for these old things is just about impossible. Anyone have any insight on the best way to set the cooling systems up...
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    1986 I6 water pump base - new part problem

    I noticed some milky oil/water mix being forced out the top vent on my 1986 90hp I6. First thing I wanted to replace was the water pump base and seals, so I ordered the whole kit from Iboats. Pulled the lower unit and pump assembly. The new water pump base is almost identical to the old...
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    Replaced rectifier, tach now reads much higher

    Hi all, Replaced the original non-working rectifier last night on my 1986 90hp I6. I used the Radio Shack(276-1185) one as a replacement, worked great as far as charging the battery goes. However, my tach now reads about 500rpm higher at idle, and about 1500rpm higher at WOT. Previously I...
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    1986 90hp inline 6 - runs then quits

    I'll try to keep this as short as I can, here goes! 1986 90hp I6 came with a boat, was sold as 'in running' condition. After getting it home I found that wasn't the case. I have replaced the fuel pump diaphragm and gaskets, took the carbs apart, soaked them in carb cleaner, blew them out with...
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    1986 90hp hard start

    Hi All, I'm new to the boat ownership scene as of last Friday. Picked up a boat with a 1986 90hp inline 6. Externally the motor looks very clean. Power trim works, starter turns it over with no problem. The motor is very reluctant to start, and can take several minutes to get it even...
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