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    Screwholes above water line?

    Whats best way to plug em up?I see a lot of stainless screws used.Can I use small stainless screws and bolt?Maybe with a little sealant or will it react with the aluminum? This is a 1964 Starcraft 15'. thanks dave
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    Screwholes above water line?

    Whats best way o plug em up?I see a lot of stainless screws used.Can I use small stainless screws and bolt?Maybe with a little sealant or will it react with the aluminum? This is a 1964 Starcraft 15'. thanks dave
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    2 wire trim to 3 wire control ???????

    Just put a 2 wire trim on my 90 hp john,Have an older control box that has a 2 wire trim harness,can I use this control with modification? Info?? thanks,dave They said there's no such thin as a dumb ?.
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    1987 Force 50, won't turn

    Is the lever under motor front responsible. seems it is broke off inside.can it be drilled out with a long bit? Thanks,dave
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    96 Rude 50 hp, Good/bad year?

    Any thing in particular to watch for? Thanks dave :)
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    Testing starter selenoid?

    Starter is out. if I hook a test light to terminal thet goes to starter and ground light it should show when I turn on start key,right? seems logical. thanks :(
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    Remove LU, 1983 50 hp?

    Son just got this motor,last owner tried to remove LU.it is down about 1/2 " and stuck.All external bolts removed.any thing internal?ger shift etc.I,m familiar with JRUDES,Merc is new to me. Any help? thanks dave :( :(
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    Year of merc.?

    50 hp, Thunderbolt ignition. s.n.looks like 630868. thanks dave :)
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    1988 Rude 88 SPL,Different animal?

    Just bought the above,model E88mslccc, Can,t seem to find water pump etc.is this motor the same as some other model? even checked BRP site,no listing for lower unit or water pump. TIA dave :(
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    89 rude 140 wiring,Seloc must be wrong ?

    Say its not me but on appendix A-26,wiring diagram for the above motor they show a red 4ga wire going from -(negative) of battery to solenoid.Wrong.right? Thanks dave. :( :(
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    91 rude 9.9 hp carb air leak.(crack)

    carb body cover(334050)has crack.I understand it was from poor design.I was told there was a redesign.does anyone know what I am looking for to solve this problem.Is there a replacement cover or does this require a newer carb?any info appreciated. dave<br />model E10REI.sn G02613888 :(
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    Boat(bow) pulls to starboard.

    16' aluminum, 25 hp merc.have to fight to keep it straight ahead,wants to go right.where do I aim the trim tab(on motor). thanks dave :(
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    merc 25,on 16 'alum starcraft pulls to right.

    where do I point the tab to to releive this?Thanks dave :(
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    92 rude 9.9 carb question

    Just rebuilt carb.idle tube goes fromnozzel well to fitting on carb body. fitting on carb body is blocked.I could not get a drill bit thru it(not spinning)is this supposed to be.engine runs good at idle but will not speed up,but I beleive that problem is from a crack in the top carb body...
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    1973 Starcraft 16' open boat, any info

    1973 Starcraft 16' open boat, any info looking for specs. this is a 4 bench seat with 5'beam and 20" transom. no spec plate. any help appreciated. :) dave
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