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    Merc 8.5hp - hard to start

    A friend of mine has problem to start his moteur. The engin slept for the last 10 years. Now He has to drop some fuel in the carb to make it start. What do you think is the problem on this engin? Could it be a choke problem, fuel line, primer bulb??? Also, is 8.5 Merc a mistake cause I...
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    77 Evinrude 70hp

    I just bought a 1977 70 hp rude and don't know if water pump is working well. When the gear is in neutral, water comes out like spiting. When I put it in gear there is not mutch of water coming out. Is this normal? At crusing speed it seems to have a fair level of water coming out. I was...
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    Repair Manual

    Based on your experiance, what is the best book, Claymer or Seloc? Thanks, Mart
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    Best choice?

    Your opinion please. I am use to do ski behind a Regal 2150, In-B 4.3L . As this boat is not mine, I plan to buy something not expensive. There are my choices: Sunray Escapade 14.5, 1977 with Evin 60hp 1982 Sunray (looks like speed boat) 14.5, 1986 with Merc 65hp 197X Are they good...
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    witch one is the best

    Hi Guys, I am new in the Outboard world and plan to buy a used boat. I would like to know which of these 2 engines is the more reliable? Or should be the best buy. Merc 65hp 1979 or Evin 60hp 1982. Also what should I look at or test before to buy it? Thanks for your help, Martin
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