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    forced shifter control reverse while not running ?

    1988 Volvo Penta 5.7 w/duo prop. Can anything be damaged by shifting controller while motor is off? It felt very stiff and forced while doing so. boat on trailer / outdrive all the way up.
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    boat shopping volvo motor, looks like 350

    I am looking to buy a cruiser 24-26 ft. saw a 1988 sunrunner 248 w/ rador arch ,its the type of layout i am looking for however once i saw it has a volvo 5.7 motor it has me concerned .I have read some bad press on forums on the volvo motor. the pictures it seems to look like a chevy 350 it...
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    1970 cruiser inc. 23 cabin inline 6 cyl. ? enough power ?

    I am still shopping , looking @ cabin cruisers ? look @ what i saw on craigs list jersey shore 9 13 12 its a 1970 cruisers inc 23 classic cabin . I cant find any imfo. on it. size beam, will a inline 6 cyl. be alright ? take a look and let me know what you exp. men think. tried calling owner...
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    1989 rinken 20-22 foot walk around 1995mariner 200 hp outboard considering purchase

    I am about to look tommorow @ a 1989 renken 20-22 ft. not sure yet, walk around, cutty w/ 1995 200 hp mariner o.b. can a pro advice me what to check . Iam aware of checking comp. but not a whole more.
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    Transom motor mounting

    I have a 17 ft. Deep v aluminum hull bluefin sportsman that i removed a 1989 merc. 80 hp with power trim. My question is does anyone know if a 90 hp yamaha with power trim would have the same mouting holes ? Transom seems strong but i picked up 2 peices of 1/16 stainless plate to mount on both...
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    What new motor would you buy ?

    Looking to repower 1989 blusfin sportsman aluminum v it has 90 hp capacity I would like to keep weight down with a 2 stroke. Found a 90 hp new yamaha with carbs. What do you think ? Changing controls not a problem . Old anyway. I would like to be able to service it myself as much as possible.
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    whats the best all around repower ? 90 hp

    Iam looking to repower. Iam looking at merc. etec. and yamaha. I have a 1989 80 hp merc.now aluminum deep v 90hp capacity rating. I know I will have to change controls and cables , gauges with different brand and I dont mind over 20 years old anyway. I would like to stay away from 4 stroke due...
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    not enough rpms 80 hp merc.

    recent purchase 1989 merc. 80 hp #oc204123 had low comp. decarbed now 90 lbs top # 1 cyl 100 # 2 105 # 3 tested warm all 3 plugs out. boat has no tack. had boat on trailer in water decarbing while running it doesnt seem to rev. high enough. spraying decarb into carbs on lower 2 carbs would try...
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    rebuild parts where ?

    1989 merc. 80 hp Prev. posted rebuild or new low comp. 1 cyl. thanks for support. Now i want to rebuild. I bought a used merc. service manual from a local dealer, printed in 95 for $ 75.00 , however it doesnt have part #s. Motor has at least 1 bad cyl. so i would like to order parts to rebuild...
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    maybe new where?

    where can i buy new merc. 90 hp 2 stroke at best price i live in northeast pa. i have a 1989 80 hp merc. now would i have to change controls?
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    80 hp 90 hp carbs interchange ?

    can i swap my 1989 80 hp mercury outboard carbs. from a 90 hp carbs. and if so does anything else have to be changed ? what years will fit? thanks .
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