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    spin-on gas filter

    Plastic sight glass on my outboard for the oil level, couldn't see it very well so I cleaned then polished it, clear as a bell....its a 1992..
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    Need propeller suggestions

    Race cars and outboards are very different !! You will never get the correct prop by listening !! Hope you can affored to replace it when she blows.
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    Engine Will Not Turn Over

    Just went thru a similiar issue on my 1992 40 hp classic. After a thorough and carefull search, I did find a number of corroded connections and one very teeny, tiney little pin hole that was grounding onto a ground screw. That hole was thru a wrap around a group of wires, about the size of a...
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    Need propeller suggestions

    What is your max rpm with one person at wot ?? I adjust my pitch to get max rpm or slightly above with my lightest load, then when I add a budy or two I am good. You might have to watch your tach when running light so you don' t over rev...
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    1971 StarCraft Starchief engine and drive replacement.

    You could just drive to the US on a fishing trip, then drop the boat at a place to get your repairs done. Then next spring, drive back and pick it up with the new drive. Tell the border your just comming back from a fishing trip, you already have all the ownership papers, the border folks...
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    Russian spacecraft crashes into moon

    Might be true, look how their military junk is failing in Ukrane !!
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    Oil in bellows questions…

    I did mine without the special tools, just replaced the upper seal, but installed it slightly out more to run on a fresh surface. A little time consuming because I went slow and made sure it was right, but not that difficult. If at all possible download the factory service manual, mine made it...
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    4.5 mercury 2 stroke

    FYI....I have a 16' aluminum with a 2.2 hp kicker motor and just lock it forward, using the main ( 40hp) to steer. Top speed is 5.0 mph (gps), with big motor up. 5.6 mph! Not that much to worry about.
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    1971 StarCraft Starchief engine and drive replacement.

    Have no idea what might be in your area, but...be prepared to pay some big bucks!! What your asking won't be cheap and the boats value after will not cover the cost....just so you know..
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    spin-on gas filter

    Interesting....never had an issue with inline filters, other than people using the wrong size. On my current motor it uses a 3/8" ID fuel line but the previous owner used a 1/4" ID filter, claims the dealer installed it. Had a slight leak issue so I replaced it with a 3/8" inline filter and it...
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    . . . and I Thought Hi-tech Boat Engines Were Bad . . .

    Had an issue with my wifes Honda. Battery died after many year. Put in a new one and car started right up. However no accessories, no radio, no AC....tried all over to get answers but told the dealer only fix.. Went to local Honda dealer and sure enough, had to reset something then...
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    1986 Johnson 70 Carb Parts

    Good for you !! Jerry rigging is not a good idea...
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    Bad Transom?

    Contact him again in a couple weeks if your really interested, if it sets long enough he might think harder!
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    spin-on gas filter

    Why you you have water comming thru ? Portable tank or running off a main built in tank ? I would be more concerned with the water scource...
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    Tons of play in CC steering wheel...

    When you turn the wheel is rhe motor moving?? If yes, the wander might be the issue. If motor does not turn immediately with the wheel rhen you have a steering problem.
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    Merc 3.0 Overheating

    The 3.0 can have warp issues between #2&3 so a comp check is a good idea. Also be sure the hose from the outdrive to the main water pump is clear. Have had that hose get clogged up in the past. Had my head resurfaced a few years back. Mine was hard to start, not bad enough to overheat
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    Copper crush washers ok to use?

    Most every dealer, BassPro, Cabela's etc stocks those factory fiber washers, I buy them by the dozen so I have them on hand. As far as the screws go, I use what is called a " low head" hex head cap screw to replace drain screws if the dealer doesn't have replacements. They have a large head...
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    1996 40HP Force (by Mercury)

    Glad to hear a sucess story
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    Mariner 45hp Carburetor Leaking after Total Rebuild....stumped!

    Is the seat brass or plastic ( neopreme) ?? If a brass one and the brass has nicks, it could be polished out, but if rubber/ plastic or such it needs replaced. Sometimes the needle has the seal and some times the seat has the seal and have saw some where both are just polished brass. Can't...
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    Marine Glove Box Needed

    Replacing a factory unit is gonna be difficult, very few replacement items are availiable after a production run. Boats are not like cars, boat builders often buy there decorative items like glove boxes, seats, and trims from other mfgrs. Check ebay and such but unlikely to find a match...
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