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    Chrysler 120hp OB, wiring diagrams.

    I have a mid 70s Chrysler 120hp which I am trying to sell. Unfortunately previous owner messed up with wiring, and now I cannot figure out if I have problem with switch or more expensive Powerpack/Coil.<br />I'm not in the mood to go and buy a manual for something I am not going to own for long...
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    What's the difference between V8s, Chevy and Mercruiser

    It's still me trying to find some answers on I/O systems.<br />What is the difference (if any) betweer a Chevy 350 V8 engine and a Mercruiser 350 V8 engine.<br />I assume they should be almost the same except for cooling system, pumps. <br />I am just trying to figure out why Mercruiser motors...
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    Which I/O is better ?

    I am going through the planning of rebuilding a 24' SeaRay, hull only. I am looking into used I/O units and talking to some mechanics they suggested Volvo and Bravo drives instead of Mercruiser.<br /><br />Any suggestion or experience ?<br /><br />Thanks.<br /><br />Val
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    70hp Johnson won't start when warm

    I have a mid 70' 70hp Johnson 3 cylinders.<br />It starts right away when cold and runs fine, but after use it for 10/15 minutes I cannot re-start it again unless I wait many hours. I replaced coils, plugs, rebuilt carbs, starter. It has spark on all 3 cyls when cranking and plugs don't look...
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    24' SeaRay Weekender outboard conversion ?

    Hi, I just purchased a 1975 SeaRay 24' weekender, hull only, with the idea of restoring it. Boat originally had a 260 Mercruiser. I was debating if trying to find same motor/outdrive, bigger motor/outdrive or convert it to outboard using one of these transom brackets. Any suggestions or hints...
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    SeaRay 24' Weekender, Outrboard conversion

    Hi, I just purchased a 1975 SeaRay 24' weekender, hull only, with the idea of restoring it. Boat originally had a 260 Mercruiser. I was debating if trying to find same motor/outdrive, bigger motor/outdrive or convert it to outboard using one of these transom brackets. Any suggestions or hints...
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    Mercury 15hp 4 stroke, knock at WOT

    I have a '99 Merc 15hp 4 stroke which started to knock at WOT. I toke it to a marine shop and they rebuilt carbs and reduced speed from 5900rpm (too fast) to 5500rpm.<br /><br />I was talking to some people and they mentioned Mercury had some problems with knocking 4 strokes. Is that true ?<br...
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    Evinrude Fastwin 15hp, how do you start it ?

    I have an older Fastwin 15hp or 18hp approx. 1950s, I am trying to start it but I get few puffs than that's it. I cleaned carbs, etc. but I don't know the settings for the 2 needle knobs (low and high idle). I tried from closed up to almost all the way open, I get gas flowing out of throat but...
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    Hole in Mariner block ???

    Hi, I have an interesting thing to post. I have 1989 30hp Mariner OB, motor was running fine (previous owner heard a bang and discovered a hole in the block), I purchased it convinced to rebuild. Just for fun I tried to patch. The hole is approx. 1/4" is in the lower end of cyl # 2 near motor...
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    Johnson 60hp spark problems

    I have a 60hp Johnson 3 cylinders (approx. '70s), I replaced distributor, rotor, plugs, and I still have an intermittent spark at idle. Motor was sitting for 3 years in garage before I started it, I cleaned carbs, done most of maintenance before starting a motor for such a long time. Could that...
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