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    Mercury 70hp 3cyl 1977 one coil not firing

    Top number 1 coil no spark. Checked everything Finally tried number CID number 2 trigger wire into number 1 coil Number 1 coil now Sparks good So is CID box bad. Or could it be something else?
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    mercury 70hp 1988 Power trim help

    Bought used motor Trim stuck in UP positon 1 big ram plus 2 bottom rams i found blue green black wires to trim pump direct Battery jumpered green plus black neg no reply Battery jumpered blue plus back neg no reply yes i have the mechanical tilt lock relaxed loosened relief plastic screw ...
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    1988 merc 90hp fouls plugs help

    Boat has a 90hp Mercury that runs when it wants to. I have had the carbs rebuilt, all new fuel lines with water separator, coils, plugs but still likes to foul out plugs. any ideas?
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    Need advice flywheel nut removal merc 50hp outboard

    How do I hold the flywheel stationary while I remove the nut? Is the thread a normal right tighty?
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    Need recommendation for glue to hold carpet to aluminum rails and interior surfaces

    What have you looks found to work and be durable? Wonder what the factory used?
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    Respirator needed with Enamel paint hardener???????

    Obvioulsy if you are spraying...... But what about just brushing or rolling on my aluminum hull?
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    Help -simple question 2003 merury 40hp 2cyl, 1carb, 2stroke....where is idle mix

    Can't find idle mix screw..in my manul or on carb......please help Appleo
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    Riveted Aluminum Hull - Keel repair needed/cracked up front. - need advice

    17 foot starcract...keel has crack.....need advce on repair option. Thanks Danny
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    Hull cleaner recommendation needed. for white and painted sections Fiberglass

    Please send recommedations of cleaners and process used if you had this boat Thannks appleo
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    Transom clamps on 1986 70hp 3cylinder NOT?

    Picked up used 70hp with trim tilt The transom mount doesn't have the hook style transom clamps with big tightening bolts. It has just a tiny hook on the upper edge of the mounting brackets..not enough to really hang the motor with Appears the prior owner had the motor attached with 4 large...
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    Help Please! Need Fiberglass repair assessment

    Happy easter! IM looking a a boat purchase over easter holiday. hull and floor and transom appear stong this boat however appered to have a collision and a fiberglass patch on the side not large however likley at the water line. 2nd owner see the attched pics and you can see the...
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    1993 glasstream - wood or fiberglass stringers?

    anybody tell me whats under the floor on my 93 glasstream.? did they abandon wood stringers by then? i thought most boat manufacturers went to non wood stringers around 1990? any feedback appreciated
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    Power trim swap - new 1 ram for old 2 ram - merc 70hp 1978 - Tilt / trim

    anybody ever try to swap mouting hardware from a newer 1 ram into a old 2 ram mount? I have a 1978 merc 70 duyal ram....... and have access to a newer 1986 merc 70 single ram.....
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    common parts 1978 70 hp 3cyl. vs. 1985 50hp 3cyl

    anybody know off hand the differences or similarites of these two 3cyl engines? i am looking to buy the 1985 50hp to get parts for my 1978 70 hp.....eg...tilt trim cylinders, stator, lower unit any help appreciated danman
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    lower unit swap 1978 merc 70hp 3cyl with 1984 mariner 75hp 4cyl..

    is it my lucky day that these lower units are interchsngeable? any mercury experts out there?
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    1977. Mercury 70hp 3cylinder power trim swap cobble

    Have a 70 hp ...no trim Seeking info if I could cobble a power trim from other year mercurys onto this engine.? I found a 1985 merc 75hp trim unit.. Annd a 1985 50 hp unit Or an I only use the old external pump 4 hose 2 ram setups on this70hp? thx for any info Danny
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    Help and Comments Please - 1985 Stratos - basketcase or workable restoration ?

    I am being offered a free boat. 1985 stratos 375v. I inspected the boat today. Hull bottom appears undamaged. Transom appears strong. Topside is a mess and appears left out in weather for years. FLoor held my 250 lbs and appeared solid..however i dont know whats underneath or how the boat...
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    1979 Mercury 70hp Harness Electrical connector - take a look!

    anyone have a schematic or pinout? It appears rectangular and not round? Help? How many model years had rectangle connector scheme?
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    Need help control box cable electrical harness 1979 merc 70 vs 2003 40hp elpto

    Anyone have a pinout or diagram for the merc 70 input connector? My engine has the rectangle connector. Six pin perhaps? Doe mercury make an adapter cable so I can use this older engine with a newer circa 2003 control box . I have currently a smll 2003 40hp mercury tracker 2cyl I want to...
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    Mercury tracker 40hp 2 stroke 2cylibder won't idle low speed when warm 2003

    Engine starts, idles , runs fine at 3500 rpm. When I leave marina for a 10 minute ride When gets warm and I back her off to enter Marina it dies at low speed Starts right up if you up the throttle. Tried new gas, pulled the carb and cleaned properly Good pee stream Any ideas? Is there a...
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