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    Gas tank grounding

    I am currently working on a project boat. 16ft bass boat. While removing the gas tank I notice there was a grounding strap attached to one of the bolts that mounts the tank to the floor. The strap wasn't connected to anything and it is not in the area where the battery is located. There is...
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    Mackie-Ltd Magnum Force Boats

    I recently purchased a 1978 16 ft Mackie-LTD Magnum Force bass boat. Does anyone know anything about Mackie boats or where to find info on them. I have searched all the web sites that I can find to no avail. The boat seems to be built very well and is in really good shape for it's age. <br /><br...
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    Steering/Tilt Tube

    I need to replace the steering/tilt tube on a 1976 55hp Johnson. To clarify which tube I am looking for, it is the one the steering cable runs through on the engine swivel mount. Where can I find a tube assy for this motor or specs for the tube assy so I can fabricate one. <br /><br />Thanks...Paul
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    Engine Kill Switch

    I have a 1976 55hp Johnson that I need to install a kill switch to. What engine wiring do I interrupt to kill the engine.
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    30 hp Tohatsu

    Thinking about buying a 30 hp Tohatsu o/b and know nothing about the brand. Are they reliable motors and are they made by Honda?
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    150 Johnson stalling

    1986 150 hp Johnson stalls when trimmed up. Could this be caused by clogged carbs or maybe the fuel pump is getting weak. Engine runs fine when trimmed all way down and only sputters and stalls when trimmed up only a few degrees.
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    Mercury Newbie....Help

    What should compression be on a 1975 70hp Merc? I am looking at purchasing an older Merc to put on my crabbing boat and I don't know squat about Mercs. I have always owned OMC outboards. The guy who owns the 70 Merc said it ran about a year ago and only wants $100 for it but I would like to...
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