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    40HP Mariner No Stream After Impellar Change - Leaking Water Jacket Cover???

    Hi, I recently put a new impeller in my 40hp Mariner, its a 1989. I put the impeller on the shaft and turned the shaft clockwise and the impeller went right it. Was this right? Once I started the motor up, I now of know water pumping out. I pulled the pisser hose off and had not water in it...
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    Which Way Should Impeller Spin?

    Hi installing a new water pump in my 1989 Mariner 40hp. The old impeller was in really bad shape. Which way does the impeller spin? Need to know so I can put the new impeller in the housing correctly.
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    1989 Mariner 40HP Magnum - Need a Control Box - What to buy????

    1989 Mariner 40HP Magnum - Need a Control Box - What to buy???? Will a standard Quicksilver box with the 8 pin connector work on this motor? Motor has power tilt and trim.
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    Need to Buy New Control Box

    Hi, I have a 40hp Mercury Mariner that has the 8 pin connector on the motor. Will any quicksilver control box with an 8 pin harness work?
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    40 HP Mariner Magnum Year? and Wont Come out of Gear

    Hi recently was giving a nice 17ft skiff with a 40HP Mariner Magnum Outboard on it. Below is the serial #. I think it is a 1989 but I want to make sure before I buy a manual. Also the motor is in forward gear and will not disengage to neutral or reverse. The linkage on the motor moves back...
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    1995 Mercury 9.9 Four Stroke Starts But Won't Stay Running

    Hi guys, I have a 1995 Mercury 9.9 4 Stroke motor that will start but dies out quickly after starting. Where should I start? Fuel Lines, New carb, tune the carb? I have always had 2 strokes, not sure if troubleshooting on these is any different. Any help would be great. I also need to get a...
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    Help With 1986 Johnson 28 HP SPL

    I lent my boat to my friend about a month ago, and now it wont run right. The motor will now start up but when you put it in gear it will stall out. The only way to get moving is to rev it up in Neutral and then quickly pop it in gear. Sometimes it takes off sometimes it stalls out and bogs...
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    1979 Evinrude 9.9HP Help

    Hi I have a 1979 Evinrude 10EL79B Serial # E5045498 that is not running right. I can get the motor to fire after a few pulls if I hold the throttle wide open. It will run with the throttle opened up, but as soon as I go to idle it down it shuts off and acts like it is running out of fuel...
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    Are Parts Still Available for a Suzuki DT16

    I am looking into purchasing a Suzuki DT16, but before I do want to make sure parts are still available. Does suzuki stock parts for their older outboards?
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    Any Input or Info on a 1976 Evinrude 15HP Tiller Motor??????

    Hi, I am thinking of purchasing a 1976 Evinrude 15Hp tiller motor with Electric start for my 14ft Aluminum boat. I am not an evinrude guy, I have always had Mariners. Any info on this motor as far as reliability and maitenance.
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    What to buy??? Used Evinrude or Used Suzuki

    Hi Guys, Looking for some input. I am currently in the market for a used tiller 15hp motor. I have the option to purchase a 1976 15Hp Evinrude with Electric start, or a 1982 Suzuki DT16. What motor do you think would be the best.
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    Aluminum Starcraft Center Console What Type of Foam to Use

    Hi, I am going to be replacing the deck in my 18ft center console in the next few weeks. I have the plywood up and the foam is water logged, so I pulled it out. My question is what type of flotation foam will be best to put back in. Should I just buy the pink insulation foam boards from...
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    Help with a 1967 MERC 200 20 HP

    Hi, I just bought a 1967 MERC 200 20 HP and the guy I bought it from cut the throttle and gear control cables to get it out of the boat. Where can I buy replacement control cables? Do I have to buy a complete control box or just new cables. Also I think that it is a 2 stroke motor. Anyone...
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    Help! I have soft spots in my floor and don't know where to start.

    I recently was give a 1976 runabout boat that was in need of a good cleaning. The transom in the boat is solid as a rock, but some parts of the floor are soft. I am new at boats and dont know where to start. Should I just take out those spots in the floor? If so what is the best way to cut...
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