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    Tilt/Trim Kit for small Mariner outboard

    Is there any way to hook up an electric tilt/trim to a 99' mariner 9.9 HP 4 stroke big foot? Even though this is a small outboard, Gulf War Illness and a back injury has made even this simple task difficult. I hunt and fish from my small boat and I get a lot of weeds, especially while hunting. I...
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    V-6 to V-8 conversion

    I am going to have to dig into my 1983 OMC 3.8 V-6 to figure out what is knocking. If it turns out to be a big problem, I am interested in possibly replacing the entire engine. I have some room in my engine compartment and could change to a V-8. I would assume there are newer 4 or 6 cylinder...
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    Stockton Delta Striper Fishing

    I live near the delta in the Tracy/Stockton, CA. area. I am interested in time/location and method to fish for some stripers, keepers or not. I've done it once or twice, but that was from the Antioch Pier before I got a boat. I would love to take my Dad out for some striper/black bass fishing...
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    Stripped plug threads--repair kit review

    Anyone ever try this kit to repair stripped spark plug threads. I am asking for a friend? http://shop.oreillyauto.com/ProductD...egoryCode=3482 I have seen all the past threads on plug thread repair and helicoil vs time-serts vs head removal/weld and retap. The above part looks a bit like...
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    stripped plug thread kit--reviews?

    Anyone ever try this kit to repair stripped spark plug threads. I am asking for a friend?:rolleyes: http://shop.oreillyauto.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=PBI&MfrPartNumber=648421&CategoryCode=3482 I have seen all the past threads on plug thread repair and helicoil vs time-serts vs head...
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    57 Elgin 2 stroke Need part(s)

    I need some help finding a part (or 2) for a 1957 12 HP 2 Stroke Elgin. I have it working really well now except for 1 thing... It only runs on 1 cylinder. I have spark on the second cylinder but it's not working well. I swapped the small brass parts (looks like a big capacitor) probably the...
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    Family Survives Nighttime Shipwreck

    Check out this story!! It happend a few years ago but is just beiong told now on thew CBS Early Show. http://www.comcast.net/data/fan/html/popup.html?v=1046318300 A dream trip ends in a shipwreck, but all survive.
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    62 elgin/McCulloch 7.5 2 stroke

    I have my old Elgin running pretty good now except now, when I back off the throttle, I get what feels like a back-fire or dieseling knock. At first I thought it was machanical, like gears or something, but it's not. What would cause this, timing off? If so, how do I adjust it?
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    Port of Hail

    I am about to put my boats name, Lady Emanuel (Family name in honor of my wife, daughter, mother, and step mother) and hail port on my boat. I live inland and tend to put her in the water in a few different places, Antioch, Stockton, San Leandro, Bodega Bay. How do I choose the port of hail? The...
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    Patriot Guard Riders

    I wanted to write a little about an event I attended Friday and Saturday. This may be for my own emotional benefit, but you all may benefit as well. I am a member of a couple different patriotic groups. One is the Veterans of Foreign Wars of which I have the honor of being post commander this...
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    What's that bumping noise?

    ABout 15 years ago (dang I'm getting old!) some friends of ours got a new little boat. I don't remember brand or anything, but it was about a 16' bow rider with an inboard 4 cylinder. It was the first boat for them as a couple and the husband was new to boating. We went to Lake Mead near where I...
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    What do you call it?

    I need help giving a proper description to my boat. When I place an add to sell it, I want to give it the proper wording so people will know what to expect. I am guessing it should be called a Cabin Cruiser but I'm not sure. Click to see a larger image. Please take a look and help me out. It...
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    Elgin Values

    I have two older Elgin motors that are working very well. One is a 1957 12 HP and the other is a 1962 7.5 HP. Are Either of them of any special value or are they collectibles due to their age? I am planning on selling them and I don't want to miss out if they are collectibles.
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    1962 7.5 Elgin 2 stroke

    Where is the tell tale on a 1962 7.5 Elgin. I replaced the impeller recently and I want to be sure I have water cycling through when I start it.
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    1999 10 HP Mariner 4 stroke

    I have an electric start on my Mariner outboard. Will the motor charge the battery as it is running?
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    Elgin 7.5 2 stroke year & parts

    I am searching for a web site to find out the year of an Elgin 7.5 HP 2 Stroke. I also need to know if there is anywhere I can go to get an impelle for it. I have a very knowledgeable parts guy who get me something to fix the fuel pump, but now I need an impeller. The old one disintegrated...
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    Big Foot Sighting

    What advantage should one get with a Mariner 9.9 big foot over a 9.9 standard?
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    1957 12 HP Elgin Needle Screws Setting

    Can anyone tell me where to start with the mix/needle screws on a 1957 12 HP 2 stroke Elgin. The motor really wants to run, but I can;t seem to get the little screws on the front of the motor set right to get it to start at the start position and run any lower than about 3/4 throttle. Plenty of...
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    1983 OMC Sterndrive (Stringer) Trim Moves

    The trim on my motor won't stay in position. After I lower the trim, I can watch it slowly move back up. Where do I start in troubleshooting and is it an easy fix, or long and expensive? Thanks.
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    Mix ratio 1957 Elgin 12 HP

    What's the oil mix ratio for a 1957 12 HP Elgin 2 Cyl?
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