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    replacement carburetor for 89 Suzuki DT15c

    My carb model is: 13200-89E10. I need either a match, or one that is compatible. I have searched a bunch and cannot locate either one. Any help is greatly appreciated
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    140 HP 1978 mercruiser question

    I am still trying to find out the exact sterndrive unit I have. The serial number is long gone, from the outdrive unit. Here's what I have, so far for info: it's on an 18' Starcraft Chieftan (1978), it's a 140 hp model, it has a 17 spline drive shaft. The gimbal housing has a serial number of...
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    Prop question - 1994 Gamefisher 15 hp

    Does anyone know where to find a new prop for a 1994 Gamefisher 15 hp?? Mine is stamped 8x6
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    1994 Force 15hp steering way too stiff - How to remove transom clamp/tilt assembly

    Both hands needed to turn, and I can hear it squeaking, at the top end - Removed damper set screw (threads full of oxidized stuff), no help - greased fitting, no help - sprayed upper and lower joints, and soaked the damper screw hole with the motor turned upside down (PB Blaster & WD-40), no...
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    '94 Gamefisher 15hp - no spark

    No spark at the plugs. Any ideas on where/how to start checking for power?... aside of getting a name brand outboard
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    1973 6 hp water pump question

    Long story short - bought a boat and motor. It runs great but, I knew the motor wasn't pumping water so, overheating was an issue (it was only started and ran 4-5 min. max), and it was never used, and just sat. I watched the owner put the pump kit in it, and thought, at the time, he was placing...
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    Bow Rail For 18' Chieftan?

    I see photos of the 18' Chieftans with bow rails, and photos of them without. Mine doesn't have one, and there are no mount holes, on the deck, so I'm guessing she never did. Mine is a 1978. Were those an add-on accessory, from the factory? I see some that are just curved low rails, that don't...
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    remove a shift cable from an Alpha One Gen 1 out drive

    I have a 1978 Starcraft Chieftan 18' with a 140 Mercruiser. The shift cable is broken inside the out drive. I have a Mercruiser out drive off my 1981 sea Ray 210, with a 305. The cable in it is perfect. (a) will that cable work on my 140 - and - (b) I've got the Sea Ray out drive opened up, and...
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    1978 Starcraft Chieftan 18' - Starting point

    I picked this up, last week in Oregon. Paid three figures for boat and trailer. Hull is in good shape, engine runs great, outdrive needs help (broken shift cable), needs paint, and new aft deck flooring. I will have a ton of questions, I'm sure, as I'm new to Starcraft. - J.P.
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    Swap powerhead or intermediate/lower unit?

    Neighbor has two Evinrudes. 1. 1975 - 70 hp. - model# 70 ES 2. 1972 - 65 hp. - model# 65 ESL Dilemna: The 65 hp has a blown powerhead (piston through block) and is a short shaft. The 70 hp, is in great shape but, is a long shaft. He wants to know if the powerhead can be swapped from the 70...
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    Newbie to the Sea Ray Forum

    It's great to see there's a forum for Sea Ray owners! I recently bought a 1980 210 CC. No engine so, I'll re-power her with a 350. The original mooring canvas and the top w/zip out rear door are still with her and in good shape, as are the seats and interior. I have to replace the...
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    1980 Sea Ray 210 CC - W/454?? question...

    Will an 898 even hook up to a 454? If it does, wouldn't it break down pretty easily due to the HP, or is an 898 heavy duty enough to handle a 454:confused:?
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    Stringer and floor replacement

    I'm replacing the center stringer and floor on a '66 18' Fiberform. It had a Mickey Mouse piece of 5/8" wood for a center stringer. I have decided to replace it with a 2"x12". I want to do that for hull strength. I will bull-nose the top edges so I can wrap it in glass. The other stringers and...
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    Stringer and floor replacement

    [/B]I'm replacing the center stringer and floor on a '66 18' Fiberform. It had a Mickey Mouse piece of 5/8" wood for a center stringer. I have decided to replace it with a 2"x12". I want to do that for hull strength. I will bull-nose the top edges so I can wrap it in glass. The other stringers...
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    Mercruiser Serial #

    :) OK, After too much ado, I have my outdrive unit. I'm trying to ID it and the serial number charts are confusing, to me.:confused: So the serial number is 5588388, and it says Power Trim on the serial # tag. There are spots on the side of the outdrive for a tag (i.e. 165) but no tags. The top...
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    repainting a glass boat?? prep etc.

    I have an '80 Sea Ray 210 CC. The hull is factory light blue. I want her dark, dark blue. Then I will stripe her with red and white boot stripes. Can I just sand her and paint over the Gel Coat or, do I need to primer her, too? Can I "roller and tip" her or, should she be sprayed? I want a good...
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    Broken shift lever!

    I have a '65 Speedifour 75 hp. The previous owner broke off the shift lever, on the control box. Hadn't been used for so long, the grease in it was pretty much like cement - LOL. I got the screw out of the back and removed the center of it as, that's where it broke. I looked on the back of the...
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    '61 Sea Horse QD-21 and '65 75553 Questions

    I tried to post his yesterday, but it didn't show up so, let's try it again. On the '61 Sea Horse 10 hp: Is there supposed to be a spring or keeper behind the lean/rich knob to keep it from moving around randomly? AND what is the # of turns (or turn) for the jet screw in the center of the...
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    1961 Johnson QD-21 question

    I'm helping a friend out with this little 10 hp motor and it'll start but the Lean/Rich knob keeps moving around on me. Is there a spring or something that should be behind that knob, between it and the faceplate, to keep it from moving randomly? Is there a base line number of turns (or turn) to...
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    1980 Sea Ray 210 Cuddy - 454 Question!

    Ok, I'm getting totally confused. I've purchased this 1980 Sea Ray 210 CC, and found out it had a 454 in it. I have been searching Mercruiser data bases and found a lot of info that doesn't seem to add up. Some say you could get one with an Alpha One and some say you could get a Bravo One. But...
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