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    1980 Mariner 30HP possible exhaust problem

    Hi, My Mariner recently developed a strange problem. It started and ran perfectly as usual, but it suddenly started running rough, wouldn't idle and stopped pumping water. At full throttle it seemed to run fine (I only tried this briefly). Back at the yard in my test tank it was the same. The...
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    Bry Owen.... Heard of them?

    Hi,<br /><br />I'm currently restoring a boat that I got hold of very cheap. The only clue to it's origin is a badge reading BRY-OWEN that was falling off the side.<br /><br />It's approx. 14ft motor boat of the "runabout" style - I'd say by the look it's 1970's.<br /><br />Does anyone know...
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    Old Fashioned Steering

    Hi,<br /><br />I have a small runabout that I'm working on to make a fun summer boat. 14 feet, 30HP outboard.<br /><br />It has the old cable and drum type steering which I am planning to use. The only thing I needed was cable and tensioner springs.<br /><br />I have the cable now but does...
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    Parts for a 1969 3.5HP Chrysler?

    I am looking for ignition components for this engine (model 301, SN 3050). Specifically points and condenser.<br /><br />I'm in the UK and have can't find a supplier anywhere - does anyone have any ideas where I might get these parts?<br /><br />I found one supplier in the USA but they won't...
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    Chrysler 3.5HP Carburettor settings

    Hi,<br /><br />I am repairing a Chrysler 3.5HP, model 301 (built 1969), s/n 3050 air cooled.<br /><br />There is a manual adjustment for mixture (Start/Run/Lean) which I've had to free-up and remove but now I don't know how to reset. It looks like it might be 2 turns out from seated..<br /><br...
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    Conversion to electric start

    Hi,<br /><br />I have a 30AM 689 series 30hp Mariner and I want to add a starter motor to give me electric start.<br /><br />Has anyone attempted this or have any information on it? I'm not bothered about a charging circuit I'll charge the battery before a day out.<br /><br />The flywheel has...
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    Mariner bleed pipe

    I am trying to diagnose a rough running problem with my 30HP Mariner and in the manual I've noticed the powerhead has a "bleed pipe" which runs between 2 connectors on the cylinder block (1 at the top 1 at the bottom).<br /><br />The manual says that one end of the bleed pipe has a check-valve...
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    Mariner 30HP Compression

    I have the following engine :<br /><br />Japanese Mariner (Yamaha)<br />Sn 689 / 004805<br />Year "S" 1980<br /><br />Does anyone know what compression I should expect from the cylinders of such an engine?<br /><br />Thanks!
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    30 HP Mariner went for a swim...

    I have a 14 foot boat which due to a minor accident capsized in the sea taking the outboard with it.<br /><br />The engine (model 30AM) spent about 20 minutes under the sea water and was recovered.<br /><br />I washed with thoroughly with fresh water, turned it over with no plugs in it, filled...
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    Info needed for Chrysler 3.5 HP Air Cooled outboard

    Hi I have an old 3.5HP Chrysler outboard, model 301 serial no. 3050 that I am bringing back to life.<br /><br />I need to know what gap to set the ignition points to, what spark plug to fit and what gap to set the plug to.<br /><br />I don't know what year it is - if you can tell me it would be...
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