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    87-88 8hp ob.

    I picked up an 8hp 1987-88 mercury outboard. the recoil isn't screwed to the top and I don't see that it is connected to the flywheel in any way. I am going to assume that at least one of the parts or more are missing. I was wondering if anyone has a diagram of the top of the motor so I can see...
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    Outdrive won't lower

    OK, there's probably a topic somewhere for this but I couldn't find it. After sitting up for a couple of years (It's not supposed to be stored up, I know) my 1989 Alpha One outdrive won't lower. The hydraulics come on, but it doesn't move. Is there a step by step procedure to go through to get...
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    Need help with Merc Quicksilver tank

    I picked up a 6.6 gal Mercury Quicksilver plastic fuel tank. There's M25 and CSALM89787 stamped on the side of the tank. I got the tank with no lines or fittings and I'm going to be using it on a different motor (doing the vacuum fuel pump conversion on the old Evinrude which is currently set up...
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    87 OMC Cobra 3.0 outdrive...drained water STINKS

    Hello, I drained the water from my Cobra outdrive (and THANK YOU for making the "do not remove" screw issue crystal clear!) Now When the water drained out it appears very clear, but the smell was AWFUL..very sulfer smelling like rotten eggs. Anyone else encountered this or know what could be...
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    1987 OMC 3.0, will not go into gear

    Hello all, I got all of the engine running issues under control and now we trolled it out into the channel, engine purring like a kitten, went to throw her in gear and NOTHING. UGH! FWD and REV, no moving, no "clunk" when you shift it.. I made out great on the forum with the fuel pump issue...
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    1987 OMC cobra 3.0L, Charging system

    Now that the fuel issue is resolved, now my newest dilemma We finally got the boat to run for 25-30 minutes when it started stuttering and stalled. When I tried to restart it, the battery was low. I went back Weds and tried to start it, and the battery again was low so something is up in the...
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    1987 Bayliner Trophy 2160, 3.0L OMC.....Fuel issue

    I just picked this up Saturday. I had no spark, did an ignition system tune up per the instructions that were posted on here and now have spark and engine fires when spraying starting fluid or pouring gas in carb. So now no fuel in other words I pulled the line from the tank and put it in a...
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    NAV light

    Ok, so when I turn my navigation light in during the day, it does not come on at all. When I turn it on at dusk or dark it doesnt come right on, but does within a couple of minutes. I havent traced wiring or anything but wonder if there is a photo cell of some kind. Is this normal??
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    Milky foam shooting out of top of motor, but none in oil pan

    Ok I have a 1989 MerCruiser 2.5L motor.. I took the boat out last summer and after about 10 minutes of running a milky white foam started shooting out of the top of the motor (I had the flame arrester off as I was adjusting the carb which always runs rough unless I manually hold the choke 3/4...
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