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    How bad is it?

    Hi, Found low compression on the top cylinder of my 83 mercury 70hp. mercury 70 low compression (what caused them to came loose?) Look like there are .015 and 0.030 O.S pistons available. Can it be salvaged? I need some advise before I take the head off please. Thanks in advance,
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    Tank related questions

    Hi, I have a bluefin ss16(just like a starcraft ss16) and am thinking to put in one of this under the splash well. https://greatlakesskipper.com/tracker-134637-ft0903-9-gallon-poly-boat-fuel-diesel-gas-tank Can I install it above deck? or this a below deck tank? There is no vent and nothing...
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    old power trim questions

    Hi, Just bought a power TnT set and planing to put it on my 83 70hp. it's from a 83 115hp. could someone please help with few questions? 1. looks like the pump motor should be connected to the battery, but where should the positive and negative wires go? 2. there are two thicker hoses and two...
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    what went wrong?

    sorry, English is not my native tongue. was gonna pressure wash it before flipping. then saw paint started falling off. I was so sad/mad. anyone have any idea as what might went wrong? old/orig paint was removed all the way to aluminum. self etch primer two layers of RUST-OLEUM marine metal...
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    please take a look (with video)

    hi, transplanted a 1999 8hp head(CL)to a 1986 6hp lower. it puffs(but not when idle). and the top cylinder plug is much more cleaner than the bottom one. I am a newbie, don't know how to describe it. please take a look at the video. is it timing? water in the cylinder?. solutions? thanks...
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    should I move the rollers?

    hi all, this is how the boat sits on the trailer when I got it. do I need to add a roller to the front and move the others to the side?(and raise them?) thanks!
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    thickness of aluminum console

    hi all, newbie here. I am in the process of restoring a bluefin 16' that's very similar to the starcraft SS. am trying to make an aluminum console to replace the rotten wood ones that it currently has. could someone please tell me what gauge and what grade of aluminum it should be?(or what you...
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