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    Old Merc 400 won't rev up

    I have a 1960 Merc 400 that I believe was bored out and built for racing like they would a mini hydroplane boat. It seems to rev up decently when it's first in the water and the motor is cold. But then I can't seem to get it revved up to really run. I know the prop is big, but once on plane...
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    ignition wiring 1960 Merc 400

    Hi Gang, I've been working on getting an old Hydro Cycle water worthy again. The previous owners had some switches and buttons for starting and killing the motor. The buttons are completely shot, so I'd like to replace them using a similar idea. I'd like to have a main power button...
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    Static timing 1960 Merc 400 45 hp

    Hi gang, I recently came upon an old HydroCycle (precursor to the jet ski). It has a 1960 Merc 400 40 hp outboard on it that had a broken belt. I've look everywhere trying to figure out what timing marks I should line up with #1 cylinder at TDC. It looks like I have two marks on the flywheel...
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    Montgomery Wards (Sea King) 40 lower end seals

    I have looked without success and sent several emails searching for lower end seals on my 1963 outboard. The shift shaft came apart and I pulled the lower end to see what happened. Would like new seals and impeller when I go back together with it. Model: GG18757B Serial: 36X879115 Any help...
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    1993 Chaparral 1800sl newbie

    Hello all! I recently picked up this boat, condition is great for the age, 4.3 runs fantastic. But I’m having a hard time finding anything online about it. Downloaded an owners manual, but more interested in service books and capacities. I assume I should run 25-40 oil? thanks for any help...
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