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    charging a deep cycle battery

    Hi. I have a 30HP mariner with a dedicated cranking battery on my boat. I want to install a 12V refrigerator which pulls 40-60W and so need a deep cycle battery. The thing is how do I keep it charged? I don't have shore power and I presume my outboard won't be sufficent. What are my options?
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    Installing a tach on a non-USA built Mariner

    I have a Japanese built 1981 30hp Mariner (model 30EL, serial 689L405415) on which I want to install a tach. I'm hoping to get and install a teleflex or Faria tach from ebay. I know that to use a teleflex or Faria tach I need to install a merc/mariner module (part # 17461A2). Does this module...
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    deposits on spark plug ceramic

    Hi I have a pair of NGK B6S plugs in a 1967 6hp Johnson. I've just noticed that the portion of the ceramic which isn't covered by the plug caps is covered in a fine soot. What causes this? Is this a problem and do I need to change something?
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    Reverse lock on 1981 Mariner not interlocked

    Hi. I have a 1981 Mariner 30E #689L 405415. The problem is that the automatic reverse lock doesn't operate on engaging reverse or neutral. There is a lever on the transom bracket which can be flipped to engage/disengage reverse lock but this isn't interlocked with the actual shift mechanism...
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    1967 6hp Johnson. Timing problem?

    Hi. I have a 1967 6hp Johnson, which I am trying to revive after 20years of lying up. I had one spark on top cylinder and would run for 1-2 seconds when some fuel was squirted into the cylinder before I touched it. I have now replaced the coils, points and condensers, also rebuilt the carb...
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    Bolts size for pulling flywheel on1967 6hp johnson

    Hi. I need to pull the flywheel on a 1967 6hp Johnson in order to service the ignition. I have a harmonic puller but not the correct size bolts for the three holes on the flywheel. Can anyone tell me what are the specifications for these? I assume they are an American thread. If so, they may not...
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    Japanese Mariner impeller change

    Hi. I have a 1981 Japanese built 30EL Mariner serial 689-405415 which I want to change the impeller on. I have the seloc mariner manual. I've got a few questions. <br />Is this the correct manual as it seems the Japanese built mariners are really Yamahas?<br />Are Yamaha parts interchangable...
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    Fuel-oil mix for 1981 Mariner 30E

    Just bought a 1981 Mariner 30E outboard. I need to know what fuel-oil mix to use.<br />Thanks
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