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    Distributor Cap/Rotor Question (Spacer?)

    Greetings, 1982 mercruiser 898 mallory distributor, elec ignition I'm replacing my cap and rotor and when I pulled out the mallory rotor it had a ring type spacer below it. It's 1/8" thick and fits the rotor base perfectly. mallory cap: 9-29402 mallory rotor: 9-29207 Anyone know if: a)...
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    Back to back lounge seat replacement

    1982 Celebrity 188V Hey guys! This is a newb question for the restoration crowd, but I'm planning on replacing my lounge seats in my 19ft bowrider. My boat is still up north being stored so I'm just trying to gather supplies and I'm having a tough time finding correct literature thus far. I'm...
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    Looking for a cable

    Hey Gents, GM 350 I recently pulled the connection cable/wire between my coil and distributor to clean it. The metal terminal under the coil side boot was completely corroded. So much so, that when I went to clean it, a small piece broke off! I was wondering if anyone knew where to get a...
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    1987 Merc 165 4cyl firing order?

    Can anyone do a quick look up on this for me? I'm having a tough time locating it.
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    How cut out fiberglass?

    Hi all, I'm planning on cutting out the tops of my engine mounts to inspect the rot thats in there and possibly dig most out. Is it worth trying to keep the sidewalls in tact for the inspection? What should I use to cut the glass top off? Cut-off wheel on an angle grinder? Sawzall? Use a...
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    Engine Mount/Stringer Repair -- Has anyone tried ____?

    I was wondering if anyone in this forum has used Seacast or Rot Doctor CPES/L&L for repairing engine mount areas? Did it work well, poorly? What kind of shape was your stringer in? Depending upon the extent of the rot, I'm trying to decide whether to cut the fiberglass top off and replace the...
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    Shift Problem-Turned Coupler Problem-Turned Stringer Problem

    :eek: Ooooh. Waawha. 1982 Celebrity 188V Merc 898 I/O So my thread that started as a shift cable replacement has turned into the largest boat repair I?ve ever been involved with (4 years into boating, so by no means am I seasoned). Granted this is what you get when you buy an older boat...
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    Merc 140 Running problem

    Hi Fellas, I got a call from a buddy who was stranded on the opposite side of the lake. He has a Merc 140. Said he had been running fine for about 3 hours, idling and WOT etc. Then in idle, it began to sputter and die. He couldn't keep it started unless the rpm's were high, and then when...
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    Trim Switch, Trailer Button Wiring Question

    Greetings, 1982 Merc 898 I've finally gotten the time and motivation to dig into the trim problem I've been having. I have the (standard for the time?) Quicksilver panel mount remote control with the trim toggle and the trailer button. The trim down button works as it should (as far as I...
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    Looking for shift cable adjustment guidelines

    1982 merc 898 Can anyone point me in the right direction?
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    Shifting Problem -- No F, only R (coupler?) photos added

    1982 Merc I/O 898 After a long relaxing weekend away from the boat, I came home to find my roommate fuming: He had brought it out fishing, got out to his spot just fine. As he was going to leave, he turned the ignition on, everything normal. Shifted into forward and nothing happened except...
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    Fuse Rating Selection

    Greetings, I'm planning on wiring in some LED rope lights (12V) into the gunwales of my boat. Since I don't have any remaining switches/fuses open, I'm going to wire my own in. I'm planning on using a max of 18ft of lighting, and the rating is max 0.8W per foot of lights. So the max would be...
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    TP Hustler vs Legacy

    Anyone know what the diff is besides the hub? When will Legacy's be on sale at Iboats?:D
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    RPM @ WOT Question(s)

    Ok so the boat I bought in '05 has an 898 outdrive and the block is an original 898 from the same year ('82). According to the shop manual, RPM @ WOT for the 898 should be 3800-4200 (fact check?). In 2003, the previous owner had the engine converted into a 5.7 liter 350 cid/260 nhp. It still...
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    Best Grease for the Job

    I know Bond-o will love this but...;) Which grease is best for on the prop shaft? This guy at the marina told me to use some of this hypoid 90 stuff; I have a tough time believing that a 90 weight oil should be used in place of a waterproof grease.
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    Looking for a decent marine tool set

    Christmas gift: 50-100 bucks...something to keep on the boat for emergencies. Anyone know of a good one that's got everything?
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    Looking for Oil type and filter info

    Can anyone point me to the right type of oil for my boat motor? I'm going to winterize my boat this week, I live in MN. The boat will be in storage until spring. It's a '82 Merc 898. (GM 305) About how much will I need to fill the case? Anyone know where to find out the filter needed as well?
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    What type of grease to hold push rod?

    What type of grease should you use to hold the push rod back when replacing a mechanical fuel pump? Should you also grease the contact point on the pivot arm of the pump?
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    Fuel Line/Teflon Tape

    I was told not to use teflon tape on the fittings going into the fuel pump. Is there validity to this? If so, why?:confused:
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    Fuel Line/Separator/Pump Questions

    1982 Merc 898 I/O 1.) In questionable behavior, my roommate unsuccessfully attempted to remove/replace the fuel water separator filter. I'm guessing he was using an oil filter wrench which was too small, as all he seemed to do (by my inspection) was crush and dent the filter. I realize that...
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