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    Fuel dripping out of carbs when tilted

    I have a 1982 90 hp merc 6 cyl that I have only owned for a few months. Yesterday I had it out for a run and it ran great. When I got home with it I noticed fuel had just started to trickle out of the head of the motor. I removed the cover and could see fuel dripping out of all 3 carburetors...
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    90 hp merc leaking fuel

    Hi, I just backed my boat into the yard and unhooked it. I walked around back and suddenly I could hear fuel trickling out of it. The fuel was coming from the underside of the head of the engine (open grates). It basically syphoned what little fuel was left in the tank. Anyone know what...
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    Mice in the winter

    Hi, What is the best way to store a boat in a winter climate with snow and freezing temperatures? I have read a lot of advice that suggests covering the boat and then tipping it up and taking the plug out to allow drainage of any moisture accumulation. It seems to me though that taking the...
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    90 hp merc winterize: draining water

    Hi All, I recently bought a 1982 Mercury inline 6 (90hp model). The original owner told me that when it comes to winterizing, these motors are really easy to do. He mentioned all they typically stuff .... gear lube, fuel stabilizer and fogger. But he also said all that was necessary to drain...
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