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    1988 Edson Restoration, Need advice on Motor Mounts.

    Hello everyone... I have started a rebuild of the stringers and floor of my 1988 Edson from the bow to the engine which is a 4.3 L merc cruiser. The motor mounts seemed pretty solid so I opted to leave them in as removing and reinstalling the engine is a job that I dont think I can do on my...
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    After drive is engaged in forward there is a 'clunk' after a few seconds?

    just purchased a 1988 18' edson with a 4.3 L omc cobra, the boat runs great. but after I put it in forward and start moving there is a clunk. not sure what it is. and I also have trouble trying to get it into neutral.
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    1985 75hp Mercury outboard Rattling Sound

    I have noticed a rattling sound from coming from the bottom of the motor after a couple runs since I first put the boat in the water this summer. The first time I heard it was at full speed. Docked it checked things out could not find anything loose. Took it out again a few times and heard it...
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    1985 75hp Mercury Wouldnt Start? Fly wheel would stick in same spot

    Started the engine fine in the morning. Went fishing (trolling) most of day. Drove back to dock at full speed. Everything was fine untill I tried to starting it again after sitting for about 20min then the fly wheel siezed. Pryed the fly wheel past the "hard" spot and tried starting it again...
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    1985 Mercuy 75 hp engine loss of power

    This is the second year I have owned this boat. The first year the engine ran great. Took it out of storage and tried starting it with trouble. Finally got it going after getting proper prime with bulb. But engine was very hot.. (smoking at top of engine). Took it out for a couple runs...
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