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    noob needs help - Ford 351 starter solenoid

    I jsut purchased a boat w/ a rebuilt 351 that has less than 20 hours on it & hasn't been started in over a year. I hooked up a fresh battery, and the starter didn't go. The solenoid was making an ugly clicking sound (not like when a car battery is too low to crank the starter). At least I...
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    mid 80's 70hp running rough, help w/ diagnosis

    This is my first outboard, just bought the boat a month ago. Took a little while to get it running, as it had been sitting for about 6 months. Installed new plugs, and after a squirt of starting fluid it fired... took a few tried but it finally started. Ran rough, but slowly "cleaned up"...
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    1989 Yamaha 40hp - used motor, low compression

    Looking at a 1989 Yamaha 40hp 2-stroke... they're only asking $275, includes controls. They say it has low compression, but otherwise in good condition. So how difficult is a top-end job on these? I've done several top ends on 2-stroke dirt bikes, even installed new cylinder head on my Dodge...
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