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    80ish Mariner 60 won't go in reverse

    I have an older (1980ish) mariner 60 on my old pontoon boat. Here's what happened. The pontoon boat was stuck on the shore and I was trying to get it unstuck by myself. I had the motor running and in reverse gear with the throttle about 3/4 opening while I was pushing on the front of the boat...
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    Which Steering Cable?

    I need a rotary steering cable for my pontoon boat. I checking here, I noticed there are several different types. There is a Pretech model for $59 and the QC II model for $115. What is the difference between the two? Will the Pretech work on my old pontoon rotary steering?
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    ? Year model from Serial # ?

    Mariner 60 hp with ser. # 675 304297. What year model is this motor? I'm guessing it's either a 1975 or a 1997. Thanks Michael
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    Where To Get New Coil Wire

    I have a CDI coil but I need a wire for it. I have a 1971 Johnson 60 H.P. The wire needs a female plug on the coil end and a screw in on the dist. end. I've looked on this site but can't seem to find one.
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    Test Starting Without Harness & Box

    I'm trying to bring an old 1971 60 hp Johnson back to life after it's been sitting up for 25 years. If I can get it running I'm going to need a control box and harness for it as it does'nt have one now. Before I invest the $ in a control box and harness I would like to know if the motor is going...
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    Control Box for Hydro-Electric Shift

    I need a control box for a 1971 60 hp Johnson. I've been looking all over the internet for a few days without any luck. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Michael
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    How many carbs on 71 Johnson 60 ESL?

    I'm preparing to order carb kits for this motor which I'm getting from my father but I don't know how many carbs it has. I'm pretty sure it's a 3 cylinder motor. I am not where I can look at the motor to find out. Thanks for you help. Michael 60 ESL-71C is the model number.
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    60 sitting up for 25 years.

    I've aquired a late 60's or early 70's 60 h.p. Johnson that has been in a garage for 25 years or so. The motor was in running condition when it was removed from a boat and stored 25 years ago. The motor has'nt been touched since. I'm wanting to try to bring it back to life and put it on a...
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    mercruiser alpha one replacement

    does anyone know anything about the SEI mercruiser alpha one replacements being sold on EBAY for $1,195.00 (ebay item #270132548170)? They are brand new replacements (not OEM) outdrives made in the USA.
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    twisted lower unit drive shaft in two

    I broke the lower unit drive shaft where it is necked down to join the bottom of the upper gear housing drive shaft on my alpha one. The upper part of the shaft is still attached to the lower part of the upper shaft. I can't seem to get it out with out taking apart the upper gear housing...
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    Hit Prop On Ramp...drive Won't Turn

    I hit my prop on the loading ramp when putting my boat on the trailer. I thought all I did was "booger up" my prop but on my next trip to the lake, I discovered that the prop has no power to it. I have a 91 Alpha One powered by a 5.7 V-8. The shaft from the motor to the drive spins but when I...
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    Service Manual

    I'm looking to purchase a service manual for my 91 Alpha One, Ser. # OD406440. I've found serveral different manuals on ebay but I'm unsure of which one to buy. I've tried the mercurymarine web site but can's get the info I need there. Is the Mercruiser Service Manual # 6 the correct one for my...
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    WHAT DIA. IS MY PROP?

    I have a Merc. Quick Silver SS prop on my Alpha One Stern Drive with the following markings on it: 48 16318 A5 21P. I know it's a 21 pitch but what diameter is it? I think it's 14.5 but I'm just not sure. Thanks Michael
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    ALPHA ONE U-JOINT REPLACEMENT

    I think I have a u-joint going bad in my 91 Alpha One. I get some "knocking" with motor trimmed up high at low speed. It seems worse in reverse and it disappears in foward with drive all the way down. Is this in fact a u-joint problem? How do I make sure? Is this a job I can do myself? Any links...
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    WANTED

    I've got a rare 91 Ranger 395V inboard/outboard which I'm needing a engine compartment cover for. I've searched the internet high & low without any success. Anybody know where there's an old Ranger I/O or does anybody have a suggestion as to where to look for one? I know this is'nt the correct...
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