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    Increased gas consumption

    Here's a question that I can't seem to figure out. My motor is a 1987 Mercury 70 hp outboard. I recently had the carbs and fuel pump rebuilt so the motor has been running pretty well although I feel like I burn a lot of gas. I was out the other day (Bay and open ocean) and used about 5 gallons...
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    U-Bolts for Loadrite Trailer... Help!

    I have a 2002 Loadrite trailer (bunk w/ keel rollers) which I use to tow my Boston Whaler 17' Montauk. The trailer frame is great but some of the bolts need to be replaced. There are approximately 4 U-bolts which hold angle brackets for the bunks and sit diagnal accross the frame. They are...
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    Carb kit rebuild difficulty and manual choice

    Have a 1987 70 hp (2 stroke, 3cyl.) Mercury which I have gotten an insanely high quote for carb rebuild. Unfortunately these guys are the only ones around still working on 2 strokes. Can someone let me know how difficult the carb rebuild is if I do it myself and the manual they would reccomend...
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