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    Trim Question

    I have another question.Where do I run the trim at?<br />Had the boat in the water and the tilt/trim was about 1/4 of the way down but I am not sure where it is suppose to be at. New to the whole trim thing. On the throttle handle it says trim up/down and another botton says trailer.Any help...
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    Clutch adjustment

    I just got an 84 marlin inboard outboard 140hp with merc outdreive. When I put it in gear it has A tendency to clash A little bit before it goes into gear. On the throttle handle it has A lever witch I believe is like the clutch. I grip it all the way and it still clashes A little. Also when you...
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    Hours Question?

    Is 589 hours alot of running time on A motor.<br />I am looking at A marlin boat 16 footer with A merc cruiser 4 cylinder.Runs good has A slight rattle to the motor at high rpms around 3k plus. Just wondering if someone can give me some info on this. Thanks
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    Volvo Question?

    I have A question about A boat I am thinking about purchasing. It is an 82 searider 17 ft with A volvo I/O .I dont know anything about volvo motors.Can anybody give me an idea of what I should look for when I go to check it out.<br />Is volvo A good engine? Is it easy to keep up?Are the parts...
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    Big problem

    Ok I have A 77 marlin with an omc 3.0 inboard with an electric shift outboartd. Was out on the lake today and was just barley giving it throtle when all of a sudden bang the boat stopped moving. At first I thought it was the prop but I then realized it wasnt. Prop was still there put it into...
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    Another 3.0 question

    Howdy everyone! I've got another 3.0 question to ask. I have A 1977 18 foot Marlin with An OMC 3.0 4 cylinder motor.She runs good but she wants to stumble from an idle to half throttle.When I give it gas slowly she revs up just fine but when I'm trying to move out of the way she wants to stumble...
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