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    Can anyone help identify this Chris Craft?

    Hi: I was wondering if anyone could help me identify a Chris Craft my neighbor has in his barn. I?m trying to find the model and approximate year. I am attaching a few not so great photos? sorry! Thanks VERY MUCH! -John
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    2002 Yamaha 15HP 2 stroke carb mystery?

    I just bought a 2002 Yamaha 15HP 2-stroke that had been sitting for several years in a garage. Obviously, it wouldn't start... the carb was all gunked up. No problem, I took the carb apart, carefully cleaned all ports, valves, float needles, etc. Re-assembled, put back on motor, used fresh...
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    Water pump illustration?

    Does anyone have an illustration of a 1969-era water pump assembly for a 7.5 or 9.9HP Mercury? I bought a water pump re-build kit and there are washers and gaskets I don't know where to use! (My old water pump was already disassembled when I bought the motor!) Please email at...
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    Water pump illustration?

    Does anyone have an illustration of a 1969-era water pump assembly for a 7.5 or 9.9HP Mercury? I bought a water pump re-build kit and there are washers and gaskets I don't know where to use! (My old water pump was already disassembled when I bought the motor!) Please email at...
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    1969 Merc 7.5 water pump illustration?

    Does anyone have an illustration of the water pump assembly for a 1969 Mercury 7.5HP they would be willing to share? I bought a 7.5 without the water pump assembly and without the water supply tube. (Long story!) I have ordered a new water pump kit, but need to see the water supply tube in...
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    1969 Merc 7.5 water pump assembly needed

    Does anyone out there have a water pump assembly (top & bottom housing and water tube) for a 1969 7.5HP Mercury that they would sell for a resaonable price? If so, please email me at mvpvideo@mindspring.com Thanks a lot! John
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    Came across a great vintage boat DVD

    I found a great DVD on EBAY last week. It is a collection of old Florida boating films from the Florida State Archives from the 50s & 60s. Fibreglass and wood boats... mostly with outboards. I got the DVD as a "visual aid" for my boat restoration. (I am currently restoring a 1959 15' Crosby...
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    Lower Unit Needed for a 1957 Mark 55E

    My son and I are restoring a 1957 Mark 55E. It has the shorter (15"?)lower unit.<br />Does anyone have one they want to sell? Other than EBAY, any other places I should be looking?<br />Thanks!<br />John
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    1957 Mercury Mark 55

    I have what might be a dumb question.<br />I just bought a 1957 Mercury Mark 55 engine. It is an electric start. The boat did not come with a battery. Did this motor use a regular 12 volt boat/car battery? Thanks.
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