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    Help with Quicksilver throttle control

    Hi everyone…I need some help/guidance…am hoping someone knows how to put a Mercury Quicksilver shift handle back together. Some parts “fell out” as I working a shift handle…and now I do not fully understand how the shift throttle rod and pin are placed in the shift handle. The schematic I have...
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    How do i fix Alpha One Gen 1 lower unit leak?

    Hi, I purchased a 1989 Larson used boat (3.0 engine) which is powered by a Mercruiser Alpha One Lower Unit. Lower Unit Serial Number 0C787706 (I believe this is a Alpha One Generation 1 unit) We have had a small lower unit leak from the weep hole since we purchased it. I took the lower unit to...
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    How do i fix Alpha One Gen 1 lower unit leak?

    Hi, I purchased a 1989 Larson used boat (3.0 engine) which is powered by a Mercruiser Alpha One Lower Unit...I believe it is a Gen 1. Lower Unit Serial Number 0C787706 (I believe this is a Alpha One Generation 1 unit) We have had a small lower unit leak from the weep hole since we purchased it...
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    Water pump won't seal...

    HI, I have a 1989 Mercruiser 3.0 Alpha One. I bought the boat/motor used 3 months ago, but have not yet had it in the water. We have notices a very small amount of oily substance leaking from the weep hole on the lower front of the lower unit. I started it on muffs in the driveway. It ran fine...
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    Is there a market for a running 1973 Evinrude 85HP

    Hi, I am a "boating novice"...so would appreciate any guidance on my question. I have a 1973 Evinrude 85 HP motor (Model: 85393M) that runs well, and I believe has decent compression on all cylinders. It does have a cowling cover which I repainted...but do not believe it was the original cover...
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    Lower Unit Leaking - 73 Evinrude 85HP

    Hi I have a 1973 Evinrude 85HP, Model 85393M Last fall, I changed the lower unit oil, fogged the engine, then tilted the motor up (using the transom saver) for indoor winter storage. I just got the boat out of storage, and was doing some prep to get it started this spring. I removed the...
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    Lead free fishing tackle source?

    Does anyone have any recommendations for sources of lead free fishing tackle? I am not a "tree hugger", but am aware of lead poisoning in our Bald Eagle population...most of which eat fish. I would also be interested in your review of how well the lead free fishing tackle works for your type...
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    Failed hull repair...need advice/1981 Ranger 320-V Commanche

    Re: Failed hull repair...need advice/1981 Ranger 320-V Commanche I think I owe all the "experts" who chimed in with advice an update. First, a quick summary. 1 - A couple weeks ago, I discovered that a prior hull repair had a "small leak"...resulting in a few gallon of water draining out each...
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    Failed hull repair...need advice/1981 Ranger 320-V Commanche

    Re: Failed hull repair...need advice/1981 Ranger 320-V Commanche I started sanding the failed area...then quickly realized that Woodonglass saw a lot more in my photos than I did. The failed area does indeed extend much further than I thought. The newly attached photo shows a crack which...
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    Failed hull repair...need advice/1981 Ranger 320-V Commanche

    Hi everyone, I have a 1981 Ranger 320-V Comanche that I purchased as my 1st boat a year ago. When we purchased the boat, we noticed a prior hull repair...but it appeared to be solid...and the price for the boat met our expectations...so we took a chance on it. I have observed a small amount of...
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    In-Line Fuel Filter Location

    I have a 1973 Evinrude 85 HP, with two portable six gallon plastic fuel tanks, and 5/16 inch fuel lines. I want to put in an in-line fuel filter (clear disposable)...but would like other's opinion on the best location. (I know I have seen recommendations on this site before, but am unable to...
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    Need to understand live well set up

    Hi, 1981 Ranger 320-V Comanche with a live well. I need some help understanding the proper set up of the plumbing connections to the live well. I have labeled the attached picture with descriptions on the various components of the live well plumbing. My boat sits pretty low in the water, and if...
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    Johnson or Evinrude/85 HP

    Hi Everyone, I purchased a used boat a year ago, and was told it had a 85HP Johnson motor. It had a Johnson remote control, and a cowling with Johnson 85 HP labeling, so I had no reason to question this. I was told a few months ago on this forum that the model number on the transom mount...
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    Livewell Repair Question

    Re: Livewell Repair Question Attached are a couple photos...I apologize for poor quality, as they were taken with my cell phone. I am attaching two photos - one from inside the livewell, and one behind it where the drain hose and pump is located. The rubber plugs I had just would not seal...
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    Livewell Repair Question

    I have a 1981 Ranger 320-V Comanche with a livewell. The livewell drain has been adapted with a metal drain connector - it appears to be a standard "plumbing adaptor/connector" - it looks "similar" to the attached photo. I assume another fiitting is attached to this and extends through the...
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