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    trying to price a boat

    My stepfather wanted me to get a price on a boat that he is going to test run Saturday when he return from vacation. The problem is I cant seem to find it up NADA PRICE LIST . iT IS SUPPOSE TO BE A 1992 +18 FT inboard/outboard Global , Infiniti . Can anyone help me find the price
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    shift control problems

    I just replced a broken cable and it worked right for 5 minutes then it wont go in reverse. I disconected the cables but still I cant get it to center so the shift is up where nuetral should be.<br />Any advice on what to do?????
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    coil -should I replace?

    I have had my motor for a couple years now and just noticed 2 of the 3 coils have hairline cracks in them . Should I replace them? Ive been haveing some minor engine flooding and poor gas mileage which I assumed was a carb problem ,could these guys be a culprit as well? <br />The motor is a 1977...
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    yet another control cable problem ...help

    I picked up my cable for my 1977 evinrude 70 hp outboard but had a hard time find a fit as the controller isnt a match to the motor. My original controller had plastic hook up on one end and a cable on the other. I tried this http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/reddog349/65_2.jpg because I...
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    evinrude control cables ...?

    I have a 1977 evinrude 70 hp . I was searching iboats for new cables and the site says I need 1979-later cables . A least they look exactly like mine.<br />Also I need the rubber part that the control cables run throught at the motor . Any idea on what it is?
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    rebuilding carbs

    Just this season Ive notice my 1977 evinrude doesnt want to start up after I shut it down from a good run. It seems to flood so im guessing the carbs are the cause .How difficult is it to rebuild ? I looked at the kit -doesnt seem like alot. Let me say im no shade tree mechanic . I did my first...
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    free starcraft convertable top for the takeing

    I purchased a small convertable top for my starcraft no realizing mine has a windshield with square corners not round. Im getting rid of the top which I had on the boat 1 season . Its a steel plastic coated frame and made for rounded windshields . I purchased it on ebay . FREE FOR THE...
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    free starcraft convertable top for the takeing

    I purchased a small convertable top for my starcraft no realizing mine has a windshield with square corners not round. Im getting rid of the top which I had on the boat 1 season . Its a steel plastic coated frame and made for rounded windshields . I purchased it on ebay . FREE FOR THE...
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    Brake switch on 94 nissian question

    I just replace the brake switch on a 94 nissian quest on advice of a friend because it was blowing thre brake light fuse. It cured the problem but now the front brakes seem to be applied slightly all the time . Is there a connection to the switch and the problem or is it just bad luck?<br />Im...
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    Fishing advice -Chesapeake bay

    I looking to learn to little things that will help up my catch and wanted to know if there was a web site out there that gives good advice and techniques . I mainly fish the Mid to lower Chesapeake and its truibutaries .
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    starting problem

    Ive had 2 occasions where when I tried to start my 1977 70hp evinrude motor all I get is a click. after several trys the motors starts fine. Its only done this when the motor is cold.<br /> Would this be a silonoid problem or starter?
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    trailer light problems , need help!!!!!

    Im haveing a problem with my trailer lights. It seems the the turn signal is weak (blinks fast) and wont work with brakes applied.It works fairly good if I turn off the running lights.<br />I have replaced the wiring harness , new ground, new wires and lights but still the same problem.
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    what year mustang transmission is this???

    I purchased a transmission which was sold as a rebuilt mustang trans. but the year was unknown csan anyone help? Here are the numbers on the trans. (they are hard to read) HED 8D 5-C 05 .
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    can I test a motor laying down?

    I just purchased a evinrude 225 vro and wanted to test it but I cant currently get the help to stand it . Would it hurt anything to test it laying down on a pallet?????
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    What year is this motor please?

    evinrude 225 mod. e225pxced , serial go2332o17
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