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    88hp ignition question

    I want to replace the 30 some year old ignition system on my 1989 88hp Johnson. The power pack I've found seems to run 4 coils using 1 power pack. My engine has 2 power packs. I can't find a power pack like the original (1 pack to 2 coils.) So i'm confused again. Any help would be greatly...
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    merc 7.5 hp ign coil question

    Hi. My 7.5 hp #5617142, 1980-81.I need a new ign coil for my engine. Seems the oem may be nla. My coil has 3 holes to mount to a bracket. Can't seem to find these original coils. Would there be an aftermarket coil that would do the job? I do have a 339-5288T 2 coil on the shelf,not sure what...
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    tilt & trim failure

    I have a 100hp merc 1989 2+2. The T&T gave it up recently. The electric portion is in good shape. There is only slight movement up & down ,& only rarely. I've done the filling & purging by the book. At present the engine is midway between up & down. The hyds. do not leak down.However, there was...
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    88HP Cooling questions.

    Firstly. I want to thank those that have answered questions. I have learned alot scrolling thru these posts. Thank You. I own a 1989 88Hp Johnson. I have serviced this engine top to bottom & it seems to run well. My question is this. When i removed the T-Stat cover the old stats were rotted...
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