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    What causes a miss at certain rpm?

    In general, what would cause an outboard motor to have a mild mis-fire at about 1500 rpm's? All other rpm ranges it runs perfect, lower and higher. :confused:
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    She's gone....

    Well, I just sold the first boat I ever owned. I already miss it! I think I may have let it go for too cheap. I had just put the for sale sign on it and took it to the boat ramp to go out. This guy walked up, asked about it, I took him for a quick spin and that was it. Anyways, it was a 1979...
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    Yes, another hard starting thread.

    OK, 1989 Suzuki 140 is a b*tch to get started when it's been sitting a few days without use. Sometimes it takes 10 minutes, the other day it took nearly a half hour! I also flooded it a couple times trying to start the stubborn thing. I've read a lot of the posts about hard starting and it seems...
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    1989 Suzuki 140 stuck in high rpm position???

    Just tried to start this motor for the first time(ever) and it starts fine but is racing at what seems to be wot. When I move the throttle lever all the linkages that run to the carbs seem to be moving right, but I know nothing about outboards. Can you guys point out a few things for me to check?
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    Weird multiple battery set-up?

    Just found out that my boat has two batteries hooked up with a switch. The switch can run both, or each one individually. What puzzles me is one is a typical (cranking) battery and the other is a deep cycle. I'm a bit confused cuz I was told both should be the same type. Is this an ok set-up? If...
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    New resistance wire to coil not resisting???

    1979 Mercruiser 120<br /><br />I just ran a new wire from my ignition back to the coil and also used a new resistance wire purchased from Mercury marine(part# 84-94227A2). I have not started the engine yet but when I turn the ignition to the on position I'm still getting 12v at the coil...
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    Offshore folding deck chairs....other suggestions?

    I'm thinking of buying a couple so the ladies have somewhere to sit when I take them out. My question is... Can you use these chairs while under way or just once you stop? I'm in need of a couple comfortable chairs but want to be able to store them in the cuddy when not in use. I like a wide...
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    Suzuki 140hp on a 21' boat?

    OK, may just be me but this seems way under powered. My Dad just bought this boat for me and I'm worried about the engine. His buddy(previous owner) and my Dad both say it pushes the boat no problem and even pulls skiers but I'm still not convinced. They said it tops out at 35mph. What do you...
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    1984 Chris Craft Scorpion 212

    Anybody own this model? Any info or opinions about it would be great! Maybe even a picture if someone has one. I can't find any info or pics on the net for this boat.
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    Transom as good as new?

    I'm interested in buying my second boat and think I have found it. The only thing is the transom was just repaired. It was just done by professionals a week ago. My question is if the repair was done correctly is there anything to worry about? Is it as good as new?<br /><br />The boat is a 1984...
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    Merc. wiring harness.

    Anybody know where I can get the wiring harnesses for a 1979 Mercruiser 120, serial #5474115. From what I've been told they're no longer available. I need both the male and female harness from the gauges to the engine itself.
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    Anchor doesn't hold?

    I have trouble getting my anchor to hold on sand, clay, and mud bottoms of Lake Erie. I'm never in water deeper than 50'. I have at least 150' of anchor line. Someone told me that I might need a longer piece of chain between the anchor and nylon rope. Does this sound right? The current chain is...
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    Merc. chugs but won't run?

    1979 Mercrusier 120hp, 153cid, serial #5474115<br /><br />First off let me say that the engine ran perfect all year. Today I go out to winterize it and it won't start. :confused: It'll turn over but stalls out instantly. I checked the spark and spark plugs, all good. Took the flame arrester...
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    Oil pressure.

    My oil pressure guage started to fall to 0 every now and then the other day. Engine seems to be running fine and there is oil squirting on top of the lifters as usual. Wires are good behind the guage. Where on the engine is the oil pressure sensor/wire located? It's a 1979 mercruiser 120. I have...
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    Will Mary Kate ON & OFF harm bottom paint?

    I want to get rid of the waterline stain on my boat but don't want to harm the bottom paint. Can I use Mary Kate ON&OFF hull cleaner?
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    Electronic Ignition Upgrade????

    I have a 1979 120 mercruiser engine. It has the original ignition system with the points and all. <br /> My question is should I replace it with a new electronic ignition system or just give the current system a tune up, new points, wires, cap, etc. <br /> Will the electronic ignition...
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    BROWN WATER LINE STAIN!!!

    What's the best product to get rid of that brown waterline stain?
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    What kind of bottom paint?

    Is there any way to find out what kind of bottom paint is on my boat? I need to repaint it and would rather recoat over old stuff than have to totally strip the old stuff. I know certain paints won't stick on certain types but don't know what was used on my boat. :confused:
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    Where can I find these discontinued Mercruiser parts?

    I need some parts to mount my altanator to my 1979 120 mercruiser but they are discontinued parts! Anybody know where I might be able to get them? Here are the part numbers;<br />16-54176(stud)<br />27-53502(gasket)<br />52817(bracket)<br />Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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    Outdrive Mounted Electric Trolling Motor. Good or Bad?

    I'm thinking about buying a used navigator electric trolling motor(30lb.thrust) that would mount to my outdrive cativation plate. Does this type of trolling motor work well? Does it affect the performance of the main motor? I have a 17' boat with 120 mercruiser. The merc. pushes the boat to fast...
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