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    No Cooling Water Flow - What's the Problem?

    Motor is 30 HP Mariner, vintage 1982. Had a mechanic bring it back to life, including replacing the water pump impeller, this past Spring. We ran it when I picked it up and everything was fine, including a good stream of water from the tell tale while running on muffs. Brought it home on a...
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    Drain Oil Before Dropping Lower Unit?

    I may be approaching the point where I'll have to drop the lower unit on my 1982, 30 HP, Mariner to diagnose a cooling water problem. I have the factory manual and the Clymer Mariner book and the steps look pretty straight forward. However, the procedures in both manuals begin with draining...
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    Can Pressure in Fuel Tank Cause Starting Problem?

    I have a 30 HP Mariner, 1982 vintage. Just getting it back in service (had a mechanic do some work on it - new impeller, rebuilt fuel pump, cleaned carb, etc.). I have a 6 gal. Attwood "ventless" fuel tank I bought earlier this summer at Walmart. Tuesday hooked up the battery and fuel lines...
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    Help With Mariner Shift/Throttle Cable Hook Up

    I had appended this to an old post. Thought I'd get better response if it stood on it's own. 1982 Mariner, 30 HP, electric start w/remote control equipment. Controller is Quicksilver, Commander as best I can determine. Replaced old, shot, shift & throttle cables with new Teleflex cables...
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    What is the Proper Technique to Re-Torque Wheel Lug Nuts

    Loosen all slightly and bring back up to final torque? Remove all and re-install (doesn't seem to make much sense)? Loosen one at a time slightly and bring up to final torque? Other. I know I'm supposed to do it after about 10 miles and again after about 100 miles, but not sure exactly how...
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    Another Approach for Boat Stands

    At least I think it is another approach - haven't seen any similar. I wanted to raise my boat off the trailer to do some work on the bunks/rollers/etc. I had a bunch of 2 ft. cut-offs from the ends of 3/4 plywood sheets plus some odds-n-ends lying around and wanted to use what was on hand...
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    How Do You (Older) Guys Back Up Your Trailers?

    Been awhile (like 20 years), but getting close to getting the boat back in service, dealing with the launch ramp and then getting the boat back into the storage location. For backing the trailer I used to sling my right arm over the back of the seat, turn my shoulders about 90 degrees so I was...
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    Steering Linkage Question

    On the final stages of getting my boat back in service. Working on hooking up the new steering cable today. Doesn't look right. Motor is 1982 30 HP Mariner. I pulled it back in April and took it to a mechanic to have it brought back to life. Unfortunately I didn't take a photo of the...
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    Do I Have Too Much Torque on My U-Bolts?

    See attached. Note distorted (curved upward) bottom plate and slight reverse curve on leaf spring. U-bolts are 1/2". They are torqued to 80 ft.-lbs. Trailer/boat combo is 1200 lbs. at most. The guy at the trailer shop where I bought the springs and hardware told me "..... you can't...
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    Bad Experience Followed by Good Experience

    I guess you are not supposed to bad mouth vendors on this site - but I can't restrain myself. Went to West a month or so ago to get control cables. Told the guy at the Customer Service counter "I want a throttle and a shift control cable for a 1982 Mariner, 30 HP, electric start." The guy...
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    Galvanized or Painted Wheels?

    My trailer takes 4.80x12 tires. Boat/trailer use is strictly salt water. I can get a tire and painted rim combo at Walmart for about $45. West Marine wants $70 plus for a galvanized tire and rim combo. Based on iboat Marine Store prices, it looks like the tire alone would run me $40-$45...
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    Re-packing Wheel Bearings

    Pulled trailer wheel hubs to inspect. Removed enough grease to check bearings. Bearings and inside of hubs in good condition, no evidence of water intrusion. Put new seals on and now ready to re-install hubs and Bearing Buddy(s). Question: when you guys re-install your bearings (or, pack...
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    Chafing Protection for Cables?

    The control console on my boat is made of sheet aluminum. There are large openings through which the power and control cables exit. The previous owner had protected these cables, against chafing, by the edges of the openings, with pieces of water hose, attached with zip ties. I'm looking for...
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    Is This a Lifting Point for My 1982 Mariner?

    Motor is 1982 30 HP Mariner, electric start. See attached. Center of photo - two rings that look like they would work for lifting the motor. The thicker one (aft - towards the spark plugs) is cast into the water jacket. Not sure about the forward one. If I want to lift the motor can I use a...
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    Bunk Bracket Attachment Bolt Torque?

    I'm replacing the bunks on my trailer. The old bunk brackets were attached with 7/16 bolts and nuts over what are called "pyramid washers" (which look to be a type of lock washer). I'm using the same attachment for the new brackets and have purchased my "pyramid washers" at West Marine...
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    Do I Have the Correct Fuel Connector?

    ..... or will this one work? Motor is 1982 Mariner, 30 hp. See attached photo. Black connector is labled as for "Yamaha & Mercury, 1998 and newer style engines." When hooked together, the black connector from the hose sits at a small angle (10 degrees?) to the base of the connector on the...
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    Is Old 2-Cycle Oil Still Appropriate for Use?

    I have several cans of Quicksilver Formula 50-D, Service TC-W, 2-cycle oil that dates back to the early 1990's, the last time I used my boat. The motor is a 1982, 30 HP Mariner and the oil is the mfg. spec. for that motor (or, was in 1982). Is that oil still usable with today's 10% ethanol...
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    Type of Battery - Do I Have it Right?

    In the final stages of bringing my 15'6" Bayrunner back to life. Getting close to the time for the battery purchase. I've read many posts on the best type of battery for specific applications and, for my application, it seems like I should get a starting battery. The details: 30 hp, 1982...
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    Dumb Question on Fixing a Flat

    I've had my boat for many years. Haven't used it recently and used it lightly in the past. Now getting the boat and trailer back in operating condition. I was just thinking, while contemplating the trailer renovation, that I've never had a flat on a trailer tire. How do you guys go about...
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    Trailer Axle Replacement

    My work bringing my boat back to life is at a temporary halt because of a 3-week wait for new control cables. Time to visit the trailer. Looking at the under-side, the axle looks kind of ratty and may need to be replaced. Is this a job that can be done safely with the boat on the trailer...
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