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    Invader Intruder Transom

    My parents quit using this boat over 20 years ago because the transom rotted out. We did a temporary fix to the transom last summer just so we could make sure the engine worked. Turns out the engine is in great shape, so now we have to do the real repair. After doing a lot of research we...
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    1979 80 HP Merc goes fwd in reverse

    Well, after sitting for 20 years we got our boat out on the lake yesterday. We have replaced the impeller and cleaned the carbs, fuel lines, etc. She ran very well yesterday and I was rather pleased overall. However, when we shifted to reverse the engine pushed us forward. :confused: Anyone...
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    Accessing lower unit on 79 Merc 80HP

    It is not immediately obvious to me how I access the lower unit on this engine. Can anyone help me out?:confused:
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    Deals on gas tanks?

    Hi all -- I'm looking for a low profile 12 gallon gas tank to replace the 30 year-old one in my boat. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to get the best deal? So far the best I've found is actually on iboats, $68 including shipping.
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    Fuel Hose for 1979 Merc 80 HP

    Thanks for all of your help yesterday. I think we're getting pretty close to getting it out on the water. Well, we tried starting it yesterday and the starter was working really well, but we couldn't get it to turn over. We took the carb out and it was filthy so we cleaned it and put it back...
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    Oil/gas mix 1979 Merc. 80 HP

    As you will probably guess I am completely new to the boating world. My parents had a boat they used until about 1989 and it sat in their garage until last summer. My friend and I repaired the transom this weekend and mounted the engine, which is a 1979 Mercury 80 HP. I know practically...
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