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    Looking for instructions/hints on exhaust manifold replacement

    1982 Merc 898 V8 Port Side Exhaust Manifold I believe (and hope) the Merc part is 77234. In my previous post I was speaking of this: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=346262&highlight=cooling+manifold I'm now looking for any instructions or hints on replacing the manifold before I...
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    Small leak in cooling manifold

    Merc 898 I/O. I had the engine cover off last night and I noticed what looked to be like a pinhole sized leak on the right side of my engine while running. The stream of water (taste test:)) was no bigger than a strand of hair, but I really think this could turn into a large problem fast as...
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    12V Air Pumps

    Are there any good recomendations out there? My current 12V (crappy one for air mattresses) won't cut it any more to get my tube up to desired firmness. I'd like to inflate/deflate on the boat since it's far more convenient than bringing out a fully inflated tube. Should I use a hand pump to...
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    Bungee Tow Ropes

    Love to hear your opinions!
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    Loose cleats with no visible screws?

    Much like the linked post: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=270751&highlight=loose+cleats I've noticed my front mooring cleats are beginning to loosen from docking. I can't see any screws on the top -- the cleats appear to have metal caps over what might be screws, but they're flush...
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    Looking for a new tube...

    Looking for a new tube in the 100-200 dollar range. Anyone really love theirs?...Not looking for those "gimmicky" ones, but one that works well, is fun, and durable. 1-2 person desireable. Any ideas? Let me know why...
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    Possible Blower Short -- looking for help

    Hope everyone?s boating season is turning out to plan! I?ve got an issue that I could use some advice on. From the outside, it looks a bit similar to OctoberSea?s post about a ?bad ground?, though I doubt it will require the same resolution: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=317155...
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    Engine Fluid Resevoir...What is it?

    Mercruiser 898 What fluid goes in this resevoir? It's low and I have no idea with what to fill it. Power steering? Any help appreciated. Thanks!
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    Anode needed (EASY ONE)

    I have a 82 mercruiser 898 outdrive...can someone point me at a model for a zinc anode that will work?
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    Looking for manufacturer's recommended WOT

    5.7 liter Mercruiser 350 cid/260 nhp installed new in 2003 Mercruiser 898 outdrive Can anyone point me in the right direction? Do I need to provide more info?
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    "No officer, we were...fishing!"

    This is what I read -- 2,000 HP Outboard Inflatable ? Here's the latest drug runner toy from Europe . This thing belts across the English channel 3 times per week and was just a blur on the radar of the British Coast Guard.. They were so astonished by the speed of the unknown craft they...
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    Looking for manufacturer's recommended WOT

    5.7 liter Mercruiser 350 cid/260 nhp installed new in 2003 Mercruiser 898 outdrive Can anyone point me in the right direction? Do I need to provide more info?
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    Trim Plate; You need it, right?

    The guy that sold me my boat had it off in the glove box...(the same glovebox I couldn't get open a week ago). He said he didn't use it because it was only used to correct for pull in steering. I don't beleive him, I've heard there's other benefits like acting as an anode? Is this correct...
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    Trim Gauge Not Functioning

    I found literature on how to check this out/troubleshoot the sensor and the gauge, unfortunately, I don't know where the trim potentiometer is. Am I correct in assuming that it's what I have pictured? There's one on each side of my 898 (seems weird you'd need two...but I don't know since I'm...
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    Everyone's Favorite Word "Pitot" (Speedometer Question)

    So my speedometer will barely register anything. I posted earlier in someone elses thread regarding the physics of the gauge but got no answer. The speedo gauge relies completely on a pressure drop (technically, it's a relabeled pressure gauge?...therefore this post shouldn't be in the...
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    Ranking Titles

    Is there a thread anywhere which lists the ranking titles by posts made?
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    Can't open my glovebox

    Yes I've tried the correct key. Tumblers seem to be stuck. I put the key in, turn it until it gets resistance and then I cannot turn it any further. I've tried shaking it, trying different pressures etc. I obviously don't want to break the key off in it or drill through it if I don't have...
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    Generic Questions, new to I/Os

    Hello! Just when I got used to the ins and outs of outboards, I switched to a newer I/O. I just sold my 72 johnson ob and upgraded to an 82 I/O. The outdrive is the original 898 merc and the engine is new as of 03 -- a 350 V8 merc. There's also a newer 4 barrel edelbrock carb on the thing...
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    Hypothetical Question about muffs

    What if...you ran your motor without muffs? How long would it take to overheat or damage something? Question 2, is the water exiting your motor pee pee hole supposed to be warm? Like 80-100 degrees or so?
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    Teak Restoration

    I'm sure there's a good tried and true method out there regarding this topic on this forum. Can someone point me to it? Thanks!
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