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    Identifying a part on steering control

    I was crawling around under my "new" boat console and noticed that this part was not screwed on (the antenna looking part) I re-attached it. What part is it?Thank you
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    Help wiring nav lights correctly

    I have a switch that you pull out to turn on lights. It has 3 screws for red white green. I need to make sure the wires go the right place. Red to busbar? white? green? The previous owner must have done it wrong because the white is charred and cut back. The stern light pole is missing too...
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    Anybody on here have a 1973 Crestliner Tri Hull?

    I recently bought one and am trying to fix up a few things. Was wondering if you could share pics of your boat or answer questions? thanks
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    Mercontrol knob function

    I have 1979 Mercury Thunderbolt 70hp(just bought it) I am assuming the MerControl is the same age. The throttle has to go all the way forward to get up to top speed. Is there a way to adjust the tension? Is that what the knob on the front is for? What is the proper tension for the throttle?
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    Have stern light base but no insert

    I have an older Crestliner. I am wondering if there is an insert available for the stern light that has the contacts? I have the base and collar that are in good shape, but there is no plug in with contacts. Is there a way to wire something with the old base?
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    Why did my prop fall in the lake

    Johnson 9.9 1976 Unfortunately this is not a joke. I bought a new old prop(it was the correct prop9-1/2x10 three blade) put on the nut and cotter key-took it out for a spin and lost the prop. What did I do wrong? My factory manual doesn't go into great detail about putting on a new prop. It...
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    dog lever on spool

    J9.9 1976 There is a dog lever on the top or side of the manual starter spool that drops down & engages a ratchet that prevents the starter rope from being pulled. There is supposed to be a very small clearance between the dog and the spool(.0010?) however, the turn out screw doesn't let me...
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    amateur mechanic needs help-manual rewind starter rope

    I finally got the spring/pulley assembly back together and mounted on the motor. The pulley turns easily and it engages the flywheel. Now how do I get the rope & handle to get tight against the cowling. I have the manual(two of them) I have read the section but I do not completely understand...
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    1976 9.9 Twist Grip problem

    I have been working on the twist grip for my 1976 9.9-the teeth were out of mesh. I got the Clymer and Seloc manuals. I cannot find anything related to this in them. Does anyone know what section it is in? thanks
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    9.9 rope pull manual start reassembly

    1976 9.9Johnson I am trying to get the rope start back together. Is the bolt/nut supposed to be tightened fully? I have the small washer in place in the bottom of the spring housing, but when I tighten everything up and pull -the rope won't recoil unless I loosen the bolt What am I doing...
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    1976 9.9 Twist Grip problem

    motor: 1976 Johnson 9.9 The gears on the twist grip handle have gotten out of mesh(probably from lifting the handle to high while in use) I am trying to reset them and have taken everything apart down to the gears in the cowling(relating to the twist grip) Anyone worked on this?? My questions...
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