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    85hp Force 3 cylinder Tach

    Hi All: A friend at work is looking for a tach for his Bayliner with a 85hp 3 cylinder Force. I don't know the year but I think it is a 90 or so. the tach he is looking for is a US Marine-Faria and is square and has a color display not needles. If this sounds familiar, please let me know...
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    Recoil Spring 73 Merc 200

    Hi all:<br /><br />I think my recoil spring broke today (out in the middle of the lake of course) and my trusty merc 200 will be a nice paper weight. My mechanic says he will have to find a salvaged spring and that could take a while if the spring is broken.<br /><br />The starter rope just...
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    88 Bayliner Capri Seat Covers

    Hi all:<br /><br />A guy at work wants to replace his back to back lounge seat covers on his 16 1/2 ft 88 Bayliner Capri. Any good sources for these covers which would be economical?<br /><br />Thanks
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    Recoil Problems

    My '73 Merc 200 (20hp) won't recoil the start rope after the motor warms up. I want to take off the bolt over the recoil housing but think that I may screw up the timing if I take off that top bolt.<br /><br />What may I expect to find under that bolt. I think a spring might be broken or...
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    73 merc 200 (20 hp) Prop slipping

    I hope that it's only the prop slipping. I was out with my son today and we were cruising around and the motor was fine. We were bogged down a little in a weedy area where I had to pull weeds off the prop a few times but the power was ok just bogging down. After getting to clear water, I...
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    Chinewalker-amsoil

    Hey Scott<br /><br />Do you still use Amsoil in your 70's era mercs?<br /><br />I have a 73 200 (20hp) and respect your opinion after seeing that wall of yours.
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    Outboard Position

    This may have been answered a billion times but..........<br /><br />When towing the boat and trailor, should the OB be raised or not?<br /><br />I see some that are and some that are not. I have a 20 hp but no mechanical tilt and would only rely on the hinge that could break loose on a bumpy...
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    Drawtite hitch

    Hi Folks:<br /><br />Over the winter my receiver hitch rusted a bit and the ball assembly doesn't want to go back it without a bit of persuasion with a hammer.<br /><br />How do I smooth out the rust and keep it from reforming?<br /><br />I guess one of those hitch covers is good for something...
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    Metal vs plastic gas tanks

    What are the pros and cons to metal vs plastic gas tanks (3-6 gallons)for a fishing boat application?
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    Quality by Era

    Did the era that motors were made have a difference in their quality?<br />ie: 70's merc vs OMC<br /><br />Was there a drop off in the "modern" era (late 80's into the 90's)?<br /><br />Were there really good old days?
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    How big?

    My 70's era Montgomery Ward 14 foot aluminum boat is rated for 22 hp. Can I get away with a 25? Is the weight of the motor the overriding factor or is it the horses themselves? I currently have a Merc 110 which is fine for just me but when I get my sons or another buddy in the boad, we don't...
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