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    Merc Starter Question?

    Mercury 25 Serial# OG438850 1997 25E 6000 MAX RPM Went over to a friends house today to try and help him figure out why his boat wouldn't start. Brought my meter/tester with me just to "check things out" a bit, and noticed the solenoid will pull-in, but the starter wouldn't do anything. Pulled...
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    '87 OMC 4.3 V6-Water Flow Question

    Guys, can somebody answer this for me; When you hook a water hose to the lower intake holes, is water supposed to circulate through the entire block? And if it isn't, what the heck could be stopping it??? I've ran the hose, and pulled the hoses on top of the engine, where I would guess the...
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    Best replacement seats for the buck?

    Where can a guy find the best value on back-to-back lounge seats? I've heard some brands sell some seats that are rather small compared to the seats they were replacing. Not sure, but I would like to hear some honest opinions. Thank You Gentlemen.
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    Wood Finishes?

    Well the 'ol finish on the wooden parts on my fiberglass boat are peeling, and need redone. What type of finish is best for full water and sun exposure? Of course it will be covered when not in use, but I don't want to have to do it again real soon! Thanks for any help!
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    DC Wiring color code???

    Anyone know the proper color coding sequence for DC Voltage as pertaining to boats??? 'Ya see, not sure if I know the correct method for asking this question. How are boats defined as pertaining to the dc circuits in relation to grounding??? Thanks, if you can help!
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    Why Points?

    Ok, nail me if this is a beginner question, I have my first inboard/outboard boat, and it has points for ignition instead of HEI. Can anyone tell me why boats are so far behind the auto industry???
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    '87 SeaSwirl Tempo-Tilt/Trim Problems

    OK guys, here I am, dirrected here from a tractor forum. Like the heading says, I have a 4.3 L V6 OMC with tilt/trim problems. What I think I've found is the tilt/trim motor is bad. It has a three prong outlet from this little motor, with the black wire being the ground, and two other wires...
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