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    Cannot find where trim/tilt wires go

    Hey guys, I've been searching forever to try to figure out where I believe the port side trim sending unit wires go. I have a 1982 cobalt bowrider with the merc 260 and merc outdrive. There are the I thinki two blue and white wires as well as a purple wire that I have the other trim tab hooked...
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    merc 260 rebuild and upgrade in parts

    Hey all, So I've decided to do a total rebuild on my 1983 merc 260 since I had an oil pan leak and had to pull the engine anyway. I wanted to just run my thoughts through your heads and see if you have any extra ideas or input. I really want to keep the engine somewhat close to stock so I don't...
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    1982 Cobalt merc 260 starter removal

    Hey guys. I have determined through test light tests that the starter is shot on my 1982 merc 260. I have tried to search the forums to find someone that has posted about removal of the starter. I hate to beat a dead horse if it is out there and I can't find it. Anyhow, I can't figure out how...
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    Starter Issue?

    Broke down in the middle of the lake today. Had to play Hurt by Johnny Cash and hang a white towel for surrender...merc 260 in an 82 cobalt. Engine shut off at idle. An hour or so prior when I tried to start it just clicked so I thought, ok starter. Tapped it with a hammer while my buddy cranked...
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    merc stern tilt not functioning at all

    Hey all, Ive got a 1982 cobalt with a merc 260 and model 1 drive. I recently pulled the engine and rebuilt it. put it back in and it runs amaaaazing. however, cant get the freakin stern to work now. I'm no stranger to anything on the boat anymore since ive dang near worked on every freakin...
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    3.8 omc bogging

    Alright guys, I'm finally at a loss. or at least I think I am. I have a 1984 omc sea sprite with the 3.8 omc 800 stinger. It idles fine, and it will rev up fine, but when I back off the throttle it goes into a weird bogging almost dieing state and just chugs like poo. I've check the fuel lines...
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