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    Mercruiser 120 1984 model kill-switch activates too easily

    Engine quits when shifting into reverse. I had this problem on an earlier boat, and learned that a stiff shift cable (the one that goes through the transom) was the culprit. This boat has sat unused for 9 months, so I suspect the same issue. I assume I can remove the stern drive, release the...
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    Experience with Volvo Penta 3.0 GS engine, Volvo SX outdrive?

    I'm shopping for good deal on a 17' runabout. $2800 Glasply w/ VP145 got away from me, now looking at $3000 1979 Glasply repowered with 1999 VP3.0 GS engine w/ heat exchanger cooling, and 1999 VP SX outdrive. Not knowing anything about these units, can anyone suggest particular things to check...
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    Worth saving this mid-1970s Bayliner with Mercruiser 120hp I/O ?

    Hi. Hoping to get some experienced opinions about what to do with my mid '70s Bayliner runabout. The engine (153 GMC) runs beautifully. Raw water cooled, and I run it in salt water, about 50 hrs/yr in southern Puget Sound. Have replaced/reamed out the exhaust manifold jacket, overheating is...
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