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    Is it worth rebuilding?

    I have an early 70s Mercury 200 20 HP, which is in decent shape, but the engine is shot. Should I try patching it up with new rings and pistons, go for a full rebuild, or trash it and get a new motor? Also, if I get a new motor for my 15' jon boat, is there any problems with getting something...
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    first time out

    I just took out my 19' sylvan bowrider for the first time. It really was a lot of fun. However, being my first boat, it was rather nerve racking on the crowded water. I will be able to get used to this easily. Yet, since I do my own mechanical work, and am fairly new to all this, I am kind...
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    Strange Noise

    I have just gotten my 1986 4.3 omc running, and I am concerned about a noise it is making. THis is my first boat and I do not know if there is something wrong, but it idles smoothely. Then if I accelerate (with it out of gear) it vibrates a little and makes a roaring noise. THis all happens...
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    Trailer wiring

    I am having trouble geeting my trailer tail lamps to work. All the blinkers and brake lights work, but for some reason the tail lights will not. However, the odd part is in the vehicles I am hooking up. I have a Yukon and a f-150, but I get power out of two of the three prongs with a testing...
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    4.3 oil filter

    What is the automotive oil filter that fits a 1986 4.3 L omc cobra. Also, I need to fill the outdrive oil and do not know where to buy the pump. Is this only available at omc dealer/repair or is there an easier place to get this. THanks
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    Carburetor linkage

    A couple of months ago, I took the 2 barrel rochester off my 4.3L omc in my sylvan. I finally, got around to rebuilding the carb, but I cannot get the accelerator cable to go back onto the accelerator linkage. DOes anyone have a picture of this combination, or know where to get one.
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    motor runs away

    I am new to outboard motors and I cannot get this old mercury 200 (20 h.p.) running right. It will crank, but it seems to be running at wide open throttle, but the throttle plate in the carburator appears to be closed. Is it possible the carb is out of adjustment or does it just need to be...
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    mixed up spark plugs

    I am new to boats, and just got a 1986 sylvan with I think a 4.3 omc cobra engine. However, the spark plug wires were not on the engine when I recieved. I found the firing order on the engine, but I do not know which cylinder is firing. So I do not know where on the distributer to place the...
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