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    What's the best way to de-carb an outboard?

    I have read many ideas on de-carbing an outboard, is there an easy and effective way to do this? And what is the best brand to use? Thanks, from a rookie outboard wanna-be mechanic. Mark
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    Help! I need more power from my Mariner 28HP

    Just took out this 1978 Mariner 28HP for the first time and it barley got a 14ft Aluminum boat moving (maybe 15MPH) Where do you suggest I look first. This is what I have done so far. 1) new plugs 2) new gas tank with fresh gas 3) drained and cleaned fuel filter 4) New impeller and thermostat...
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    thermostat problems?

    I need help with a 1978 Mariner 28HP thermostat. The motor runs a little rough at low idle and the tell tale stream is cold even after 15 min. I pulled the thermostat and inspected, but I really don't know what it should look like. The selco manual dosen't mention this small part. The little...
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    pull start cord slow to retract

    I don't know alot about this motor but is there a way to get the start cord to retract smooth instead of that awful sound when I try to let it retract to fast? It's a 1978 Mariner 28HP.
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    please help me with my mariner!

    Anybody know how to disconect the shift linkage when dropping unit?
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    dropping lower unit of Mariner 28???

    Hello everyone, and thanks for being here. I'm new to this forum and I need some help with an old Mariner 1978 28HP. I Have very little water coming from the "pee hole" and thought it must be the impeller. I unbolted the lower unit but can't get the shifter arm to disengage. I looked for a bolt...
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