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    Prop not staying engaged

    was on the water last night cruising along at wot and all of a sudden the prop disengaged! when I slowed it down and tried to get going again, it was jerking like it was completely engaging. At first I thought it was the ball gears, but when I pulled the boat out, they were fine. What could be...
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    Probably cracked block please help!!!!

    Just got the boat out of storage today and put it in the water to make sure the engine turned over before the season begins, and I notice water leaking from the engine around the area where the motor mounts connect. I figure the block is cracked. Please tell me what you think. If its cracked...
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    Do I need a new boot?

    I have a 1977 Mark Twain with an OMC 175hp I/O. My boot has a hole about the size of a quarter in it. I was wondering if there is any way to patch that hole or if I should replaced the whole boot. If I can patch the boot, what do I use to patch it and where can I get some? If I cannot patch...
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    1977 OMC 175 hp questions

    Hello everyone, I am new here and pretty new to boating. So I have a few questions. Last week I purchased my very first boat a 1977 Mark Twain with a 175 hp OMC I/O, and I love it! But I have had a few problems, which are to be expected, espically for a boat that is 30 years old. So here are my...
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