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    Trying to find an old Navionics "Classic" chart card for Puget Sound? US842L

    Trying to find an old Navionics "Classic" chart card for Puget Sound? US842L I revived an old icom GP-360 gps /chartplotter, and even got the guys at icom factory service to upgrade the firmware even though it's been long out of warranty....it took some talking and arm twisting but we got 'er...
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    Gimbal ring shim source

    So I'm sorta new still and going back together with a 1974 MC-1 888/302 transom assembly (without gimbal trim sender), and am setting up the gimbal ring height. Merc Manual #2 states on page 6A-30 "add or remove shim washers under steering lever to correct clearance" (clearance must be between...
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    Engine coupler price differences

    Anyone familiar with eBasic powers' "BPI" series engine couplers? I've done a search here and on the net for info but nothing much seems to show up. The reason I ask is, the price for their Mercruiser/Ford coupler is around $100.00 bucks less than pretty much everybody else online. Can this be...
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    Help with Trim Pump Swap?

    Wondering if a Alpha/Bravo style trim pump will retro in place of a pre-alpha trim pump? Reason being is I can get my hands on a brand new one for only $350 bucks! Any major issues you can think of? My old one is in questionable condition and is currently in a 1974 Bayliner Saratoga with the...
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    Stern decals for the 888 mercruiser?

    Does anyone have a source for the o.e. decals for the 888 stern units? Doing a repaint of the outdrive and would love stay with the original stickers. So far no luck. Thanks in advance, oldgmfart
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    Need help with 888 mercruiser repower

    I posted a similar question over at the restoration section being as I'm going all thru the boat, but maybe this part is better asked here. I'm needing help and ideas on repowering a mercruiser 888 in a 1974 25' Bayliner Saratoga. Reason being is the motor will be coming out shortly for...
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    Which way to go on Merc 888 Resto?

    I'm looking for advice on repowering a mercruiser 888 in a 1974 25' Bayliner Saratoga. I know, I know, but the thing is just beautiful for it's age. I also picked it up cheap with a good trailer. Previous owner had left the transom plug in and soaked the engine for some time. It runs, but it's...
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