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    Merc Outdrive ID question.

    1999, 33 Ft. Boat. Twin Merc 7.4L MPI V8's with 400 hours on them. Are those good engines? And what outdrives are on them? I don't know zipadeedooda about Merc drives. Any help would be appreciated.
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    Boat has to DOT, Or MOT Plate?

    I just realized this weekend when I went to get the info to title my boat that it has no Ministry of Transport plate on it (with the gross weight, max HP, etc. etc.) My boat has a registration number on the hull, but I guess the plate itself has been stolen? I can't find it anywhere, and I've...
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    Is degreasing a good idea for boats?

    I have a 78 OMC that was left for dead for about 15 years, is relatively clean for it's age, is it a good idea to degrease it from time to time? or do I risk screwing up the lube around the linkages and electricals? It seems like a huge annoyance to collect the liquid after anyways, should I...
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    Just need confirmation that I'm making sense.

    Okay I have a prestolite ALK6222 alternator with regulator. I kept noticing that my battery was dying after a day or so of sitting in the boat, and when I launched the boat the starter was sluggish to say the least, but would start sitting on the trailer. I metered the leads from the battery...
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    81 Calkins Trailer Coupler

    The coupler for my trailer (as shown in pic) is in rough shape and I can't always tell if it's grabbing the ball properly (sometimes I can use the jack and the trailer will come right off) I bought a new coupler, 2" - Ball, 3" - Frame, and when I went to take the old one off, I noticed that the...
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    Rochest carb choke problems

    I have a rochester 2bbl carb that was just rebuilt, and when I try to start the boat, the fuel just pours into it like it's at WOT, is the choke not coming on? Is there a way to adjust the choke? It will start if the battery is at 100% and I wait like an hour or so, but if it's at 85% and it's...
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    Another Rochester 2bbl question..

    I have an OMC 120HP with a rochester 2bbl on it that was just rebuilt.. I also had some of the fuel line replaced and the guy I had do it jonesed on an outboard fuel line, so it's copper line to shut-off valve to fuelline to primer bulb to AC-Delco style fuel pump to carburetor. Now when I try...
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    78 OMC 400 to 84 OMC 400, steering now backwards.

    I recently replaced my 78 Hydro Assist with an 84 Mechanical.. everything was great, went to back off the ramp dock and it went the opposite way I wanted. When I turn the wheel left it goes right and vice versa. My boat has the tru-course steering (with the dial at the steering wheel that moves...
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    Can't Find BRP HPF Gear Lube!

    Anyone know where I can find this in the Toronto area? Or something I can use other then that? For a 1984 OMC 400. I go the Castrol Hypoy-C stuff but I know that's the same as the "type-c" stuff for older ones. Anyone? Thanks!
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    Does a 78 OMC 120 need an ESA?

    I have a 1978 OMC 120 I/O with a now 1984 OMC 400 outdrive. My old one was Hydro-assist, and now new one is mechanical, spoke to a guy in the states about my ball gears, asked him about the ESA. He told me that if I get an electronic ignition conversion, I should be able to idle my boat down to...
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    Need people's advice on an 78 OMC Stringer

    Ladies and Gents; I took my OMC 400 outdrive to a mechanic here in the Toronto area that specializes in marine.. my reverse gear was shattered in the lower unit and I couldn't get it out of forward. I took it to the repair place. Quoted 1500 cash for a complete rebuild. Picked up the thing, got...
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