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    From the land down under. Water ! Water ! Every where .

    Just to say hi from Brisbane, Queensland Australia. Went through the 1974 flood and now the 2011. While this one was about 4 foot lower than 1974 it is worst due to years of development. I hope you never experience this first hand. Worst drought in 100 years and now this. But ! Queensland is not...
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    Mercury 60 HP 1984 to 1996

    I am trying to establish what was the performance , problems , consumption etc of the 60 HP. I ,as of yet do not know the serial number. Any information would be appreciated .
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    40 HP Big Twin [1960/70's ] Fuel Economy

    Is there any way to improve the fuel economy of these old outboards? Is there a mechanic in a can to help de carbon the outboards? Thanks in advance
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    CORROSION INHIBITOR MACS

    [PLAIN]"This is a NZ product. "This is a NZ product. [url=""]www.macsmarine.co.nz"
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    CORROSION INHIBITOR MACS

    "This is a NZ products. [url "This is a NZ products. www.macsmarine.co.nz"
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    Bravo 3 Gear Ratio and Serial Nos

    I have two Bravo 3 2004 era le I have two Bravo 3 2004 era legs and trying to locate the position of the gear ratios and serial numbers. Both leg are anti fouled. The gear ratio is not stamped on the transom mounts or on the stickers on the legs. Any help is appreciated.
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    Chrysler 250 High Thrust 91HOB 99 HP

    Have come across the above. It Have come across the above. It is a 1980 production. Does anyone know the meaning with reference to 250 on the cowling and what high thrust means in relation to the outboard ? Thank you in advance.
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    John Evin 40 and 50 HP

    I have come accross a 1970&#39 I have come accross a 1970's 50 HP Evinrude 4 cylinder. The seller can not find the model number. Would this be interchangeable with the 40 HP of [ 1960 / 1970 ]'s. I have a couple of these. Any thoughts would be appreciated. I would be buying it for parts. Thank You.
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    496 HO ECM 555 PCM 555

    Saw in previous discussion re Saw in previous discussion re 496 Mag. [ECM 555 discontinued line. The new 496 HO are now coming with PCM 555. Does any on know if these are inter changeable? I will raise with merc.
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    Merc Optimax 135 HP 20042005

    What are the opinion on the a What are the opinion on the above motor. All opinions are valued. thank You
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    Volvo 260A and 290 Leg

    Was this a good motor and driv Was this a good motor and drive ? Was it a good combinations and were there different drive ratios? Thanks in advance.
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    SPARE PARTS OEM V AFTER MARKET

    "Transom seal kits and anodes. "Transom seal kits and anodes. Would appreciste all thoughts on this topic. The price difference percentage range, can be between [ 30 to 50 ] percent . Twin installation Bravo 3 X. Moored in salt water."
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    Loosening nuts bolts etc

    "Old bush trick used by farmer "Old bush trick used by farmers. Bees wax. When applying heat to loosen seized parts place solid bees wax on or in the part. This will melt and flow on the affected area. The benefit, is that bees wax does not burn like many other processes. Farmers have been know...
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    Mercruiser Aluminum Manifolds for 496

    "Were these only for fresh wat "Were these only for fresh water use? Just new to owning a merc and have a manual coming. On fresh water cooled motors does merc use fresh water to cool their manifolds, or is raw water. My Chrysler 6 cyl is FWC and the heat exchangers discharge directly into the...
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    Mercruiser 496 HO 425 HP amp Bravo 3 X Duo

    Would appreciate being advised Would appreciate being advised if there have been any problems with either of these units. Either individually or matched.
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    Service Manuals 496 HO and Bravo 3 X

    Is there a back door way of do Is there a back door way of downloading these manuals? Thanks
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    Bravo 3 Gear Ratio and uv joints

    "I am trying to establish if t "I am trying to establish if the size of the gears for a specific ratio say [2 : 1] are the same regardless if the drive is Bravo 3 ,, X 3 ,, or X 3 Diesel. I have been told that the top box workings of the Bravo 3 are different to the Bravo X and the X Diesel...
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    Mercruiser 496 HO 425 HP amp Bravo 3 X Duo

    Have just bought a project boa Have just bought a project boat with the above installed. The boat is a little singed the hull and most of the deck is OK. The motor and leg have less than 200 hours. My plan was to remove and set up on two pallets where they can be run and turned . The unit has...
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    Laying up Heat Exchanger and Alum FWC manifold and Starter Motors

    "I would appreciate thoughts o "I would appreciate thoughts on the above. Is there is a procedure to lay these up. Similar climate to Florida. I now have [ 4 ] spare Chrysler motors. The motors will be OK. How is the boating weather over there? Here, we are experiencing either fire or flood...
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    Iboatscom

    "I used to read the forum at i "I used to read the forum at iboats.com, but can not locate it now. Does iboats still operate? Thank you."
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