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    Issues with long-stored 175. Suggestions?

    I'm trying to resuscitate a 175 Merc outboard that's been in storage. It was initially well winterized, then left outdoors under cover for 5 years. The fuel filter must have had some water in it because it rusted away. I flushed the gas tank, replaced the fuel filter and all the gas lines I...
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    Need to defeat a 1972 Mercruiser trim switch

    I accidently posted this in the 'Outboards' section; this is for an outdrive: I have a 1972 140hp Mercruiser with a failed trim sensor. This is the early model with 1 sensor switch on top of the gimbal, and the switch is no longer manufactured. Rather than junk the boat, which otherwise runs...
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    How can I defeat a 1972 Mercruiser trim sensor?

    I have a 1972 140hp Mercruiser with a failed trim sensor. This is the early model with 1 sensor switch on top of the gimbal, and the switch is no longer manufactured. Rather than junk the boat, which otherwise runs great, I'd like to defeat the sensor and just be careful not to overtrim. The two...
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