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    Applying clear coat

    I have a bass boat that needs a light sanding and new clear coat applied. My boat is a 88 Stratos, Blue matallac, with a silver metalflake. I have been reading about PO5 clear, KBS clear, and Marine coat one, and Imron clear by Dupont. Now I am more confused than ever. Does anyone now what I...
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    88 Johnson 150

    Thank You for answering my post, I tried my best to get you a picture. I am not computer smart (70 years old) so I am still working on it for you. I did learn from a google drawing the part I replaced on my engine is called a "Shift Arm Link". I thought I hooked everything correct like I took...
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    88 Johnson 150

    I have a 1988 Johnson. I replaced a little piece of plastic clamp that put my motor into forward and reverse. When I took my boat out this morning it would not run past an idle while it was in gear. The motor tried to stall out. If I put the motor in nutural it ran fine when you reved it up. I...
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    Do I Fuse ?

    I just purchased a boat with a Motor Guide Trolling X3 motor. I do not know if the X3 has a built in fuse some place, and I see no fuse holder on the batteries. Should I add one? And if so what kind and size? The same is true for my Lawrence Elate 5 depth finder. Do I need to fuse on both? And...
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    1988 Johnson 150 HP Starter problems

    I purchased a 1988, 150 HP Johnson outboard. Each time it tries to fire on a cylinder the starter kicks out. It takes many tries to start the engine. So I replaced the starter with a new one from my local boat shop (over $200.00)and the new one does the same thins. If the starer would stay in...
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    Throttle Button question

    I am a newbe, so please do not think bad of my question. I am restoring a 1984 Sea Ray with a Mercruiser 5.7. I am working on my throttle lever, and the plastic piece behind the button is broken. Can you tell me is it important? What does it do? Can I get another one?
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    Help on removal of throttle handle

    Can anyone tell me how to remove the throttle handle? My restoration project is a 1984 Sea Ray. The handle seamed a little bit loose so I decided to take it apart to see if I could get it to work smoother. I removed the plastic covering from the handle that was tapped on holding it together. It...
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    wiring info please

    My project boat is: 1984 Sea Ray 5.6 Seville Cuddy Engine: 5.7 Ltr. 150ELPO 260 4 barrow GM 57LG5G1 Boat Number: SER92T760684-187101480-84 Bell House Number 14093638 (38) Alpha 1 Gen 1 That is all the info I can find about it. All electrical drawings I have look at does not match my boat. 1-I am...
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    Install new switch key

    I thought this would be simple. Can someone help me with a simple new switch key. I have manual By Clymer, B740, and also Mercury Mercruiser #14 Service Manual, and #31 Mercruiser manual, and the Sea Ray Boat manual. I cannot find my electrical system matching my wire colors in any of them...
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    How to raise my compression

    What can I use to raise engine compression on a boat that has not been started for 5 years? My restoration project is: 1984 Sea Ray 350 Cubic inch, 4 barrow carb. Serial: GMC 756889 Serial above starter on plate: 0756889 GM57LG (5GI Hours 638.3 6 cylinders test out at 68 to 80...
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