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  1. 79Merc80

    Shasta Lake / Trinity Lake

    Has anyone been to Shasta or Trinity Lake lately? Craig
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    Automatic Bailing Plug

    Good Day Everyone. I don't know if any of you have had or remember this type of plug. Last time I saw one was in the mid 80's. It is a rubber flap that extends out from the plug that lets water out when on plane or on the trailer, but once in the water closes up and won't let water in. Has...
  3. 79Merc80

    Speed difference on Mercruiser 228

    Hello experts. Just a quick question. The PO of my boat put an inline 6 upper drive (Without changing gears). At 3k RPM, I am getting 31 MPH. I just aquired a drive from a MerCruiser 233. What kind of speed difference can I expect at 3k RPM??? Thanks in advance, Craig
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    Plug on starboard, upper housing

    I have a 1981 MC-1. When I took it out of the water, I noticed that a plug was missing on the upper drive, on the starboard side. I think it's the cavity that the shift cable goes into. Do I need to replace it? If so, does anyone know the part #?
  5. 79Merc80

    Shasta Lake, Trinity Lake, or Whiskeytown Lake

    Does anyone know if there are any plans on a get together this summer at either of the lakes above? Craig
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    Oil for 1981 228MerCruiser

    Hey guys. It's that time of year and I need to know what type of oil (Weight) to put in my engine. 1091 MerCruiser 228hp (305cid / 5.0L) Also the oil filter #. Thanks in advance for any help. Craig
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    Update on 1981 Glastron SSV 194 MerCruiser 228

    Had the new style lower shift cable installed today. Went ok, One problem was the lower unit shift shaft "Shoe" was bigger in size then the slot for the upper unit, had to grind it down to fit. Once that was done the drive went on and off fairly easy. :-) Put the block and exhaust manifold...
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    Update on 1981 Glastron SSV 194 MerCruiser 228

    Ok, we finally got the old gimbal baring changed, but now the lower shift cable is giving us problems. The old one had to be cut out. Ordered a new one and installed it. The drive didn't want to go on, not even enough to get a bolt threaded. It finally went on with a little assist, but, the...
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    Gimble Bering Removal??

    Hey Guys: I have a 1981 Glastron SSV194 with a MerCruiser 228hp (305 CID). I took the boat into the shop today to get the Gimbal Bering replaced and the lower shift cable. The lower shift cable end is rusted, so it looks like he might need to break the cable and replace the plastic end that...
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    Wood Trim Help

    Hello everyone. My 1981 Glastron SSV194 has a lot of wood trim. Someone varnished it and it's flaking off. Do you know of a way to get all the varnish off without sanding the wood away? Also several pieces have grooves that a sander can't get into. Also, should I just oil / water seal the...
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    Glastron Clubs or shows

    Hey Everyone: Does anyone know of any Glastron clubs in the northern CA area, or any classic boating outings planned for Lake Shasta, Whiskeytown Lake, and/or Trinity Lake?? Thanks for any information. Craig
  12. 79Merc80

    MerCruiser (MC1) Mechanic in Redding, CA

    Hey Guys: Does anyone know of a good mechanic in the Redding, CA area? Moving down there soon and will need to have a few things done to the boat after I get there (Sumerize, replace lower shift cable, possible U-Joint, and/or ginble bering) Thanks in advance for any recomendations. Craig
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    I was just thinking last night

    I was just wondering if installing a block heater would eliminate the need to drain the block over the winter, while still allowing the use of the boat when the weather allowed during the winter. I'm going to be spending a year or two in Redding, CA. and it never really get's cold enough to...
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    Wrong Gear Ratio

    Hello: I have a 1981 Glastron SSV 194 w/ a 228hp, 305 V-8. The guy I bought it from replaced the upper drive unit with one from a 165hp inline 6. The inline 6 gear ratio is 1.62 and the V-8 ratio is 1.47. I asked and he said he didn't change the gears, so I'm assuming that I am running 1.62...
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    1981 Glastron SSV194

    Hello: I just bought this boat and was wondering if anyone knows what size fuel tank this boat has????? Thanks for your time, Craig
  16. 79Merc80

    Any Lake Pend O'Reille or Priest Lake interest??

    Here in north Idaho is one HUGE lake and one VERY beautiful lake. Is there any interest in having a get together this Summer?? Craig
  17. 79Merc80

    1988 Chris Craft Cavalier I/O 17'er

    Hello: I'm looking at getting a 1988 17' Chris Craft Cavalier with a 3.0L MerCruiser. I had the same boat in an outboard (Merc 1250) (I realise that I was only getting about 110 at the prop). Does 3,500 sound like a good price? I have only seen one picture as of yet (pictured). My question...
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    Weight difference between a Merc inline 6 115hp and a V-6 135hp??

    Hello: I was wondering what the weight difference is between the inline 6 Merc's and the V-6 135hp? Other than Craig's List. WHat is a good web site to shop for used outboards (Mercury V-6 135/150) Thanks for your help.
  19. 79Merc80

    Outboard "Muffler"

    Hey guys: I have designed and made a "Muffler" for outboard engines. It is made to be used while running the engine on the hose. It gives the engine the backpressure it gets while running in the water. Also, the engine is only as loud as is it in the water, which your neighbors will really...
  20. 79Merc80

    Older (Pre-Alpha) MerCruiser V-8 trouble with getting from gear to neutral

    Hello: I am helping a friend do some work on this boat. It has a V-8 (I think it's a 350 CID). After starting it goes into gear (Forward and reverse) just fine, but getting it back into neutral is challanging at best. I think it's because the idle is too high, but several other people think...
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