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  1. CougarBait

    1978 merc 1150 not starting

    Ok...so...i cut fuel line short of filter and put in the my portable tank from my run about. Gas is fresh and has proper oil ratio. Check compression on all 6 cylinders and it was 120-125. I could have swore i saw sparks when i started playing with it yesterday...however tonight, I have NO...
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    Followed FAQ's for summer start-up. No Luck. Please Help

    I have remedial/no mechanical know-how. I taken on a second project boat. I couldn't stand watching my friend's 1978 Glastron Carlson sit, rot, and oxidize. I have begun wetsanding and polishing the metal flake gelcoat, replacing floor and carpet, new prop, etc. My buddy only took the boat...
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    Metro Detroit - Summerizing Help

    I have remedial/no mechanical know-how. I taken on a second project boat (in addition to the restoration of my '68 fiberglass Steury). I couldn't stand watching my friend's 1978 Glastron Carlson sit, rot, and oxidize. I have begun wetsanding and polishing the metal flake gelcoat. Replacing...
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    Evinrude Lark VIII WOT issue

    '66 Evinrude Lark VIII 40HP Have not had a single issue in 3 years. Season finale trip in 2010 the carb float/needle stuck. I had a mechanic service/tuneup, impeller, rebuild carb, over winter. Today was first day out on water. Started right up, sounded great, runs smoother...BUT Issue now...
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    1978 Glastron Carlson CVX16 (1978 Mercury 115) - ideal prop ?

    1978 Mercury 115 - ideal prop ? I need help figuring the ideal all-around utilitarian prop for: 1978 Glastron Carlson CVX16 (16 ft). 1978 Mercury 115 - full power/good compression/trim. No prop, dont even know where to start. There is no tach so i couldnt work backwards with an existing prop...
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    1978 Mercury 115 - ideal prop ?

    I need help figuring the ideal all-around utilitarian prop for: 1978 Glastron Carlson CVX16 (16 ft). 1978 Mercury 115 - full power/good compression/trim. No prop, dont even know where to start. There is no tach so i couldnt work backwards with an existing prop if i had one (I dont want to...
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    What was the '66 Lark VIII 's factory color ?

    I am restoring my 40HP 1966 Evinrude Lark VIII. The paint has obviously faded over time, but still appears blueish (grey haze). In its faded state it is not nearly as dark as the examples of polychromatic blue that i have seen. According to internet sources it may be: (1)Evinrude 1963-69...
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