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  1. duke33

    1975 Merc 500 / hopeful resurrection.

    New to me Merc 500. I guess they call it a Brown Stripe, Anyway, I'm starting the process of seeing if it will run. Right off the bat the cables need changed. This is what I have on hand. Are these adjuster nuts replaceable?
  2. duke33

    '86 mercury 50hp control box wiring issue.

    Here's the deal. I had this motor gave to me. The guy replaced the head gasket and who knows what else. Here are some pics off my problem. He, somebody cut the wiring to pieces and parts are missing. I'd just as soon buy a whole new riggin if I could find one. Looked Everywhere I could think...
  3. duke33

    Boat weight/truck weight issues.

    I'm not much of a trailer puller. Always put stuff in the truck. I'm gonna have to learn now. In my research this is doable, but look.:confused: Cool how the stripes match.
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    Refreshing

    Why is this the slowest site I visit? I have to type slow. It doesn't want to load. what's up?
  5. duke33

    '68 Starcraft SS 16'

    Jesus must love me! I found this ole gal local for...wait for it....$400. Floors are kinda soft, made with osb. Would factory do that? Trailer included. Also the 1960 mercury 300 mentioned in another thread. I've been looking for original photos with no luck. Is this factory carpet/astro? I'm...
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    Merc 300 Kiekhaeter Model E #1273741

    So far I've found It's a 1939-53. It was gave to me with purchase of a '64 starcraft supersport. I would like to use this motor on this boat. Any help appreciated.
  7. duke33

    9.9 gamefisher driveshaft broke

    Model #217-586251 Serial#28-232135 Ok, I've been on here and on the phone and cannot find a replacement driveshaft. 25" long. Please help.:confused:
  8. duke33

    Dek generator capacitor

    I was wondering if anyone knew a replacement for my generator capacitor. It is a 5650 DEK Part # g02206. The GXI company has none in stock and they do'nt know when they'll get any. Thanks for any help. http://www.gxioutdoorpower.com/cgi/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=G02206
  9. duke33

    Should I ?

    This is about 15 miles away. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261074513518&ih=016&category=63724&ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1#ht_500wt_1182 I have read to many neg things about "glass" boats on here. What should I look for? Check out the gash/dent. Is that something to be...
  10. duke33

    2.9 ford ranger misfires at cruise.

    To start with, this is a cool sub-forum. Here's my problem. My old (86) truck motor had a blown head gasket so I had the local mech swap out with another motor I had bought. Used. Now it runs good while giving it the gas, but while coasting it misses bad. It does idle smooth, kinda wants to...
  11. duke33

    older eagle and hummingbird fishfinders

    No work today so I was out in the building digging around for a taillight. I found these two fishfinders. An Eagle Magna, that has what looks like an internal battery power supply..missing..and a hummingbird tcr 101 that is missing the power supply cable. They are brand new looking units. On the...
  12. duke33

    Ted Williams 4.0hp

    Re: Ted Williams 4.0hp Ahhah! I got it to work. Check out these guys.
  13. duke33

    Older fishfinder has condensatiion inside the screen

    My old Lowrance X91 has sprung a leak. It still works after a little time in the sun. If I take this apart to let it dry quicker will I ruin it?
  14. duke33

    Just a rant

    I have'nt been a member long. I get on here everyday to research and learn. I am a member of other forums. One of my favorites is http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/. Over there I studied my butt off to learn to fish keep, and got darned good at it. Here's my beef. I have studied every...
  15. duke33

    9.9 Gamefisher lockup

    This thread may be redundant but I could'nt find anything that pertained to my problem. My first boat and my first problem. We were on the lake. The motor fired first pull but I did'nt let it warm up. Started it again and idled around awhile, it did great. A couple hours later we had worked our...
  16. duke33

    Ted Williams 4.0hp

    New to the forum, and new to boating. So please bear with me. I purchased a boat recently with a 9.9 gamefisher (it locked up after a couple hours on the water but that will be another thread.), And an old ted 4 horse. I have been on this computer for days and have not seen a 4 horse anywhere...
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