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    Refresh merc 165

    I currently have the motor out to replace the transom. It's a motor from 78' likely never rebuilt. Is there a maint refresh parts list/ or kit I can buy? I heard the piston rings are likely broken from a gearhead here at work. And he also said to buy T6 lump ports for the head. Anyone familiar...
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    Broken antiventilation plate

    Hi all, I have a 7.5 honda outboard. On the side of the lower unit there is a large piece broken off. They call it the antiventilation plate. I have never driven it with this intacked, and on a 14' jonboat this thing wont get out of it's own way. Also it stalles after running it at full throttle...
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    Can anyone tell me what I am looking at?

    Do not adjust your cpu. The big dummy behind the camara chose black and white (me). It's around 14' and the PO says it's a "metal Jon Boat". Anyone see a jon boat with a pointy front like that? It does have a flat bottom but notice the external stringers.. Also the motor comes with it if...
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    Merc 160 removal

    Any insight, or links to a step by step guide you guys would like to give a rookie on removal? From what I have read so far there aint much to removing the mounting bolts, but it's the mess between the motor and the transom I am cocerned with.
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    Is it OK to rename your boat?

    I bought an older boat. After putting a transom in it, a new dash, gauges etc, along with some painting and some of my friends and families blood sweat and tears I would like to make the boat mine by renaming the boat. I have heard that's taboo... Any thoughts? I realize she has had her name a...
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    Happy Holidays! Share your holiday thought and/or jokes

    Wanted to start this thread for my downtime during this holiday break. So for those of you who would like to join me here is my first thought.... I've got an old buddy who is coming into town. He was my mentor when it came to my interest in wrenching and restoration. I cant wait to show him...
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    25' Cheiftain resto

    http://forums.iboats.com/starcraft-boats/1978-chieftain-584517.html
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    1978 Chieftain

    Hi all..I just bought my first boat! Real excited! I read alot of your threads and find them intriging so Im happy to join your goup! A little about me: Im 38 and been wrenching for years. Very little on a boat and a little intimidated untill I get some research done. Me and the boat are...
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