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    Replacement Tires for dual axle trailer?

    I will also recommend the Hankook Vantra RA18. I have been running their 195 14" tires on my dual axle trailer for years. 2094 lb rating and a 106 mph rating.
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    Are surge brakes always a PIA?

    I ditched my surge brakes years ago and installed electric. Much happier with the electric brakes, POCONOJOE is spot on with everything he posted. He said everything I would have.
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    383 build using log exhaust

    I'm doing a Merc 383 build for a 1982 24' express cruiser. I have two items possibly limiting my build 1. Still going to use log style manifolds and through hub exhaust. 2. Rear deck (engine is under the floor) that is only 4" above top of carb (without flame arrestor) with the stock intake...
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    Engine mount question.

    I'm going to be reinstalling what used to be a 1982 merc 228 back into my boat. I noticed the two back motor mounts are not at the same elevation in the engine bellhousing. There is 3/16 difference in height. If I can get the engine to align properly with the gimbal bearing should I be...
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    Fuel transfer station on swim step.

    I would like to add a small 1/4" or 3/8" fuel transfer line from the main gas tank to my swim platform for refueling my 2 stroke kicker. What are the guidelines/rules/regulations for this? Anyone with been there done that suggestions would be helpful.
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    Repower '82 Merc 305

    I need to repower my stock 4 barrel 305 Merc (cam lobe whent flat) in my 6500 lb ,loaded (scale wt) 1982 Sea Ray. Looking into doing a 350 with vortec heads. My main question is about carb height changing. How much will it change with vortec heads ? Is there a intake that doesn't raise the...
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    Camshaft sugestions appreciated

    I have a 1982 merc chevy 305 with a flat cam. My plan is to put a new cam in for now, crate engine later. Current engine has compression of 143-151 psi, leak-down test of 6%, 10%, 10%, 12% through the rings, and 8%, 9%, 17%, 17% through rings and intake. There two cams I am looking at spec...
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    Anchor rode sugestions

    I'm looking for a three strand (to keep cost down) anchor line that is easy to handle and lays nicely in the locker. With ME being the windlass for an anticipated rode of 300ft 1/2" nylon, 30ft of 1/4" G4/Hi-test, and a 25lb cast fluke anchor, I don't want to fight the line. I bought a store...
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    Ignition coil test.

    How do I test the voltage output ( eg. 45,000 volt ) of a coil. The back story here is I ordered a distributor kit from a supplier ( not I-boats ) that advertised a 45,000 volt coil in the kit. When it came the documentation said it was a 40,000 volt coil and the part #'s didn't match the...
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    Mercruiser wiring harness question

    I'm working on my 1982 Merc 228, serial # 6107447 ( non electric choke ). Installing a new electronic distributer and need full 12 volt feed. I've looked at Boat Info.com, Merc Service Manual #3, page 3E-12 electrical system, figure 4.1 to help me by-pass the resister wire. The info on that page...
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    Distributor upgrade.

    I'm going to be replacing the distributor in my 1982 Sea Ray 225 EC that has a stock mercruiser 228 in it. To upgrade to electronic ignition was not much more than the $300ish it would cost me to get a new points distributor to my door. I decided on a PERFORMANCE DISTRIBUTOR D.U.I. (Davis...
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    Engine dies when shifted into reverse.

    I just replaced a water pump and starter in my 1982 Sea Ray with a Mercruiser 228 I/O. It ran fine in my driveway, cycling in and out of foreward/reverse/netural. But at the boat launch it dies when going into reverse, like the key has been turned off.
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    Honda BFP20 compression

    I'm looking into a used 2005 Honda BFP20 that is supposed to be in good condition. What compression numbers should I see, or, stay away from?
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    MC-1, exhaust tube question.

    Can you take an MC-1 with the exhaust tube and install the exhaust bellows, either simply or with modifications. Thanks in advance.
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    What happened to the archives???

    What happened to the archives? There is good information to be revisited in there.
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