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    Bent Key

    I got in a hurry last weekend and turned my merc key without it fully engauged. It's one of the older black merc controls. It has a nice 90deg bend in it now. Whats the best way to fix this? I assume the local hardware store doesn't have blanks like this.
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    76 Mer 850 start part number

    Can anyone confirm if 50-67341 is the correct starter motor for a 1976 Merc 850 S/N 4371427 ? The serial number list I was looking at cuts off before my serial number.
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    Lower unit compatability

    I have a 76 merc 850. I found a used lower unit that the owner wants $75 for. All he knows is it came off a late 60s merc 50hp. Are these ususally compatable? What should I check or problems to concider?
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    Carpet on wood deck.

    Any suggestions or tips for glueing carpet on a plywood floor? I'm thinking of some type of indoor/outdoor from home depot or something similar. No idea on what type of glue or fastening to use.
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    Replacement steg

    Have any of you used a replcement steg like the blackfin? Do they work well? Any comments?
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    76 merc 850

    I'm fresh back from the lake with my 76 merc 850, which just got a new fuel pump, re-built carbs and water pump. Things started out well, it was easy to start and I could get the boat up to about 30mph. After about 30 min of running her hard at high trottle, it would just lose power and slow...
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    76 mec 850 starter solenoid

    I think I have a bad starter solenoid, but I wanted to check for any other possibilities before I buy parts. Everything seems to work correctly until the boat engine starts. Then the starter motor disengages but keeps turning. At this point there is 12 volts on the starter and a pulsing voltage...
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    76 Merc 850 fuel pump

    My Problem: When I pump my fuel bulb I get good fuel flow. When I turn the starter I get a dribble of fuel. I would expect it to fill a small cup in 10 seconds or so. I won?t even fill a tea spoon in 10 seconds of cranking. What have I done: I replaced the diaphragm and in-let values on my fuel...
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    HP expectations

    I have 17 ft bass/ski boat that is need of a new motor. The boat is rated at 70HP. Are there any charts or ways to estimate performance for different size motors? What could I expect out of a 30HP compared to a 50HP? I agree more is better in this case, but the cost sure goes up fast.
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    Merc 850 lower unit

    I replaced my water pump and am trying to reassemble the lower unit on my 76 merc 850. The water tube that goes upto the motor has a small tube at the end. Do you just break this off and install the new longer one? I can't get the tube lined up with the pump cover while raising the lower unit.
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    merc 850 1976

    The starter on my merc 850 is turning but does not engage the fly wheel. I think I am missing a rubber piece that rubs on the pinion gear. The gear engages when it spins counter clockwise while the shaft spins clockwise. Do these starters need a bumper to rub against the pinion gear then the...
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    Firestone gas tank

    A feind gave me a 194? 3.6HP firestone motor. The gas tankl is full of grundge. The outside of the tank appears to be solid, but the inside is rusty looking and has loose particles. What is the best way to clean a small tank out?
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    3way frig.

    I have a three way frig. Propane, 12v, 110v. It seems to work fine on 110v and propane, but on my last trip out I left it on 12V for the drive out and my battery was complely discharged after a couple of hours. My battery still takes a charge and runs others items normally. Any ideas?
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    Trailer title

    I was given a 14 boat and I have the boat registration. The owner could not find the trailer title. It does have a life time tag on the trailer. I could get the title, but it a full day trip to the local DMV dept. and another to go see the original owner. Is there really a need to have the...
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    interlux paint

    Can some describe the roll/tip method?
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    GPS Sat #32

    I've been hearing that Sat #32 that came on line last week causes some GPS units to reset. Has anyone had problems with this and which units? Number 32 could be read as 0 dependant on programming.
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    Paint selection

    I have a 17' fiberglass fish/ski that is ready for primer and paint. Top and bottom. Any sugestions for paint brand or type? I plan on using a brush/sponge to apply.
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    06 F150

    I have a 3500 lb trailer that I had been towing with a mid size Dodge Dakota without any sway. I switched to a full size Ford F150 and now it sways when I get above 50mph going down hill. I would think having a larger auto would make it better, not worse. Does this seem right?
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    Dog ticks

    Does anyone have any good sugestions for getting rid of brown dog ticks. We've dipped the dog, run the stuff down her back, green light powder all over the grass. She is still covered everytime she goes out in the yard.
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    trailer tip

    Any suggestion for keeping a light boat and trailer from tipping when not hitched to a truck? I like to climb in and tinker during the week and have to be careful not to go beyond the trailer wheels or it will pop up in the air.
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