Well I decided to take the time to paint my old 16ft Lowe aluminum boat. Its a 1979 model, and its been around. At first I was going to do a cheapo spray can job. But after reading about all the issues associated with the primer and paint adhering, I decided to just break out the HVLP gun and...
I know this stuff works and is pretty good, I also know it adheres very well, and once you pour it in, it is pretty much going to stay there. I want to know if there is any way to pour it into a mold it will not stick to, so I could make pieces to fit under my deck. I don't want to pour the foam...
Thinking of making an aluminum pipe rail for the bow of my boat. Boat is a 16ft lowe line deep v. I want it to be removable and possibly height
adjustable.. I mainly want it so someone can stand on the bow and have something to hold on to while cruising the lake. Many of the lakes down
here in...
I want to install a tachometer and a speedometer on my 1979 Mercury 402 40hp. It is an electric start with a control box. I know the control box has the little plug receptacle in the front for three wires. Not sure if that is the only hook up for a tach, and I'm not sure what kind of tach I can...
I've got a 16ft lowe line semi-v with a 40hp merc on the back, and it is a pain in the a** to get trailered up. I put some PVC guides on the side bunks but they didn't really help much. I've had several buddies that are also boat owners back my trailer in where they think it should be and...
Having some trouble with my reverse gear in my 79 402 40hp. Shifts into forward gear fine, but Reverse is a little different. It makes some grinding noises, and is a little clunky sounding when it first drops into reverse. I haven't torn into the lower unit yet, but I've rebuilt nearly...
I have a 16ft lowe line v bottom with a 40hp merc. I just finished rebuilding the motor and have decked the boat, carpeted it all, and built a side console. I have taken it to the lake twice and run it, and it has scared me a little bit with its handling at higher speeds. Higher speeds meaning...
I've pulled my carb 50 times and have never had trouble getting it back on right. for some reason, I cannot get the choke switch to correctly meet up with the choke on the carb. Motor is a 1979 merc 402 40hp. Here is a pic of the choke switch and the choke plate itself. I dont know what part of...
I have a 1979 Mercury 402 40hp with the manual tilt/trim and I am wondering if I should invest in a hydrofoil or not. I'm really curious as to how much it will help my boat get on plane. What do ya'll think?
Like the title says, I want to rig up my 402 with a power trim system. I want to see if anyone has custom fab'd any brackets/mounting hardware to hook up a different year model tilt/trim unit to an older motor. These things look pretty similar, and I'm just thinking it wouldn't be too hard to...
I need a marine sealant that is designed for filling and strengthening gaps in wood decks. The gaps are small but are between the edge of the plywood and the aluminum hull. I talked to a friend who said there was some product that he had always referred to as "peanut butter" because it had the...
I have been working on my 1979 402 for quite awhile now and have gotten into some tricky issues. Serial # is 5253808. What I have done this far:
1. Brand new CDI ignition module
2. Replace carburetor with newer cleaner carb
3. Wire in new ignition switch and replace 95% of all wiring
4...
I'm looking at getting a Motor Guide 48 lb thrust but I wanted to see if anyone has any experience with that particular motor or Motor Guide in general. I have read some reviews and they aren't rated nearly as high as Minn Kota, but Minn Kota's are harder to come by used unless you want to drop...
My control cables are not functioning properly. I have adjusted the barrel retainers on both of them with no results. Is it possible that they could be stretched?
I have a 1979 Merc 402 (40hp) serial # 5253808, and I want to convert it to a power trim/tilt. Which setup do I need to look for? I know there are multiple ram systems with different wiring and hose configurations, but I am unsure on which one I need. Thanks!
