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    a WOMAN bashing joke( to counter gil009's post)

    Q: how many women does it take to screw in a lightbulb?<br /><br />A: NONE!!!! they just sit in the dark and B!TCH about it !!!!!!!
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    seawater got into my tilt & trim unit. any ill affects?

    1991 merc 90hp 3 cylinder.<br /><br />i got saltwater in my tilt unit recently and have since flushed it all out with fresh tranny fluid, but what else should i do, if anything. did the sea water cause me some permanant damage?<br /><br />i have since fixed the probl;em, the filler screw had a...
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    1991 225hp v6 "air jet" question

    1991 225hp v6 .<br /><br />i just bought boat last week and dont know anything about prior owner.<br /><br />i took all carbs off and am rebuilding them,but this is wher i may have goofed.<br /><br />i noticed that on the front of each of the 6 carbs, there are 2 air jets, one for idle, and one...
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    lower unit swap question

    have a 1976 115 with bad lower unit, gears are chewed up.<br /><br />have 1978 70hp with perfect lower unit.<br /><br />can i use the 70hp unit on the 115hp motor, if anything, temporarily untill i fix the 115's unit. the 70hp is a complete and perfect runner, so i dont wanna start stealing...
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    1984 gmc tow ratings or capacities?

    hi.<br /><br />i have a 1984 gmc short bed full size pickup with the 4.1L inline 6 and th350 auto tranny.<br /><br />ive searched all over and want to know how to find out my tow ratings. i am towing a 20' sportcraft center console with a 1991 225hp omc sea drive 3.0L, rolling on an aluminum...
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    what size is my flywheel nut? 1991 225hp v6

    well, it looks big. it looks about 1 1/2 or so. my biggest is 1 1/4 and its too small.<br /><br />also, does it need to be thinwalled to fit down into the flywheel and around the nut?<br /><br />my manual is vague at best. it only says" remove nut"<br /><br />anybody know?
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    bolts to pull flywheel 1991 225hp v6

    what size bolts do i need to pull the flywheel. i need to reglue my magnets.<br /><br />i have tried 1/4"x 20 and they are too small.<br />i have tried 5/16 x 18 but they seem as though its the right size, but wrong thread...
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    what size are my nuts?

    1981 merc 40hp 2 cylinder.<br /><br />i lost the nuts that hold the carb on. what size is the threads on those studs. im at my witts end. ive been to boaters world, home depot, lowes, west marine and even my buddys garage. what freeking size are they!?!?!?!?!?!<br /><br />i have some 5/16 x 18...
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    1991 225hp intake manifold has small hole behind carb

    1991 225hp . been having problems with sneezing back through the carbs. i was told its a lean condition. anyways...<br /><br />i removed all 6 carbs and all fuel lines and also the intake manifold and reed valves. upon inspection of reed valves, i noticed a small hole behind the top starboard...
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    1984 sportcraft center console. any sportcraft ownershere?

    im looking to buy a 1984 sportcraft 20' "fisherman" center console with a 225 evinrude "sea drive" outboard and trailer.<br /><br />ive never owned or been in a sportcraft, but they seem pretty hard core.<br /><br />am i correct in the thinking that the floors of these boats have no wood, but...
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    1984 sportcraft center console. any sportcraft ownershere?

    im looking to buy a 1984 sportcraft 20' "fisherman" center console with a 225 evinrude "sea drive" outboard and trailer.<br /><br />ive never owned or been in a sportcraft, but they seem pretty hard core.<br /><br />am i correct in the thinking that the floors of these boats have no wood, but...
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    225hp OMC PROBLEMS. SNEEZING. BACKFIRE

    i am looking at a 1984 sportcraft 20' cenetr console with a 225 johnson sea drive outboard on a full transom. i never knew 225 was made as a sea drive. the motor looks about as old as the boat, although i didnt ckeck for a plate or serials, it looks like a mid 80's motor. it says 225 vro v6 on...
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    question about outboard brackets , full transoms, and setback

    hello, i am looking to buy a 18' sportcraft center console with a full transom but requires a transom bracket to hold the outboard, wich has long since been removed. boat is for sale without motor or bracket, both are gone. i have motors, but no bracket, anyways....<br /><br />i have seen the...
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    merc 90 starter question

    hello. starter not working. <br /><br />1990 merc 3 cyl 90hp.<br /><br />i have full 12 volts with good ground to selenoid and to the starter when the switch is turned on, so i know starter is getting propper voltage, but it does nothing. when i hit it slightly with a wrench, it moves a little...
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    camping shell key@ fort desoto, saint petersburg, tampa bay

    just wanted to write about my latest camping excursion with my beloved boat and wife( in that order)<br /><br />the wife and i took our 16.5 foot 1985 bonito center console and 1990 merc 90hp outboard to shell key preserve last saturday night to camp, swim, boat and just plain relax.<br /><br...
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    1990 merc tilt trim question PIC LOOK

    <br /><br />my fill cap is stuck. its #31 on the pic. any ideas how to get it off without removing the entire system(which i may just need to do, is it hard?)<br /><br />its recessed a lil bit into the main part of the motor, so i cant get a good grip with a wrench, socket or pliers. and the...
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    carolina skiff questions?

    hi!<br /><br />i have been entertaining the idea of getting a 2005 carolina skiff 198DLX or 198 mod-V. both are near same price from local dealer 4500-4800.( price is for bare hull only)dlx is the cheaper, yet heavier boat.<br /><br />dealer suggested the DLX over the mod-v for the waters around...
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    can i buy a new boat without the motor?

    hello, i am wanting a bigger boat, like a 18 foot bay boat style center console kinda thingy.<br /><br />i have trailer and mutiple motors in my garage, i also have all of the steering , rigging, seating, cooler seats, bow rails, bimini top, etc. heck i even have a spare center console.<br /><br...
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    1990 merc 90hp 3 cylinder water temp ? ? ?

    hello, i have a 1990 merc 90hp 3 cylinder.<br /><br />when i have the motor in thr driveway, on the muffs at idle, tuning it or rinseing it after use, what ever, i have noticed that the tell tale/pee stream never gets hot, it doesnt even get warm, it stays cold the entire time, and i have let it...
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