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    How much does it really take?

    I am restoring a 1959 14' Wizard runabout. I getting ready to install a new transom using two layers 3/4" marine grade plywood against the original outer shell. Each surface is about 6.75 sq.ft. of area. How much epoxy resin should I mix for each layer?<br /><br />Layer 1: Plywood against outer...
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    Transom top edge seal

    I am replacing the transom on a 14' Wizard runabout, 35hp Johnson. I left the outside skin and will laminate two layers of 3/4" plywood. The old transom plywood came up to the top of the outside skin and had a thin glass layer over on the top, but not wrapping over the skin. I think this was one...
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    Ford 302 oil leak

    My 1971 Mercruiser 888, Ford 302, 188hp, has developed an oil drip at the front. Oil is not flinging aroung, so I think it is the front oil seal that needs replacing. Can you direct me to a diagragm or procedure to do this? It looks like it can be done without pulling the engine.
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    Transom replacement

    I'm retoring a 1959 14' Wizard runabout with a 35hp Johnson. I've removed the old rotted transom from the inside, leaving the outer skin. The old transom was 3/4" plywood full depth with the upper 8" (from the splashwell up) doubled up. The glass on the inside (under the splashwell) only came up...
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    Starts but won't keep runnung

    I'm restoring a 1959 35hp Johnson RDS-20 that was not run for about ten years. I've replaced the line and sqeeze bulb from the tank to the motor. Compression is 150psi (cold) both cylinders. I can get it to start using the choke and it runs for about ten seconds then stops. It will start again...
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    shift/throttle box lubrication

    I have just disassembled and cleaned on old shift/trottle box on a 1958 35hp Johnson OB. Any recommendations for a lubricant to use when reassembling? Seloc just says to use a "light lubricant" and not a hard grease. Thanks in advance for your help.
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    1959 35hp Johnson Shift Lockout position

    I am restoring grandpa's old 35hp Johnson OB and have ordered the factory books. OB is new to me so I'm tring to figure things out. In the meantime, It looks like the shift lockout bar is not positioned properly. When in nuetral, idle, position should it be on the brass cam plate under the...
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    please clarify terminology

    OK, time for a newbie question...Would someone please clarify what the different cooling system terms mean. I see "sea water" pump term used with "raw" water systems and "fresh water" systems. If I'm always on a lake in fresh water, is the "sea water" reference the same? I think I understand...
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    exhaust separator O rings

    I'm replacing the Y pipe assembly on my 1971 Trisonic,Mercruiser 888, Ford V8, 302, 188hp and need a diagragm/ part number for the O rings between the exhaust separator and the transom plate. Also, should I use a sealer in addition to the O rings?
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    need Y-pipe

    Can anyone direct me to where I could get a Y-pipe for my 1971 mercruiser 888, Ford 302, 188hp, Alpha1 drive?
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    tandem trailer question

    I'm new to boating and I recently bought a 1971 18' tri-hull with a trailer. The tandem trailer seems a little big for the boat or the set up is not quite right. A few questions: 1.Does the 10% tongue weight rule apply to tandem trailers? 2. I think I need to adjust the position of the winch...
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    exhaust bellows holes

    I'm restoring a 1971 Trisonic, Ford 302 v8 188hp, R (?) outdrive. I was doing a warm-up on muffs in th driveway before taking it to the lake and noticed two small holes in the lower bellows (exhaust) between the transome and outdrive. The bellows had looked to be in good condition, maybe a...
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    Dip stick oil leak

    I'm restoring a 1971 Trisonic, ford v8 188hp, R outdrive. I have a small oil leak from the dip stick holder at the oil pan. It looks like it is seeping from between the metal plate that is rivetted to the pan and the pan. Can this be sealed with something?
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    Cracked Riser

    Can a cracked riser be welded or otherwise repaired? 1971 Ford 302 188hp, mercrusier R.
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    erratic gas guage

    I am restoring a 1971 Mercury Trisonic, Ford 302 v8, pre-Alpha(?)outdrive. One gas tank is original and not in use. The other looks new, plastic. However, its gas gauge varies in its reading, showing sometimes 1/4 full, somtimes 1/2 full, even though the tank is full. Any ideas?
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