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    Why close, and lock older threads?

    There have been many times, this forum and other's where I've had a question or a problem. I've search (as is recommend) and found where someone else asked the same question, there might be a page or two of good responses, troubleshooting measures etc. If that thread isn't already closed, and...
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    Anyone try a fuel pump rebuild kit for VP 5.0/5.7 GXI/GI?

    I was reading this older thread: http://forums.iboats.com/forum/engine-repair-and-maintenance/volvo-penta-i-o-inboard-gas-engines-outdrives/609245-my-solution-for-fuel-pump-problems-on-5-7-gi-and-gxi-penta/page4 It looks like the low pressure part number wasn't know at that time. I found a...
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    1965 18hp Evinrude. Timing mark doesn't line up when points are open

    I've been working on this '65 18hp motor that I got in a non-running state. I recently got it running but it was misfiring badly. I installed new points, and condensers, and set the point gap to .20 thou. What is really confusing me is that if I install the flywheel and rotate the flywheel to...
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    My Flywheel Is Rubbing

    1965 18hp. I bought this motor not running, I replaced one of the coils (the black one). The coil is only rubbing one side of the flywheel, the outside edge of the coil is rubbing, and the top of the coil is rubbing. What is strange is that only one side of the flywheel is touching, does this...
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    Texas homemade trailer loophole closed?

    I heard that now with trailer inspection being required (over a certain weight) that to register a homemade trailer you have to go to the DPS office and get a weight cert etc. I run homemade plates on a couple of my watercraft trailers. I know none of them are stolen and I've always just risked...
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    Steering Helm angle change?

    The steering on my '98 Sunbird Fish and Ski, which has an '85 Merc 150 Black Max can be a chore. A new steering cable would probably help a bit, but I think the main problems are the size and angle of the steering wheel, and the 9'' static setback plate I have to run puts the cable in a bind...
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    Some good basic info in this surveying video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mo8rcrOH5N8 - Surveying a boat. Also.. if you ever feel like your boat project is too big.. watch these three part series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFzpM6hrGrY&feature=youtu.be&t=424
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    Sending unit doubles use for alarm and temp?

    I stripped the motor (1985 Mercury blackmax 150) gauges, and controls from an '85 skeeter back in November. I had to strip it in a hurry. Luckily installing the motor and all the controls to my boat has gone pretty smooth so far. One thing I'm confused about though, there is a sending unit on...
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    Foam stringer replacement with cap in place

    I have a 1998 Sunbird Fish and Ski 190. I bought the hull for $900. I put an 1978 Mercury 140hp TOP motor on it that I had from another boat. After trailer work, new upholstery and lots of motor parts I now have like $4,500 into this thing. That is with doing all the work myself, except for the...
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    I don't understand my boat's trolling motor wiring.. pics

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    Foam stringers delamenated from hull.. what to do?

    I have a 1998 Sunbird Fish and Ski 190. I bought the hull for $900. I put an 1978 Mercury 140hp TOP motor on it that I had from another boat. After trailer work, new upholstery and lots of motor parts I now have like $4,500 into this thing. That is with doing all the work myself, except for the...
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    1978 Mercury 140HP Tachometer options? "Mercury only"

    I have a 1978 140hp Mercury outboard with a non-working tach. The tach doesn't appear to be a mercury product. It says somewhere on the outboard to use "mercury only" tachometers. Is that a "hard" rule? If I need to use mercury. Will this part number work? 15110A 1
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    1978 140hp Mercury Temp Monitoring Options

    I am trying to decide how to monitor the temperatures on my '78 mercury outboard. There is a hole near one of the spark plugs for a sending unit. I do not have a sending unit. I have found an alarm (speaker) for sale with a two wire pig tail hanging out of it. If I purchase that, will I only...
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    1980 90hp Merc for $200?

    I have a 1978 140hp Merc that I'm about to install on a project hull. I'm replacing seals in the lower unit and the timing belt. I was cruising craigslist and came across a 1980 90hp Merc with a stainless prop for $200. I'm thinking about picking it up for parts, but I'm not sure how many things...
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