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    Outdrive sealant

    I have taken the motor and bracket out of the boat to do some work on the transom. What is the correct sealant to use to put the motor bracket back on the boat transom. It is a mercruiser 140 Thank you
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    Yamaha carb trouble

    I have a 15HP 4stroke Yamaha Model F15eshz 2001. I purchased this motor used 2 years ago. When I put fresh gas in it at the start of the season and pumped the bulb gas ran out of the top or the carb. I disassembled the carb cleaned it it ran fine for the year. The next year at the start of the...
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    Yamaha 15 hp no spark to plugs

    I have a 2001 F15EHZ 4 cyc. It was running fine. Went to restart and would run only with the choke out. I pulled the plugs one was fouled. The other nice and tan clean burning. I cleaned the plugs and it does not start. I pulled the plugs again and grounded them to the block and turned the motor...
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    Yamaha 15 hp no spark

    I have a 2001 f15EHZ. It started but would not run with choke off. I pulled plugs and 1 plug was fouled. I cleaned both plugs and reinstalled. Now I have no spark to either plug. I removed plugs and grounded them against the block turned motor over and no spark to either plug. Is this the right...
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    Thinning Polyester Resin

    What do you use to thin resin? I want to coat the edge of the plywood deck. Does this affect curing time? Do you thin first then add catylst?
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    Outdrive Manual Question

    Could you please tell me if the Mercruiser outdrive manual shows the transom bracket install to the boat along with the outdrive install? Does it also show the gimbel brg, u-joint,boot install? Thanks
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    Foam chemical compatibility

    Can you pour us composit's foam over polystyerne foam (GEO FOAM)? Will it melt it? Thanks
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    Fiberglass an moisture questions

    I am restoring a 1982 G/W 19'. I have put in new stringers and repaired the transom. The stringres are now glassed and I am ready to put on the deck. For moisture control should I paint the under side of the deck or fiberglass it with mat and resin? After reading most of the FOAM info. I am...
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    Yamaha running rough

    I have a 2001 15hp electric start four stroke. It starts and runs at the first turn. While idling it is rough. Does not change when warmed up. It goes to full throttle but still seems rough. At full throttle it will run for a while then bog down to half throttle then run a while and stop. It...
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    Yamaha stuck in gear

    I have a 2001 electric start manual shift 15hp.4 cycle. When putting motor into forward the boat moved forward for a short distance then stalled. I cannot shift to netrual. I lifted motor and can turn motor over with the prop. so motor is not seized. Any suggestions as to a fix??
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    Fuel Filter Fittings

    I am putting together a multi-stage filtration system for my cummins diesel. My question is what is the best fittings for this application. I will be using reducer bushings and a short pipe nipple. I heard that the sulfur in diesel fuel is not compatible with yellow brass. I am not sure if this...
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    Mercruiser Manual

    I need the Mercruiser Manual #3. Where is the best place to buy this? I have looked on ebay with no luck. Does anyone have this manual and would like to sell it?.
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    To foam or not

    Hello, I am restoring a 1981 Grady White. I have gutted the boat and replaced all the stringers. I repaired the transom rot with new wood. The stringers are now glassed in. My question is should I replace the foam that was in the boat. I am reluctunt to refoam for the following reasons. I cannot...
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    Identifying Mercruiser Year by Serial #

    Hello, I am new to to this board in terms of posting.but am amazed at the wealth of knowledge here. I started a project boat.1981 Grady White 19' runabout. It had a motor with water in the oil,and left out with water in the block. I got another motor but I don't know the year. Is there a way to...
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    Opinions on which motor to repower

    I am repowering a 19' GW. It had a 120 4cyl motor. I am thinking of repowering with a 170HP 6cyl. Is this motor still made? How is it for getting parts? It is a 1986 model.
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