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    Astro Bass restore metflake gelcoat

    I have a new restore project this year and have read many suggestions on how to finish buffed out metal flake gelcoat. I have a feature stripe that I feel can be saved by removing the cloudy areas with compound. When wet the finish looks almost like new. But then it dries and the cloudy look...
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    Serial number/model question

    Hey guys, just bought an older (1994)Astro Bass as a new project. It has a 2001? 75 Merc on it. Can anyone tell me where I can find a serial number on this engine? I would like to get a service manual for it. Thanks and Happy new year to all! Madpole BTW I found a number on the...
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    fuel consumption Merc 115 and update on previous repair issues

    I have an 84 Merc 115 inline 6 that I have been working on and have received numerous "assists' from the Good Guys on this forum. And THANKS TO YOU ALL! My problem was that my motor could only run at half throttle. Well, after all the help and hours of....fuel line replacement, spark...
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    Power loss 115 merc.....STILL....update!

    ie: No power past 1/2 throttle. OK guys. (Laddies, Charlieb Lone Dove, etc.) You recommended a link and sync, but I don't have a timing light (yet). Just got back from lake. Disconnected the idle stabilizer and tried...still no improvement. However,!!!! I was able to get the engine to...
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    Power loss 115 merc.....STILL!

    Hi all! Well it is starting to get warm again here and I have finished my restoration project. However, I have not been able to find and fix my power loss under load problem. (only acheives 1/2 throttle) It actually runs very smoothly unless I try to give it more than about 1/2. I have...
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    Power loss 115 merc

    I am considering buying a boat with a 1985 - 115hp merc outboard. The engine starts and seems to run well on the hose fitting but loses power under a load. The owner has had the carbs rebuilt and replaced one switchbox with no change. He also said the compression tested good. He's done with...
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