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    Interchangeable Lower Units (115 Inline 6)

    Hello all. I've got a '79 Merc 115 inline 6 (ser #5240607) with a bum lower unit. I've got a lead on a replacement candidate coming off a '75 inline 115 (sorry, don't have the ser number). Is there any reason I would not be able to use the lower unit from the '75 as a replacementnI ? I...
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    Glastron Carlson CVX Stringer Question

    Hello all. I'm in the process of restoring a '79 Glastron Carlson CVX 16 Deluxe and was wondering if anyone out there had pictures (or knows the layout) of a CVX under restoration that would show the layout/location of the stringers. The boat is 95% solid - there was only one very small soft...
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    Glastron Carlson CVX 16 Stringer Question

    Hello all. I'm in the process of restoring a '79 Glastron Carlson CVX 16 Deluxe and was wondering if anyone out there had pictures (or knows the layout) of a CVX under restoration that would show the layout/location of the stringers. The boat is 95% solid - there was only one very small soft...
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    Trim Tilt Question for 1979 Merc 150 V6

    Hello. I just came into a 1979 Mercury 150 V6 w/T&T (don't have the serial number handy) and have a question regarding the trim/tilt unit. The motor came with the 4 inch hydraulic hose missing on the transom assembly (previous owner said it had a hole so he removed it). Well, I've replace the...
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    Seal(s) Replacement on 1979 Mercury 115 I-6

    Once again, I turn the trusting advice and instruction of the Iboats forum to help with a maintenance/repair issue (past threads have proven invaluable). My newest 'project' involves the restoration of a '79 Glastron CVX-16 and '79 Merc 115 I-6. Little history . . . I purchased the boat as a...
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    Ignition issue with 1979 Merucyr 115

    I'm troubleshooting a 1979 inline 6 Merc 115. The problem: nothing happens when the key is turned at the control. What I've done: - Load tested the new battery - 12.6 v good to go - Tested voltage from battery to starter solenoid - 12.6v good to go - Jumped from battery to starter - starter...
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    Changing a Merc Impeller

    This is my first time changing the impeller on my 1960 Merc 300 and I don't have the special tool required to remove the cover plate over the impeller. Does anyone know where I could get one of these tools, or, does anyone know of the 'poor man's' solution to getting to the impeller? Also...
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    1960 Merc 300 No Spark - Little help?

    Hello everyone, and thanks for taking the time to try and help me. I've got a 1960 Merc 300 E that I'm trying to resurrect. I got the motor as a project and, despite it being an 'E' model (indicating electric start), it did not come with a starter, interior wire connections, or even a flywheel...
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    Milky lower unit lube?

    Hello, everyone. I'm in the process of trying to 'revive' a 1957 Johnson 35 RD-19. I've got in running well, but, have a question regarding the lower unit lube. I drained the old lube (have no idea how old it was) and yes, it was 'milky', leading me to believe that the seals are bad...
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    EXTREMELY high revving

    Anyone ever experienced this? Just put new points (set to .020), coils, condensers, and plugs in my '54 Johnson 25 (RD-16), along with rebuilding the carb with new gaskets, valve/seat, and float and took her to the test tank. Thought I was good to go. She fired up in three pulls and I set the...
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    '86 Johnson 90hp VRO Part Number Help

    Hello. Does anyone know the part number for the VRO unit for a 1986 90hp Johnson? I need to replace my VRO unit but, want to ensure I get the right part as they're not cheap.<br /><br />Thanks very much,<br /><br />Tyler
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    Johnson Compression

    Anybody know what the cylinder compression should be for a 1960 Johnson 40 hp model RD-22? I understand that the engine should be run for a few minutes prior to testing, but, I have not done that. I'm first trying to determine if the engine is worth restoring. So, the test will be a 'dry'...
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    25 hp Johnson Rough Idle

    Looking for help for why my 1954 Johnson 25 idles rough then quits. I've installed new coils, new condensors, new points (gapped to .020), new plugs (gapped to .030), newly rebuilt carb (installed a new float, needle and seat, gaskets, high/low speed needle packing, and cleaned with carb...
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    1954 Johnson 25 HP Restoration

    Hello, and thanks in advance for those who can offer me their time, knowledge, and assistance.<br /><br />I've recently decided to 'tune up' a 1954 Johnson 25 hp (RD-16) to put on the back of my 1952 Peterborough Cedarstrip. I'll admit that I know more about boat restoration than I do motors...
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