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    Chevy Trans cooler Install

    Hi Everyone, I am about to install a trans cooler on my '95 Chevy Tahoe. I would like to put it on the "In" line to the radiator. How can I tell which line is in and out? Thanks Jim
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    I am stumped. Lower unit.

    My lower unit went on my motor so I removed it, and am trying to install a new (used) one. I set it up in neutral on both the engine and LU per the Mercury manual. I am able to slip it up, turn the motor and get the driveshaft in. I am having trouble getting the shift shafts lined up. It...
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    Cat. Parts

    Hi,<br />I recently purchased an American Sail 12.5 Aqua Cat. One of the rudders is busted. I have been searching ebay with no luck. I also contacted American sail, but had an outragous price for the rudder. <br /><br />Anyone have any idea where I can get an affordable used one? Summer is...
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    Can't shift out of reverse...

    Hi everyone...<br />I am having problems with my OB. I can move the shifter smoothly (with engine off) through the forad position, and neutral. But once I put it in reverse it gets jammed. I took apart the control box and rebuilt it with the help of the service manual. It operates fine...
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    Race Boat restoration Update..

    1983 Sooy Vinatage APBA Inboard Hydroplane. T/Y class. 1.5stock/ 1L modifide. <br /><br />Well after a brief vacation with some motorcylce and car projects, I got back to work on the boat. For those who don't remeber me, this is my first attempt at a wood project. I also attached some pics...
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    Will this improve power...

    I was finishing up my project of installing a new water pump (first timmer) and was thinking. Will removing the plastic plate in front of the carborator add a little more power? It seems logical that by removing this cover colder air can reach the carbs. And, the carbs are still protected by...
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    Water in Lower Unit :: Update ::

    Hi everyone. <br />I performed the preasure test on my lower unit today. I found air leaking out around the shift rod. I am looking at an exploded diagram of the lower unit and there is an oil seal and an O-ring that is part of the shift rod assembly. Could this be what is causing oil to...
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    Water in lower unit...

    Hi,<br />This fall while I was winterizing my engine I found water in the lower unit. What has to be replaced to fix this? I am mechanicly inclined and will be doing the work myself. <br /><br />1977<br />70hp Mercury<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Jim
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    West System and Varnish questions

    Hi,<br />I am begining the reassembly of the Ula Kai (vintage hydroplane). I have heard that the West System is the best epoxies to work with. I have never worked with an epoxy before. I was looking over the manufatures website to purchase a bit of the resin and hardner to practice with on some...
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    The best place to buy Merc parts...

    Good morning,<br />I have a few projects I would like to get done on my 70hp (1977) outboard this winter. Impeller change, new seals, wires, etc.<br />Anyway, where is the best place to buy parts for this engine? There isn't any boat parts stores in my area that I know of (North Jersey), so...
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    What year is my engine?

    Hi, <br />Can you please tell me what year my 70hp Merc. engine is? Serial no. 4573153. <br /><br />Thank you.<br /><br />Jim
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    Towing with a TBird

    Hi,<br />I am new here, and a relitively new boat owner, not quite a year yet. <br />Anyway I have two boats, 13' Sooy hydroplane, inboard, that I am restoring. When I am finished with it I would love to pull it with my 1993 TBird which has a worked engine, upgraded trans, and a lot of my own...
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