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    Gear Lube Drain Plug

    Hey guys/Gals:<br /><br />I was winterizing my Merc and when I went to drain the lower unit, the drain plug is worn off enough that I am not able to remove it (Damn slot head fitting!!!). Any ideas how to get it off??<br /><br />Craig
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    Gear Ratio's

    I have a 1979 1/2 Merc 140 on a 1979 1/2 115 mid-tower and lower unit. My question is, was there a different gear ratio for the 140 and 115 or was it the same for both??? :confused: <br /><br />Craig
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    Prop Pitch question

    Hey guys:<br /><br />I took the boat out today and after I jumped from the battery to the starter (Sylinoid went from the house to the ramp), at WOT here in Priest River (2,300') I am only getting 5,200RPM with me and 2 full size Golden Retrievers and ~1/2 tank of fuel.<br /><br />Question is...
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    Outboard to I/O conversion

    Hey guys, I have heard of people going from a I/O to an outboard, but what about the other way??? What would have to be done? I have a 96 Glastron GS160. I think a 3.0L would be plenty of power for this little boat.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Any thoughts on the subject would be greatly...
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    Frozen steering

    Hey guys, took my boat out on Pend Oreille lake today and found that I couldn't turn the wheel, ov course that was after I pulled away from the dock. I managed to get it to turn some to get it back to the dock, but it was soo hard, I thought I was going to break the wheel or cable. Took it to...
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    1979 Merc 140 Power Trim/Tilt

    Hey guys, I just got my boat out of storage and found that it will tilt down, but not up. I don't get anything when I push the button up on the throttle, no click, no noise at all, worked when I put it into storage. Battery is fully charged, I know this cause I started it this afternoon and it...
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    Trying to buy a Volvo engine and outdrive

    I have a friend that wants to buy a 3.0L Volvo I/O package (Engine and outdrive) Where would I get a price and who could I get it from? We are in Northern ID (Priest River, ID).<br /><br />Thanks guys. Craig
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    Bow Fuel Tank

    I have a friend that has an old Larson 16' Inline 4 Volvo I/O. The fuel tank is next to the engine. He has tried to find a Bow Tank on the internet, but hasn't had any luck so far. Anyone here know where to get a 10-15 Gallon bow fuel tank?<br /><br />Thanks Guys.<br /><br />Craig
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    Mercury outboard or Force outboard

    I have seen this soo many times on E-bay and Boat Trader Online (And paper). People advertise that their Bayliner, Trophy, Maxum or whatever has a Mercury, or Mercury Marine, or Mercury Force motor on it. Are Force owners really that ashamed to admit that it is indeed a Force/Chrysler...
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    1988 Merc 200 hp intermitten problem

    Hey guys:<br /><br />I have a friend that has a 1988 Mercury 200hp outboard and I need to know how to test the electronics to see what (If Anything) is bad. He said that it intermittenly acts like it is dropping cylinders and then picking them up again. How do I test the Trigger(s), Switch...
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    Starting a Mercury 140hp

    I have heard several times that you "NEED" to have the motor totally vertical or even tucked under to be able to start them. That is not true. I start mine all the time during the off season on the trailer. I can't even get my motor vertical while on the trailer cause the boat sits too low...
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