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    1977 merc 4.5hp linkags (timing)

    Can anyone here please let me know the proper way to adjust the throttle/timing links on this motor? This is a kicker for my boat and spends 90% of its time at trolling speed so I just want to get it all perfect and running as well as I can. I rebuilt the carb, replaced fuel lines and put a...
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    1975 402 service manual

    Does anyone have a link for this service manual? Thanks
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    My 1984 Merc 402 does not exist....

    SN# is 7060651 that is the sn on the block and the plate on the transom bracket. it is a long shaft elec start. anyone have any info about this?
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    Starting my boat resto this weekend, Advice?

    Re: Starting my boat resto this weekend, Advice? Got the rub rail out and poped the cap off, Removed seats and carpet, and started "Scooping" the transom out...lol yes it is that rotten. From what I can see so far, There is only one stringer right down the center (There may be shorter...
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    Starting my boat resto this weekend, Advice?

    Going to be replacing the floor and transom on my boat over the next 3 weeks. Any advice or tool recommendation to make the job a little less painfull would be appreciated! Boat is a 1975 Internatonal Fiberglass (EX-EL) 16" Cathedral hull. I will be drilling the rivets out and removing the top...
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    The old " I broke bolts off in the head question"

    Decided to check the thermostat in my 1966 Chrysler 50, All 3 screws broke off in the head. Any tips on how to get them out? or should I just drill out a size larger and use bigger bolts? keep in mind they are very very weak and twisted off like they had been made out of lead. Here is a pic.
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    1966 Chrysler 50 short shaft to long shaft conversion.

    I belive all the parts I need to do this conversion are. 1 drive shaft 2 leg extension 3 shift link 4 water pick up tube I had a deal with a fellow iboater to swap my short parts for his long shaft parts as he needed a short and I need a long. But he is now MIA. So if anyone here has the parts...
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    Link @ sync for 1966 Chrysler 50hp

    I cant seem to find the right info for the full timing adjustment for this motor. It is a Battery Ignition, and in fantastic shape inside and out. I want to go over the entire motor and have it running like a clock for next season. I have most of the info as per point gap, plug gap and all...
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    What to expect from my Motor/Hull combination.

    So this is my NEWB Question. This fall I rescued a 1975 15 ft Cathedral hull Fiberglass Boat It is an EX-EL Acadian. (Doing a Transom and floor on it) On the Tag it states Max load of 1280 lbs How much this boat weighs I have no idea. I got this boat for $25.00, No trailer, motor or steering...
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    Post pictures of the fish you catch!!

    Re: Post pictures of the fish you catch!! This is my Favorite pic, Myself, My GF, and our 4 kids all in a 16ft PrinceCraft canoe with the ever faithful 1956 3hp lightwin and a stringer full of nice sized walleye!
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    late 40's early 50's Viking (Gale) info and your thoughts.

    I have a chance to pick up this motor it is a 5hp twin, Has good compression. (Not sure if it runs) I can get the motor on trade for a laptop I have circa 2006...not really worth much. Anyway, What is the parts availability like for this motor? I want to put it into service as a troller on my...
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    1965 Chrysler / West bend 50

    Re: 1965 Chrysler / West bend 50 Yeah I will Take a better pic today, Was dark out and I was using a poor camera, I will get a pic once the rain lets up a little. and also put the wire codes in to text for you. From the photo you sent me, It looks like you will need to do some traceing to...
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    1965 Chrysler / West bend 50

    Re: 1965 Chrysler / West bend 50 I will have to get a better pic of the label when it is light out tomorrow, But this may give you an idea of what it should look like....but your rectifier will be diffrent from my home built one.
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    Transom/motor shaft length question.

    Hello Guys and gals, My Name is Dustin, I am from Winnipeg Manitoba Canada. This is my question as I have just bought my first 2 Boats. (I am off work with a Busted leg so I figure spending my time buying cheap boats would be a good hobby)...Anyway. I have 2 boats 1 is a 16ft Cathedral hull...
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