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    Feedback needed

    How can I send you a couple of very short videos of my 115 hp merc running on land for the first time in 8 months? It started well, but seems to be spewing out water in a wierd way & was hoping someone could look at the videos (6 & 12 secs long) & tell me what they think. I will try to send...
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    Battery Cover material

    There is not enough height in my boat where the battery sits in the battery box with the lid on. What kind of material can I use to safely cover the top of the battery to prevent any sparking or electrolyte spill over. The second gas tank is very close (within 4 inches) to the battery. Also...
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    2 stroke oil

    I just bought a ski / fishing boat with an 115 hp Merc Tower of Power outboard. Does it matter what kind of 2 stroke oil it should run? What do u suggest? Thank you
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    How to cut wax

    I just bought an older 16' fibreglass ski boat. It's got some deep scratches on the outside of it from (I assume) rubbing against docks. A boating guy told me the best way to remove them wud be to cut wax them out, but i really don't know how to do that. Can anyone here give me step by step...
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    Power trim down question

    I recently had my boat motor winterized. i asked the mechanic to remove the battery from the boat as i wanted tto keep it warm in the house for the winter. He did that, but now I want to power trim the motor vertical (down), but not sure which cable in the boat is negative or which one is...
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    Where's manual tilt?

    Ok..I'm beginning to come around & believe you. but even i the release valve or screw is on the pump, where EXACTLY do i find it? I can send your more pictures for you to x the exact spot where it is,, but i'm not even sure what to take a picture of now
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    Where's manual tilt?

    you may not understand. all I'm looking for is the hydraulic release valve or screw (as most boat motors have) to be able to put the trim down without power. Does that explain it better? it's on the engiine somewhere. first of all, I manually lift the motor up enough so that I can unlock it...
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    Where's manual tilt?

    ok, but what the heck is the splash well and where exactly is it? is it a valve or a screw I'm looking for? Sorry, but I'm a real rookie in this. That's why i was asking you to point it out on the pics i sent. Thank you
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    Where's manual tilt?

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    Where's manual tilt?

    I was mentioning a few weeks ago that i had problems finding out where EXACTLY the little screw or nut is to manually release the hydraulics to i could put the motor vertical. You wanted me to take a picture of the pump, so i think i did. (Sorry, but to be honest, I don't even know where the...
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    Where's manual tilt?

    Where EXACTLY is the manual tilt valve or screw on a 1979 Mercury 115 hp "Tower of Power"? I will attach a picture of the right (starboard) side of motor. I believe what I'm looking for in within that picture somewhere, but I don't know exactly where. Can someone please point out where exactly...
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    Batteries And Gas Tanks - Too Close

    PLEASE HELP. I'm a rookie to all this. Should I keep gas tank vent closed or open when transporting the boat with gas in the metal external boat tank? I have 2 tanks right next to each other which are right next (3“ away) from the battery (in a battery box with no top) The 2 metal gas...
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    Needing help

    I know I'm not in the right forum &5 was hoping you could direct me to the right one. I have an old 1974-A Eska 4.5 outboard & am trying to find a pdf manual for it. Thank you
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    shim for transom

    Would mica board act as a good thin but strong shim between the engine clamps & the fiberglass on the inside of a transom? I only have 1/4" space, but I don't want the clamps to dig into the fibreglass. Thanks A friend tried to tell me that the transom material (on both the interior & the...
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    Sorry..I need help

    This question is engine related & I can't find the appropriate "forum room" to post it. Can u direct me? Anyway, here's the question: I have a 1971 (maybe 1972) Yamaha P-165 8 hp I need a Throttle Cam Magneto Control I think the serial # is S242271
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    Engine just died HELP!

    still 1/4 tank of gas left on 8 hp boat motor.running good then just died. .I did have air valve on tank closed when it ran good, then just died. Yamaha 8 hp P165 (reply to ricc@shaw.ca)
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    Prop doesn't turn

    I have a Yamaha P 165 8 hp Gear shift works, but prop won;t turn. Reply to ricc@shaw.ca
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    2006 8 hp 2 stroke question

    Does anyone know where I can get a owner's manual free (to print it) or cheap (< $10.00 including shipping to Canada)? I have a pdf of one, but can't print it out? Thank you
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    HELP WITH P165

    What would a used (but good) 8 HP P165 good for? I'd like to know where I can find out all about them. For ex: Is it 4 stroke? What is the size of the pitch & the stroke? What year was it built? Where can I get parts if needed? Thank u in advance for prompt replies.
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    Ignition coil

    I'm trying to find an ignition coil for a Viking 6 hp model 64021 Can anyone help?
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