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    cutting paint

    I am priming and paint my 16ft lowe aluminum boat and i need to know how much thinner to cut the paint with if any. I am new to this. I have completed the gluv-it epoxy step, by the way thanx for all the help there. Its all prep-ed for primer and paint now. I am using a pneumatic paint sprayer...
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    aluminum paint

    I tried to search the forums but did not realy come up with any useful info, perhaps i may not be doing something right. I have applied the gluv-it and next i am going to need to paint the inside and out of a 16 ft lowe. It is used mostly for salt water. I do not leave it in the water when i am...
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    Gluv-It

    I am refinishing an aluminum boat and gluv-it came highly recomended. Can I apply this with my pneumatic paint sprayer and is there anything i should know before applying? I have completely stripped the hull down to bare metal. Any suggestions would be very helpful. Thanks in advance. Ryan
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    Aluminum boat repair

    I am re-newing my 16 ft Lowe aluminum boat, I have stripped it down to the bare aluminum and I am about to cover it with gluv-it. It had a live well at one time and there is a hole where it used to be. I was wondering if there is anyway to repair the hole without any welding? Any other input on...
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    Mounting an outboard

    I have a 40 hp mercury on a 18' Lowe boat. It cavitates bad in turns. It has no power trim or tilt and performs good except in turns. What is the best depth for this motor to be mounted? How far below the bottom of the boat should the prop or lower unit be? Thanx in advance!<br /><br />Ryan
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    overheating....?

    a friend has a OMC I/O and the engine is over heating. Its pumping some water out but not much. What is a couple quck things we can do to trouble shoot before breaking it down? Thanks in Advace.
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    Correct cables?

    i am trying to buy some new cables for my older model mercury 4cyl 40hp oil injected motor, however there is a non-returnable warranty and i want to be sure i am getting to correct cables..below is a link can anyone help me? the length is ok but cant tell about the ends.<br /><br />Quicksilver...
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    air fitting????

    I have a friend with a mercury 200 and it would not keep cool when running. at idle it was fine. we replaced the water pump, then tried...no luck, we replaced the thermostat, tested it also it was fine but replaced it anyhow. upon removal of the power unit we noticed a valve stem. you cannot...
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    Water in oil reservoir...

    Oil injected 40 hp keeps building up moisture in 2cyl oil resevoir. I replaced cap and gasket, still keeps getting condensation or somehow water in it and have to remove float bowls and flush resevoir. Any suggestions? Can I just pre-mix my gas and if so how do I disconnect the low oil alarm and...
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    Aluminum bottom repair...

    I have an 18ft aluminum lowe boat. The seam on the bottom has water seapping in it and also a few rivets are leaking. What is the best way to go about repairing this or is there a sealer/paint that will cure it? Looking the most inexpensive route. Thanks in advance !!
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    lower unit oil capacity?

    Not sure exact year, 40hp 4cyl Mercury, oil injected. I am trying to find out how much oil to put in lower unit. Can anyone give me a ball park? do i fill it up to the vent or is that too much? <br /> Thanks in advance !!
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    Virago85 or Laddie

    Merc 40hp 4cyl. I have milky exhaust. I was told it was oil residue or fogging from winter lay up. I have a photo if you dont mind looking at it. Just seems like alot of oil to me. I checked lower unit. oil is fine in it. Let me know if where to send photo. Thanks in advance.
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    Crankcase Oil???

    Where and how do I check the crankcase oil level in a 1994 Mercury 40 hp inline 4cyl?
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