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    19p to a 15p on force 125

    was looking to purchase a "tubing prop" for my little speed boat. problem im havin is im on and off plane because prop is too tall. runs great for speed or for adult tube rides but I need 1 for the kids. (always sayin slow down, or we're bogin out" contantly on and off the throttle has...
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    Knob on control unit? whats it do?

    I have a 1988 force 125, with Us controller (I think its US) small section in the manual about this control setup. but it does not mention the small black knob under the key. had the controls apart once and saw that it goes to an adjusting screw. What does it adjust?? when and how should...
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    DIDN'T ADD OIL! aauugh

    caught up int he moment and the oil jug was blocked by kitchen sink ETC. added 8 gallons to 18 gallon tank normally ran at 40 to 1. told wifey remember 8 gallons. end of weeekend, no issues, asked me on drive home. "why did you ask me to remember 8 gallons when we left the house" "OOOOH...
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    Whats a '68 merc 100HP worth

    found one for $500 dollars with controls. heard it run, has a idle issue. (want to idle a bit high) is it worth $500. whats the goin raqte for stuff like this. any and all info greatly appreciated.
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    150 FORCE or 69 100hp merc

    I have a delema. my 1968 merc 100hp has been leavin me stranded. the ignition pickup is screwed{i think) and is unavailable. bought as a project boat that my two sons and i restored together(boat not motor) was gonna sell the boat buy a better one one but they are now attached. i have the...
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    I HATE THEIFS!!! got my wheels!

    I'll save the explitives for the quiet of my garage but im pissed!!! Blew a tire on the way home from the lake(last month) and the other tire had a slow leak all season . so i decided to go get new tires for the boat. took the wheels off the boat loaded them up to go to the tire store...
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    1968 100 hp Distributer problems

    I have a '68 merc 100 hp. ive been having an issue with the motor dying after about 30 - 40 min runtime. I found a knowledgable person who said it is common for the distributer pickup to go bad and cause this problem. he also said it is a b!$%h to change this out (also expensive). Does any...
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    100hp Merc sudden stalling

    iI have a 100 HP merc on a small speed boat. this weekend at the lake I was tooling along for about 30 -40 minutes when suddenly the engine just shut off. no stumble, no sign of trouble nothing. Wife actually thought I just shut it off. triied to restart turns over strong, mess with fast...
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    Fuel fill hose

    On my restoration project I decided to go with a new plastic fuel cell as the old metal one was a little rusty inside. the problem I am having is that the fill neck on the new tank is offset about 6 inches from where th old filler neck was. I wanted to know if there is a place that sells offset...
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    Piranha Propellers?

    does aqnty body have an opinion on Piranha Propellers? I am looking to try a few different props on my boat and the quick change design and affordability seems like the way to go. any thoughts?:/
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    What is the pitch and diameter??

    I would like to know what the pitch and diameter of this prop is. quick silver # 4816316a519p Is this a good prop?
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    gun rebluing.

    how hard is it to reblue an older rifle? If I had it profesionally done, what is a good price? not real bad it just has been used so much the bluing is wore off where you carry it and on the clips. rem 740
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    it fit before why not now?

    From this past summer. My neighbor has a boat that fits in the garage as long as it is at an angle. this past summer I see him leave for the lake early, I didn't have mine running at the time so I stayed home. upon return from the lake after probably more than a few too many libations, I...
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    no overtemp light

    I posted this in electrical to no avail. maybe you merc guy know. I have a boat with a '68 mercury 1000. It does not have a overtemp light mounted in the boat. I was wondering if this motor has an overtemp senser settup and if so what do I need to hook this up. Does the control box wiring...
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    no overtemp light

    I have a boat with a '68 mercury 1000. It does not have a overtemp light mounted in the boat. I was wondering if this motor has an overtemp senser settup and if so what do I need to hook this up. Does the control box wiring support this system or is there sepperate wiring. I'd like to do this...
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    oil to fuel ratio.

    I know I asked before but I couldn't find the post. Does anyone have a chart that shows how much oil to put in different ratios. i printed one out before but it wasn't were I thought I put it. thanx alld:)
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    Can you ID this motor??

    Grandpa is pretty sick so we moved him closer. The old time boat racer had some old outboards in the shop. I looked on oldmerc.com but couldn't find out the vintage of one of them. a 25HP mercury, green in color serial # 30000027. Any body know what it is??
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    The basics on fiberglass

    I thought I was going to get away with no fiberglass work on my project, but I was wrong. I need to glass in new bases for my seats that are now being reupholstered. It is basicsally a rectangle about four inches high glassed to the bottom of the boat. I have never done fiberglass work...
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    power buffer with 3m polish

    I was going to use my power buffer to brighten up the gellcoat on my boat. It is not in that bad of shape, (some minor scratches with a few small gouges where people always get in) I was wondering if this would be to abrasive or create too much heat for the gelcoat. Also what is a good...
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    can you I.D. this prop?

    I am triing to I.D. the prop on my boat. It is a "68 merc 1000 and is probably the stock prop but????? It is stamped: MICHIGAN (in an arch) and then hand stamped: P R 1 5 7 C U P. Any help would be greatly apreciated.
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