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    Prestolite ESZ 4015 Tilt Trim

    I have a 1972 Johnson 65 HP OB that has an aftermarket tilt/trim unit. The tilt motor mounts on the Starboard side of the OB and has a "swing arm" attached to the OB. The hydrolic arm moves up and down when not under load. It moves the OB up and down some of the time. It gets stuck up...
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    1972 Johnson 65 Starting Problem

    This is my first OB so I am still learning. I have an OEM service manual for it. Been trying to get this motor running...it was free and I only started it up briefly when I first got it a year and a half ago (before my restore project). If I spray Seafoam Deep Creep into the carbs...and crank...
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    Oven cycling On/Off

    Recently, my oven has been acting up. I turn it on sometimes and it works flawlessly. Other times...I turn it on...the heating elements glow red for a few minutes..then you can hear it switch off...and the elements go dark. All the lights on the console show it still on...and eventually it...
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    Lubriplate 777

    In my service manual (for 1972 Johnson) it says to lube the Starter Pinion Gear Shaft with "Lubriplate 777". I have looked everywhere (even the Lubriplate website) and I can't find what type of lubricant this is (oil or grease) and what can be used instead. Any suggestions? -JMW
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    Windshield Question

    When I removed my windshield I had to cut the bolts under the cap to remove it. I am ready to re-mount the windshield but I have found that there is no access to the bolt heads..they are blocked by the actual glass. All the frame corners are rivoted together. Do I have to drill out the...
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    1972 Johnson 65

    I have a 1972 65 HP Johnson Hydro Electric OB. I got this motor for free with a boat and it started a few years ago once before I removed it from the boat and stored it for 2 years. I have re-mounted the motor and now I cant get ti to do anything....no noise..no nothing when I turned the key...
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    Floor Question - is it enough?

    I put in my new floor.... 15/32" thick A-C exterior ply. Faired the edges with poly and micro-ballon peanut butter. I coated it with polyester resin (bottom before installation top after glued and screwed). I laid 3/4 oz mat over entire floor (extending 3-6" onto hull). Coated it with...
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    Accessory Amp/Watts Wire Question

    I have been reading for about 2 days now...and I understand that a simple "use #14 wire for accessory X" is not the correct answer. I have printed out all kinds of charts saying that the wire gauge should be X if the run is Y and the amp draw is Z but, what I can't seem to locate is the...
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    Motion Activated Lights

    I want to install some motion sensors for some lights inside and outside of my house. I want to be able to turn them on/off with a switch on demand without affecting the motion detection functionality. Example: Backyard Floodlight. I can flip a switch and turn it on..and it will stay on...
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    2002 Mazda Protege

    Check engine light went on yesturday and Speedometer registering "0"...computer says Speedsensor Error. I ordered a new sensor today. Will be in Monday. Can anybody tell me where it is located and how to get to it? How hard is it to replace? I am hoping for a simple...unplug, unbolt...
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    Refrigerator Thermostat

    I just got a great deal on an Avanti Kegerator...so I thought. It seems that the unit is known for a "less than stellar" thermostat. Alot of complaints about large fluxuations in temp (from 20* F to 60* F) without touching the dail. My question - how hard is it to replace just the...
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    Wet Sanding Gelcoat

    Quick question. I sprayed gelcoat. I now have some orange peel effect. What is the "recommended" wet sanding procedure...what grit should I start with and how fine should I go? At what point do I switch to polishing compound? Thanks. -JMW
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    Gelcoat Expectations

    I am re-gelcoating the bottom of my boat. The temps have dropped to the 40s-50s. I have an enclosed canopy but it doesn't retain heat well. I may be buying a propane "torpedo" heater to try to keep it in the 60s* for extended periods of time. I was wondering if I was apply a coat when it...
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    Fiberglass Sandwich Problem

    Here is what I did: -Cut 3 pieces of exterior grade A-C plywood to fit my transom. -Sanded. -Wiped down with acetone (could not find styrene anywhere). -Applied polyester resin on once side of first piece. -Layed mat and added more resin (wetted out mat completely). -Applied polyester resin to...
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    Newb Questions

    Hi. I am slowly rebuilding a 1976 Glastron v162...I just found a 1976 Mercury 115 HP for sale locally. My questions: 1. How do I measure to find if I need a 20" or a 25" shaft? (and how do I measure the outboard to find out which it has? - just in case - the seller is unsure) 2. It...
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    Replacement Fin Strap???

    I have a pair of ScubaPro Seawing fins. I bought them in 1990 so they are 16 years old. One of the straps finally broke. I have searched high and low but I can not find a strap to replace it. The stap is a simple 1 1/2" wide strap..no ribs..no frils...just a strap. The bucket holds it with...
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    Lost Catch Bag....

    Lost: Yellow Catch bag full of lobsters... just off of Graves Lighthouse - Boston Harbor. :'( The story: Out diving with the dive club (South Shore Neptunes). First dive in about 30-50 feet along the reef. Caught around 8-10 lobsters...my personal best. When I got back to the boat...tied...
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    Ethanol replacing MTBE article

    I am sure this has been discussed before..but just read this article.. Fuel for thought ********************************************************* By AMANDA LEHMERT STAFF WRITER EAST FALMOUTH - On a stifling July afternoon, Green Pond Tackle and Marina owner Harry Turner sat surrounded by dozens...
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    1976 Glastron v162 Stringers and Transom

    I posted this on the Glastron section and got no replies...sooo thought I would give it a shoot here.... Anybody have a picture of what the transom and bilge area originally looked like in this boat? I have ripped out almost all of the floor and found that the stringer don't seem to actually...
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    1976 v162 Stringers and Transom

    Anybody have a picture of what the transom and bilge area originally looked like in this boat? I have ripped out almost all of the floor and found that the stringer don't seem to actually atach to the transom. The bilge is a half circle made with just fiberglass. This was probably due to the...
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