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    Teleflex Morse System Mounting Problem

    I'm buying the Teleflex Morse system with dual 14ft cables, and i can't figure out how to mount it. I need to set it up so there is one cable on each side of the boat, so its like the old ride guide dual push pull systems. Any ideas?
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    Steering on the wrong side?

    I have a 1973 hydrostream vector and am replacing its old dual ride guide steering system with a new one. I've been looking at uflex and teleflex systems, and all of them, rotery and rack, have the inputs for the cable in the steering helm on one side, which means the cables have to be one one...
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    Whats steering system do you use?

    I've been looking a steering systems for my 1973 hydrostream vector with 175hp merc, the dual ride guide system is old and i can't find replacement cables. I was told to use a single cable because it is safer and is used on modern racing boats, but i've been also told that single on a...
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    1976 Merc Black Max Blue flame

    I bought a 1973 hydrostream vector to restore and it has a 1976 175 hp black max merc on it. The engine has had some preformance tuning done to it, and the lower part of the enging is the racing type. The origional exhaust has been blocked, and the new exhaust is below the water line. When i...
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    What prop pitch/size for 17 ft hydrostream/175hp merc

    I have a 17 ft hydrostream with a 175hp merc 1976 black max outboard on the back, the hull weighs about 600-700 lbs if that helps, does anyone know what type of prop i should use, what pitch? I would appreciate any advice or specs that would be helpful. I'm still not sure if i want a chopper...
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    Hydraulic lines - Should i change them my self

    My hydrostream is from 1973 and has the origional hydraulic lines going to the jackplate, should i change them my self line by line, or have someone else do it?
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    die-electric silicone-to use or not to use

    A guy at a boat shop that i went to said i need to use die-electric silicone in all the connections when i do wiring, i was also told by another person that it wasn't needed if i use heat shrink connectors, then coat them in liquid electrical tape. Whats your opinion?
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    Buss bar wiring

    I'm rebuilding a 1973 hydrostream and am currently doing the wiring. I bought a combination fuse/switch panel to use, and it has a buss bar built in, what gauge wire should i use to connect the + buss bar to the battery. It'll be carrying a gps, lights, maybe trim control/not sure, bilge pump...
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    76' Merc 175hp Black Max Trim Wiring Help

    Hello, i just bought a 1973 Hydrostream vector with a 1976 Merc Black Max in great condition. The only problem is the trim dosen't work because the wiring from the hydraulic pump for the trim is all messed up. I'm trying to rewire it but can't find a schematic or diagram for the pump and don't...
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