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    Help setup wobble trailer

    I've been adjusting the rollers on my trailer for weeks now and cant get it right. The boat is a '84 Four Winns Candia deck boat. Its a tri-hull and not the original trailer for the boat. On the back of the trailer I have two sets of four wobble rollers on each side, with keel rollers in the...
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    Motor idles lower after cruising and sometimes stalls out

    My '75 115Hp inline 6 is now running great. It starts right up and idles around 700-750 in the water. I am only having trouble sometimes when I have to slow way down to a crawl in a no wake zone after cruising for a while. It idles much lower then, at around 450-500. I have to use the warm up...
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    Installing power tilt on older inline 6, difficult to install?

    I was quoted about 5 bills for the parts and approx 3-4 hours labor. So now, I'm thinking... can this be done myself? Does the motor need to be removed to accomplish this? On the older inlines the two pistons get replaced with hydraulic versions correct? As opposed to the newer style that...
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    Troubleshooting Mariner 115 Straight 6

    Sounds to me like a fuel problem. When it sputters try pumping the primer bulb. When is the last time the carbs/fuel pump were cleaned or rebuilt?
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    115HP Mercury, overpropped?

    I got my 75' 1150 inline out for the first time yesterday. WOT was about 5000 which is a bit low. I didnt have my gps with me but it felt like about 25-30 Mph. The prop is chewed up a little bit and is either being replaced or reconditioned depending on your input. I don't know the weight of...
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    Seafoam and premix stalled

    On my '75 I6 I poured a can of Seafoam into what was about 2 gallons of fuel that was in my tank. About 30 seconds into warming her up it stalled and will not fire unless I squirt some premix into the carbs. The fuel that was in my tank was already mixed pretty rich at about 40/1 and I am...
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    Buying matching gelcoat

    I would like to use gelcoat to repair some small scrapes and gauges. Should I try to get the gelcoat used by the manufacturer or just grab one of these mix and match color sets?<br /><br />Thanks!
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    No drain plug in boat, just a scupper

    My '69 Glastron doesnt have a drain plug, only a ping pong ball type scupper. I read they should idealy be placed above the water line, but this is almost at the bottom of the transom. Is this normal at all? Can one of these scuppers be used in place of a plug? I dont really trust it, as it...
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    Inline 6 carb problem

    My inline 6 115Hp only tries to start when I spray some fuel mix into the carbs. Today I gave one of the fuel lines between the carbs a little pinch and gas started shooting out from where the line meets the carb. It was like it was under a lot of pressure. I'm dreading the task of rebuilding...
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    Mercontrol sandwich

    I have the old mercontrol with the coldstart lever with my 1150 i6. I replaced one of the cams inside and am not sure how it goes back together. Should the shifter be in neutral and the coldstart lever up or down when putting the halves back together? The cables have been removed from the...
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    Clicking starter solenoid

    I am working on a '76 105Hp Chrysler and the starter does not engage when I turn the key. The solenoid gives an audible click when I turn the key. I got the Chrysler service manual today, but its really not half as helpful as my last Johnson manual as far as troubleshooting steps go. I initially...
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    1969 V176 Glastron Pics (needed)

    Anyone have one of these and can share a pic or two of the original interior? I've been over to classicglastron.com and looked at the pictures there but it hard to see alot of detail. I am concerned with the sides next to the seats where you can stow skis and such. I just have two pieces of wood...
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    Old Glastrons good project boats?

    I sold my '69 V-163 this winter. I loved that boat and was going to restore her but I wanted an open bow boat. Just picked up a '69 V-176 and have decided to give her a new transom, floor, paintjob and a tuneup. This one seems just as solid and well built as the other. I just love the way the...
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    Another what year is my motor

    Its a 1150 inline 6. Does that make it a "Tower of Power?" :) <br />Serial is 7055311<br /><br />Oldmercs only goes up to '79. The serial number checks out fine over at the Mercury website but the year is not listed. Seems this engine is a bit newer than the '69 boat its resting on. <br /><br...
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    Cant lower manual tilt motor

    I picked up another '69 Glastron, this time a V176 with a 70's 1150 inline 6. The problem is that the motor is all the way up and I cant seem to find a release latch. I will be ordering a service manual as soon as I determine the engine year. <br /><br />Thanks
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