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    '86 Classic 50 Idle issues. HELP ME!!

    I've finaly got my restoration done but still having problems getting my motor to purr. I cannot get it to idle smooth below 900-1000rpm's while in a test tank. Idle time should be 5 ATDC but it struggles after 0 degrees. Ive done the carbs, fuel pump,new plugs, stator and trigger, rectifier...
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    I NEED HELP! with my setup.

    So I just got my restoration project in the water for the first time to test it out. Not so good, I can only get 6.4 mph out of her. here's some info- '72 14'6" Tri-Hull '86 Mercury 45hp classic 50 '89 Mariner 5hp kicker I picked up the motor off a 20+ft pontoon boat and replaced the...
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    What size(weight) Axle and springs do i need

    My axle is cracked and one side has a leaf missing. This axle is not the origonal to the trailer, it was someones backyard engineering(probably why it cracked). I want to get a complete new set up including the axle, spring and whells but i don't have any idea how much my boat will weigh when im...
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    Question for you Rustoleum guys

    I'm working on painting the cap and have the second coat down using Woodglass's paint recipe that I found while doing reserch. My question is what do do after my final coat to get it really smooth and shiny. Do i wet sand 320 then progressively finer and finish with olishing compound or what...
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    what motor would be better to use.

    I have two old Chryslers and wanted to get some thoughts on which would be better to have. both have damage to the lower units but between the two I'll have one good leg. 1966 50hp m# 50671 w/ alternator 1969 45hp m# 4555 w/ magneto Also the shaft lengths are 17" and 22" and can make either...
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    which motor should I use?

    I have two old Chryslers and wanted to get some thoughts on which would be better to have. both have damage to the lower units but between the two I'll have one good leg. 1966 50hp mn 50671 w/ alternator 1969 45hp mn 4555 w/ magneto Also the shaft lengths are 17" and 22" and can make either...
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    Fuel tank placement question

    I have a 14' tri-hull that i am restoring and found a fuel tank for a great price and it will fit under the splash well. tank is 47"L X 18"W X 8"D under deck style with the fittings at one end. If I mount it this way will i have problems when turning to the opposite side of the fittings, if so...
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    Need help finding parts and part numbers, '66 Chrysler 50hp

    1966 Chrysler 50hp m# 50671 S# 5634 This came on the project boat i picked up and fired up on the second try after sitting for several years outside in the snow. But it has had some very poor repair work on it like clear silicone as gaskets and so on. Ive searched the forum and all over the...
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    Do I need stringers? none originaly

    i have a 14' Bedouin Javelin that i just removed the roted deck and waterlogged foam and it did not have stringers just used the foam for support. i want to add some before i redo the deck but i don't know what configuration they should be in(new to everything boating). i have seen some on other...
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    '66 Chrysler 50HP worth fixing?

    I picked up a project boat(my first)and it had this motor on it.(M#50671 S#5634) It started right up to my suprise but had no water comming out so i shut it down and looked into it and found water in the lower end and it would not shift into forward or reverse but the fly wheel turns when you...
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