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    Will Epoxy Work On Bottom keel.....

    My boat is a 1972 glastron v176....The keel is wore and u can see the fiber fabric wore about two foot long and a couple of scratches maybe from rocks... My boat leaks from the wore fabric.... My question is will marine epoxy seal this up?...:confused:And should I use a couple of coats after it...
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    Help, No Fire On Two Cylinders...

    I have been working on a Mercury 175 v6 1977 ob... I had to put head gasket on the left side of the motor, because it was blown at # two cly...Fixed problem... I also put a head gasket on the right side... I thought I was getting water in the #3 cyl, but I found out a little while ago that the...
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    Bayliner Trophy Boat?

    I am looking at a 1990 19 foot Bayliner Trophy boat with a center console, 120 hp Force engine. Has been sitting for the last 6 years, was running when it was put under shelter...Lady wants to sell due to her husbands death with cancer... Boat looks to be in fair condition... Question, Is...
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    What Is Best Way To Find Water Leak?

    I have a 175 v 6 Mercury, outboard, and I'm pretty sure I'm getting water in the #3 cyl on the right side... What is the best way for a water test and what do I need to look for... I have another post on this motor and what I have already done... 1. new gaskets on divider plate 2. new...
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    I have a 175 hp V6 Mercury problem...

    1979 175 hp V6 cyl This motor has good compression and runs, but I only have 4 cyl's firing... On the left side the top cyl is not firing... On the right side the middle cyl is not firing... I see water seeping from the bottom of those two plug holes that are not firing...when u take plug...
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    What year is my Mariner 60 hp motor

    Best I can tell this is the number... 675 L 31962 Any charts for the serial numbers? Thanks if you can help....
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    1979 175 hp V6 Mercury water pump???

    I bought a boat today and got the motor fired up and ran for maybe 10 to 20 seconds a couple of times, but no water coming out of water pump hole... Made sure it was not stopped up, I only saw a very little surge of water... My ? is can you try anything to get it to work? Also if I have to put...
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    175 Mercury power trim V 6, Help Please

    Looking to buy 1973 Glastron, 17 ft boat in good condition, new seats and carpet, with 1973 175 hp Mercury V6...for $500.00, the boat and trailor has to be worth that along....I just need some guidance...Thanks! Owner said boat just cut off while driving on the lake and he has not checked it...
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