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    I feel a bit stupid.... (as usual)

    Could someone please confirm to me which way the thermostat goes in my '76 105? I know this should be a no brainer, but my fantastic Clymer manual doesn't have those details. I THINK it goes spring down (ie into the housing), but I'd like to make sure. I did a search for this, but even then it...
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    Water Bypass Valve - were does the water go?

    Hi all. Will from New Zealand here. I am having problems sorting outmy old HF 105's overheating issue. So far i have replaced the water pump, impeller, thermostat and temperature sensor. All of the compressions (cold) are approx. 125. Since installing the new impeller plenty of water is coming...
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    Fitting auto ignition to replace CDI system

    Hi all - after reading through all of the posts here, I have gathered that it might be possible to fit a standard kettering ignition if the CDI dies and no replacement is available. I am guessing that the surface discharge plug will have to be retired and replaced with 'normal' protrusion type...
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    Humminbird fogging problem

    I got fed up with this in my Matrix 65, so I took the thing apart, dried it out (again) and put in some moisture absorbent crystals - problem fixed. Hope this helps someone out here.
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    Adding power tilt/trim to existing motor

    I have a low hours (approx. 150hrs from new) '75 105 Chrysler on my boat at the moment, which goes just great (wouldn't mind a few more ponies though - but i digress). Unfortunately it only has manual tilt, which makes things a bit dicey at times, especially in shallow water. I have recently...
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