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    1980 J15LCSD 15HP Unburned 2-cycle oil

    My johnson 15 hp has a puddle of black oil on the floor beneath it. I'm pretty certain that it's residual from combustion. I use the boat for slow trolling. I've got a bunch of conficting advice on the subject so I came here for clarification. Here's some of that advice: 1. De-carbonize the...
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    Where can I get foam?

    Hey everyone. I'm putting new plywood on the benches of my gregor aluminum boat. The styrofoam blocks under the back two benches were melted by fuel and even had a little mouse den carved into it... I want to replace the foam but I'd rather not use any spray type products. It's cold outside and...
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    1973 Clinton 7hp parts?

    I need a clutch for a 1973 Clinton K700 7hp outboard. I tried to call Cepco in Iowa(563-652-2411) but that number doesn't seem to be working. Has anyone done any recent business with this company? Is there anywhere else to get parts? Thanks for looking.
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    7hp Sea King(clinton) for free!!!

    I have a 12ft sea king boat and someone just gave me a 7hp sea king motor to make a matching set. I was pesimistic about a free motor but it's turning out to be a winner. Compression in the single cylinder easily hand pulled to 120psi. The previous owner said it ran but that gas was leaking from...
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    Compression for a merc 3.5???

    I'm going to look at a used merc 3.5 in an hour. My buddy lent me his compression tester but I don't know what it should be. Looks like an 80's model but I don't know the year. http://eugene.craigslist.org/boa/1781590508.html Can anyone give me an idea of what psi to look for...quick! as I...
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    Rustoleum paint job sucks!!! Bad advice?

    I finished applying gluvit and rustoleum paint to my hull on sunday. I took her out for a test run on tuesday(yesterday) and beat the crap out of the paint while trailering the boat. It's 95 degrees out today and the paint is still easily scratched with my fingernail..Even the wood rails on my...
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    Sanding Gluvit around rivets?

    I just applied the last coat of gluvit on my boat!! After weeks of sanding I finally got the stuff applied. Now I'll have to sand some more but, Is there a better way to sand around rivets than a piece of sandpaper? I was thinking a soft wire brush would get in there better..has any one here...
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    Can I use zincrom primer with no topcoat?

    It's almost done raining here in Oregon(I hope) and I'm getting ready to get started sealing and painting my 12ft aluminum seaking. I've decided to gluvit the inside and outside of the seams and rivets. I'm also considering a camo paintjob. Can I use Napa zincrom #7222 without a topcoat? If...
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    Another thread about painting aluminum!

    I bought a little 12' Aluminum Seaking by Wards for five hundred bucks. It had been painted on the inside but the paint was mostly flaked off. I decided to strip the paint off and keep it bare aluminum but to my dismay, I found that all the seams had epoxy(grey) in them..So I considered my...
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