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    Posting links in threads

    Looks like that every link I put into a thread gets edited by the system. It is either downright changed, or gets truncated. Rule #7 states that "... Links to boating related educational material may be allowed..." Just what are the rules? The old system certainly was not so heavy handed...
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    Still having problems

    Finally managed to post a new topic, with all the error messages and retypes. I could see the posting while I was logged in. When I logged out, I could not see the posting. What gives? This new system is just not getting any better, no matter the updates! Peter
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    Porous gear case casting

    Hello Everyone, While checking the resealed gear case of my QD-18, there was/is a light stream of air bubbles coming from the gear case when pressurized and put under water. The leak is a porous casting and not at any of the seals. The leak is about 1/2" back from the leading edge of the leg...
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    QD-18 - pinion gear needed

    Hello Everyone, Looks like I also need a pinion gear as well, not just resealing the gear case. The part number is 304569. What is the best place to get a replacement in Ontario, Canada? Here are some pictures: The forward and reverse gears are perfect, not a nick on them. The dogclutch and...
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    QD-18 seal kits

    Hello Everyone, I am about to replace the gear case seals in my '57 10HP Johnson. (Serial#: 242xxx) I have seen here offered Sierra an Mallory seal kits for that particular motor. I am wondering about the replacement seals. The original seals have about a 1/4' - 1/2" sealing widths. The...
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    iboats censorship?

    I was replying to a thread in the Mercury OB forum and included a link showing a part diagram. The part diagram was on the boats dot net/parts (**********/parts/) web pages. The posting SW filtered out the boats dot net part of the URL and replaced with a number of stars (see the text between...
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    Epoxying fuel line?

    Hello Everyone, I would like repair a steel fuel line that rusted out. The steel pipe is molded into a plastic piece as part of a fuel pick-up assembly. The ID of the steel line is 1/4", so a 1/4" OD copper pipe would fit into it. Would epoxy be a suitable "glue" to attach and seal the copper...
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    2001 Lowe LV 14 WTSN bow plate

    Hello Everyone, The bow plate, that cast aluminum piece at the bow of the boat, is missing from my boat (that is how I got it). I contacted the Lowe dealer here in Ontario and they mentioned that they can get parts only for '05 or newer boats. I am wondering if the bow plate remained the same...
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    Johnson 60ESLB70 bolt pattern

    Hello Everyone, Reading about outboard bolt patterns, has the above Johnson have the standard bolt pattern? If not, what is it? I am in the process of making a stand for my motor, knowing the bolt pattern would simplify matters. Thanks, Peter
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    Side shift vs. tiller shift

    Hello Everyone, This is my first motor with tiller shift, a '01 25HP 2-stroke Merc on a 14' alu boat. What are the advantages/disadvantages of a tiller shift mechanism? I noticed from the service manual that the same engine comes with side shift as well. Did any of those solutions failed so...
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    Best OMC motors?

    In another thread (Start-to-finish, complete rebuild of a 1965 Evinrude Fastwin 18HP, $90 purchase p...) Zephyr wrote: "Yep, the 18's are among the top three best motors ever built by OMC." Just curious, which are those, and why? Peter
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    60ESL70 Compression

    Hello Everyone, I am wondering what is the range of compression in those 3-cylinder engines? What is considered a lower limit? I could not find anything in the manuals. Also, what is the difference between an 60ESL70 and 60ESL70B? Thanks, Peter
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    Jack plate for short shaft motor on a long shaft transom?

    Hello Everyone, I have a 14' Lowe alu boat (1467WTSN) with a long shaft 25HP 2-stroke Mercury motor on it. I also have another short shaft motor that I would like to try/play with. I would not want to cut down the transom permanently. Is a removable lowering jack plate a viable proposition...
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    Motor length

    Hello Everyone, Last fall I picked up a broken 60HP motor (no ignition), the motor plate says it is a 60ESL70. It should be a long shaft electric start motor from '70. The lower gear case was replaced before, it has a different color. The motor looks certainly quite short. I am wondering if...
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    3-cylinder VRO and engine life expectancy

    Hello Everyone, I have seen a number of mid '80s 3-cylinder motors for sale where the VRO has been disconnected. What I heard that the VRO is too expensive to repair, so they just disconnected and returned to premixed oiling. I am just wondering what is the usual life of a VRO system? Is there...
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    New to me Mercury

    Hello Everyone, Just reentered boating with a 14' Lowe fishing boat set up, year 2002. The motor is a 25HP Mercury 2-stroke, longshaft. It has manual and electrical start and single tiller control. I believe it is also '02 year. The SIN number is OT05xxxx. I am just wondering if it is Mercury...
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