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    Walmart messed up Wheel...What would you do?

    Well; I spent my Friday evening at the Walmart Tire Center. They managed to bend my trailer wheel (badly!) when attempting to dismount my old F-78-14 tires.<br /><br />What to do now?<br /><br />The trailer is a 1977. I don't know how to "fit" rims to it. They look like auto wheels...five...
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    Help Servicing Carbs Merc 85

    Hi,<br /><br />Well, it's time for me to start learning about the procedure for servicing the center bowl carbs on my Merc 85 #4721196.<br /><br />(1) Can I (should I...) remove both carbs together with the linkages intact?<br /><br />(2) Should I buy the "Carb Rebuild Kit" $52.00... or do...
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    What type of Insurance do you have on your trailered boat?

    Hi,<br /><br />I'm going to call my insurance agent today. 30 years ago when I had my last boat...I had no insurance on it.<br /><br />Today I imagine it's different. I'd appreciate comments. Perhaps some of you are in the insurance business?<br /><br />My boat will sit in the driveway all...
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    Anyone know why my tach pins at redline when ignition is "ON" ?

    Hi,<br /><br />I'm in the process of renewing a 1977 Merc 850 SN4721196.<br /><br />When the ignition switch is turned to "ON" (with or without the engine running...) the tach needle pins all the way over to Max redline.<br /><br />Here's a pic to help ID the tach. On the back...on the bottom...
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    Live on a lake? Post pics of your dock/beach and make the rest of us envious

    Ok folks....<br /><br />Boating is easier for some of us than others...<br /><br />For me; the nearest lake is 22 miles away. The next nearest is 34 miles away. The lake I **really** like is 140 miles away.<br /><br />I know that many of you live right **ON** a lake...complete with dock...
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    Lower Unit Oil pretty dark...Problem????

    Hi,<br /><br />I drained the L/U today on the 1977 Merc 850 that I'm re-newing.<br /><br />It looked pretty black...kinda like oil from the car when it needs changing.<br /><br />I think I remember someone here saying that black L/U oil was a sign of overheating? True?<br /><br />Should I be...
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    Who's got the pics of a Mercontrol rebuild?

    Hi All,<br /><br />Somewhere, back when I didn't realize I would need it, I saw a post here or maybe someone's "Project Picture" site...which detailed the rebuilding of a Mercontrol. Now, I've searched and can't find it. Help!<br /><br />I want to take my Mercontrol apart, and I have had...
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    I'm excited and I want to share with you and also say thanks!

    Hi all,<br /><br />Well, I admit it's a small step...but today...after 27 years of non-use and total neglect...the 1977 Merc 850 that was recently given to me came back to life!<br /><br />I re-wired the internal wiring harness (it was toast) and I replaced the fuel lines.<br /><br />Today I...
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    I'd like to know what HP my boat was rated for

    Hi,<br /><br />I have a 1978 Thunderbird TriHull. It's about 15.5 maybe 16 feet long.<br /><br />It has a 85 HP Merc on it, and it's original owner says he could have gotten it with a 115.<br /><br />Nowhere on the boat that I can find is a plate with HP rating on it. I see no evidence of a...
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    Compression #'s taken cold...How Meaningful?

    Hi,<br />Well, I did a compression test today on my Merc 850 (1977) that has been sitting un-used for 27 years.<br /><br />The numbers were as follows: (taken cold; throttle closed, after a good squirt of 2-cycle oil in each cylinder...<br /><br />#1. 168<br />#2. 170<br />#3. 166<br...
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    Source for Compression Tester That will reach lower cylinder?

    Anybody have a link to a tools store for a compression tester that has the right attachments to fit the lower cylinders on a Merc 850?<br /><br />Thanks, Chuck
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    Can anyone point me to the "Whole Story" on Mercury/Yammie/Force?

    Hi,<br /><br />I'm playing knowledge catch-up in the world of outboards.<br /><br />20 years worth of catch-up.<br /><br />Can anyone here point me to a thread or another site that explains what's been going on with Mercury over the years?<br /><br />(1) Mercury and Yamaha...what is the current...
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    Engine Weight Has Increased Dramatically...I'm Wondering Why (Merc 850)

    Hi,<br /><br />I've learned from a poster here that my 1977 Merc 850 weighs 244 pounds.<br /><br />On the Mercury site...a new 75/90/115 HP (Two Stroke...) all weigh the same...375 pounds! <br /><br />The new 75/90/115 HP EFI (Four Stroke) weighs 386 pounds.<br /><br />I understand that...
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    Do You Read Italian? Here's another Forum

    http://www.gommonauta.it/links/forum/list.php?f=1
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    Lake Memphremagog

    Learn how to spell it and you're halfway there!<br /><br />It's a gorgeous lake that spans the US/Canada Border at Vermont/Quebec. I was taken there as a child and I still try to get back there as often as possible. Like all lakes, it sees a lot of traffic these days...but it's big enough for...
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    Want to Help Name my Boat?

    Hi All,<br /><br />I recently acquired a 1978 Thunderbird 16' Tri-Hull. It sat un-named and essentially un-loved for most of it's life.<br /><br />Now; it's mine and I'm determined to make her the best she can be...and I'm bound and determined to give her a name! That's the least I can...
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    Anybody remember this West Bend/Chrysler AD?

    I think it was right after Chrysler took over the West Bend motors and called them Chryslers.<br /><br />The ad (in magazines..) showed the powerhead of an OMC engine...and then a similiar rated WestBend/Chrysler.<br /><br />They purposely picked an OMC that was just crammed with wires, hoses...
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    Anybody remember this West Bend/Chrysler AD?

    I think it was right after Chrysler took over the West Bend motors and called them Chryslers.<br /><br />The ad (in magazines..) showed the powerhead of an OMC engine...and then a similiar rated WestBend/Chrysler.<br /><br />They purposely picked an OMC that was just crammed with wires, hoses...
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    How do you over-ride Power Tilt to get Motor up w/o Battery

    I feel that this has got to be the stupid question of the week...but I'd sure like to get an answer.<br /><br />Assume that you don't have any power available, and you want to raise a Mercury 850 up to tilt position manually...<br /><br />How do you go about that? It's in a fully down (or...
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    "One Man Shows" at the Launch Ramp...Share your Tips and Techniques??

    We've all seen the lone fisherman who pulls up to the ramp and with little fuss goes about launching his boat with no help.<br /><br />Some of you have it down to a science...and I was thinking that readers here might like to have you share your experiences/ tips/ techniques/cautions with them...
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