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    Bilge pump wire ga. for fuse

    Hi- I need to add a fuse to a bilge pump ( 5 amp fuse , 750 gph Attwood Pump ) . The pump wires are 16 ga., do the fuse holder connections need to be 16 ga also and if so , where do I get it . Radio Shack and the local auto parts store don't have it . Thanks
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    OEM vs Non OEM water intake hose

    OK , It seems that the prevailing opinion on this site is that OEM Merc bellows are worth the extra ( double ) the price of Sierra aftermarket ( though I see that the OEM exhaust bellows is made in China ) . However , what about the water intake hose on a 1972 140 hp Merc ? OEM is $15 vs about $...
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    Kicker motor for 18 ft Holiday

    Hi-tried this post in the outboard forum but got only one response . Looking at a kicker for my 1972 Holiday 140 hp I/O . Realize a 9.9hp is probably ideal but may have an OK deal on a 6 hp 4 stroke Nissan . Would this be OK or barely adequate? Would mainly use it in 5 mph wake areas and close...
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    OK size kicker for my boat ?

    Hi- starting to look at possible kickers for my 1972 Starcraft 18 ft Holiday . Mainly for back up and tight quarters manuvering. Seems like 9.9 hp would be ideal but may have OK deal on a 6 hp 4 stroke Nissan . Is that definitely too small or maybe adequate ? Also are one cylinders like these...
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    1972 140 merc Bell housing removal

    Are there any cheaper subsitutes for the Merc slide hammer puller ( part -C-91-34569A1 ) and Hinge pin puller ( part C-91-36060 ) to remove the hinge pins and bell housing on older Merc I/O s ? Thanks !
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    Kicker motor for 18 ft Holiday

    Getting serious for kicker for my 18 ft 1972 Holiday w/140 hp I/O .Thinking 8-9.9 hp mainly for backup and marina manuvering and some trolling on lakes and the Columbia River . Questions though- Long shaft or extra long shaft ? Bracket has variable positions one at 22" and one at 26 '' . Seems...
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    Water pump base installation question -more questions

    Help ! I'm replacing the water pump in a 1972 140 hp mercruiser . Was a pain to remove the water pump base and now I cant get the new base to seat down all the way . Should it seat down easily ? Will it seat down when tightening down the upper housing ? Also , should the bearing on the drive...
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    Sealing small hole in transom

    Hi- Replacing transducer mount on aluminum Starcraft and previous owner drilled one too many holes and sealed with adhesive . What is best way to permanently seal a small # 8-10 / screwhole ? Screw with adhesive ? Some kind of aluminum hull sealer ? Thanks
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    Sierra vs OEM Mercury

    Hi- Wondering what everyones opinion is regarding non OEM products ( like Sierra ) vs OEM Mercury / Mercruiser parts .Replacing a complete waterpump assembly in a 1972 Merc I//O . Sierra kit is $40-$50 vs Merc at around $ 95 . Thanks
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    Lower water pump base removal problem

    Hi- Having problem getting water pump base out in 1972 140 hp I/O . Seloc manual says on early pumps a flush screw must be removed first ,but don't know if 1972 qualifies as " early " and no screw appears to be there anyway . Tried screwdriver and channel lock prying , but no go . Any...
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    Racorr vs Sierra Fuel water separators

    Hi- Deciding what F/W separator to put on 1972 140 hp mercruiser ,specifically what GPH rating and Racor vs Sierra . Read the article from Feb 04 Trailerboat mag which says you can buy a Merc Bracket and use either Racor or Sierra filters , but if you get the Racor bracket you are stuck using...
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    Help ! 1972 mercruiser trim tab removal

    Hi-replacing water pump for first time in 1972 140 hp mercruiser . Have all bolts loosened /removed except for the hex under the trim tab . Seloc manual and all internet postings say "remove trim tab " to access the hex nut, but how ? Does it pop off , unscrew or is there a nut /bolt I'm not...
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    Another what year is this Honda outboard ?

    Looked at boats.net and other web sites and I think this Honda is a 2002 (seller thinks 2004 ) .No BF# to be found only BACL 1101013 ser # . Any info would be greatly appreciated . Thanks , Muskrat808 . PS It's a 8 hp 4 stroke with a white engine cover .
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    Best anchor line ?

    Hi-need to replace anchor and line .Do some anchoring in the Columbia river and also more mellow rivers and lakes with varied bottoms . Looks like claw or plow anchors are the best for my situation . But what is better strand or braided line ? Thanks
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    Best kicker size for Starcraft Holiday

    Hi- I have an 18 ft 1972 Starcraft Holiday ( aluminum ) with a 140 hp I/O . Whats the ideal kicker size for some trolling in the Columbia River and for back up if the I/O dies ? Sounds like a 9.9 would work well but might have a deal on a 8 hp Honda . Any thoughts ? Thanks
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    Best Fuel water separator

    Hey - Got a 1973 140 hp Merc I/O w/o a fuel water separator . What's the best brand or are they all the same ? Also -pros and cons on ones with the drainage hole on bottom . Thanks
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    Older Eagle Fishfinder problem

    Hi I've got an Eagle Ultra Classic Plus(?) about a 1995 version came with boat I recently bought . Speed, Temp , Distance , Voltage readings all work but Depth always reads 0.0 . Bad transducer ? Can it be tested? Is it worth replacing or just buy a new cheap unit ? Use in fresh water I dont...
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    Sudden rough idle and starting problem in 1973 mercuiser I/O

    Hey there- 1973 140 hp merc I/O been running fine then outing before last idle became rough while bringing it in . Next time out started up fine first two times at dock then third start attempt took almost an hour of turning over and waiting . Finally got it to start by moving throttle out of...
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    1972 18' Holiday I/ O fuel tank replacement

    Looking to replace a steel 18 gal Mirax fuel tank in my just purchased ! 1972 I/O Holiday. Any suggestions ? Mirax replacement now is $255 aluminum . I was thinking polyethelene would be cheaper but can't seem to find the correct replacement online . Thanks !
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    1972 140 hp merc I/O parts availability

    Hi , I've postred similar questions in different forums and thank all who have replied . I've also been moved from some forums so if this is the incorrect forum I apoligize ahead of time . Here , finally is the question- Are parts readilly available( or available at all ) for 1972 140 hp mrc...
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