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  1. ugadawg187

    Building a Bench Seat???

    Ok so i dont like the two seat setup of my boat so i was thinking bout closing off the two sections where the seats go & installing a custom bench seat in front of that. Im open for ideas on ways to accomplish this & suggestions on what materials to use. Included is a pic of the boat as it is...
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    VDO Tach w/ square bezel

    He guys im trying to find a VDO tach to replace the on that got stolen but so far i havent been able to find one thats black face & square bezel... Any suggestions on some stores to check??? Oh yea its for a outboard.
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    Looking For A Outboard Mechanic

    Looking to see if theres anyone that lives in georgia (east of atlanta) that can help me get my motor in running condition... Feel free to PM me if your willing to help... Thanks
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    Outboard mounted to high or to low?

    Ok so i originally had a 20" shaft motor on my boat & the prop didnt sit below the bottom of the transom. I was told it should since its a 18ft bowrider & not a bassboat but when i would hammer down on the throttle the motor would rev up but barely move. I was told the prop was blowing out...
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    91 merc 115 battery cables????

    I repowered my boat with a 91 115 i found for cheap after my motor was stolen but the battery cables were not connected to the motor & im not a knowledgable outboard junkie so i need so help here guys... Where are the cables suppose to attach too????:confused:
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    mercury / quicksilver control box mess

    Ok guys so my control box has been taken apart & from what i see only two pieces are missing, the ignition switch & another smaller switch. My question is if there is a website where i can buy just those two parts w/o spending $200 on a whole new setup???
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    91 mariner 115 battery cables

    i need to know where the battery cables hook up at on the motor thanks. i need to be able to trim the motor up & down. pics would be a plus
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    cleaver prop???

    what is the difference between a 3 blade prop 21p & a cleaver 3 blade 21p? i kno cleavers are used on race boat applications but could they be used a a ski boat to gain speed?
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    Someone Help....(WiringTrouble) 115 mariner

    I posted pictures on the 2nd to show the wires that are not connected on my motor & i need someone help me wire this thing so i can get it runnning. I have the 8 prong plug connected just not sure bout these other wires. Thx in advance.:confused:
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    91 MARINER 115 wiring trouble

    I need help wiring this motor. I have no clue where theses wires are suppose to go so please help.
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    125 Force

    i just bought 3 motors & one was a 89 force 125. The battery cables, fuel line & control wires are still attached. I was told that it ran but then lost spark so is than anyway to try to crank & run the motor without a control box?
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    91 mariner 115

    Ok so i bought another motor for my boat & put it on but now i cant figure out how to wire it up & the trim is in the down position so i cant move the boat. Can anyone tell me how to wire it or give me a diagram cause this thing is not color matched on the wires? Plz help
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    late 70's 140 mariner

    I think my motor is a 78-79 from what i found with the serial # and the websites posted in here. Its a inline 6 but the foot is cracked & the wiring harness inside the motor is missing. I was told the powerhead is good but have not way to do a compression test so im wanting to know is the motor...
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    quicksilver control box

    i have a quicksilver 2000 commander series in my boat but its missing parts so a guy gave me a suzuki box. Can i hook it to the oringinal wiring & cables & it work? The two boxes look similar inside.
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    changing motors....change prop also???

    i had a merc 135 on my boat & at WOT it turned 5500 rpm with a 19p prop like it was suppose to. but now my question is i went down to a merc 115 with a 17p prop & its suppose to turn 5250 at WOT, would i need a 19p like was on the 135 also?
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    tilt & trim swap

    i have the tilt & trim from a 89 merc 135 and want to know if a 84 merc 50 will fill it?
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    mounting a outboard

    hey guys on my last motor which was a 89 merc 135 it seemed to blow out or cavitate when you hit the throttle. it would rev high and not really go anywhere. the foot of the motor and prop didnt sit below the back of the boat where it was in open water so i guess the boat pushed most of the water...
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    motor advice

    Ok so im in the market for a motor for my boat. I have a guy who has a merc 1100 ss not sure what yr & he's asking $400. He says it need a new rotary button on the distributer to run & some green wires under the cowl show their age. Is it worth the trouble to fool with this motor or should i...
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    heavy oxidation

    My boat was originally red and white and now the red is a white pink color. Is there anything i can do to bring the color and shine back w/o painting? If you need i can post pictures. Thx
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    Trim Gauge Prob

    I noticed that my trim gauge doesnt work. I have a 89 135 black max. Is there any way to trouble shoot the prob before i buy a new one?
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