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    Replacing steering bracket

    I'm calling this a steering bracket becasue I don't know exactly what it's called. I have a Merc 150 Offshore that the bracket the steering linkage connects to is rusted. It seems to be sound, but I would rather replace it. I can't seem to find a manual that details how to disassemble the...
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    Starting an old Mercury 200 HP

    I have come across a 1987 Mercury 200 HP outboard. It has been sitting for several years without being run. What steps should I take to avoid damaging it to test start it? Thanks
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    Wetting out cloth

    What's your favorite way of wetting out fiberglass cloth or mat? Thanks for any tips or tricks.
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    General fiberglass questions

    I'm glassing over a new floor this weekend. The floor is 3/4" plywood. I thinned polyester resin with acetone and coated both sides of the wood thoroughly. The bottom sides got an additional coat of un-thinned polyester resin. The wood looks and feels like plastic. I have a lot of 2 ounce...
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    Painting over gel coat

    I guess the title says it all. Any tips, tricks, pros, cons on painting over gel coat? Is it a good idea? Disaster waiting to happen? Thanks
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    Question about cabosil

    I replaced the transom in my project over the weekend and used cabosil for the first time to round the inside corners prior to glassing over it. It was the first time I ever used it and was impressed at how easy it is to use. Is cabosil a good choice also for filling holes and fairing? If so or...
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    Question about compression

    I hope this is in the right forum. Is cylinder compression universal among outboards, or how much does it vary from manufacturer, type, etc.? Does anyone know of a comprehensive list of cylinder compressions for different outboards? I see a lot of ads for used outboards stating compression of...
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    How to remove steering rod

    I have a 97 Johnson 70 two-stroke. How do I remove the steering cable/rod from the engine? A friend of mine suggested that I "beat it with a hammer until it comes out". I try not to beat things with hammers when I know nothing about them. Thanks
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    Center console placement

    I picked up a project center console a few weeks back that needed (more than anything else) to have a lot of really bad work re-done. My question has to do with the palcement of the center console. It seems to have been moved a bit forward during it's last overhaul. Is there any standard way of...
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