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  1. tpenfield

    Ujoints clunking?

    As stated, probably u-joints . . . Shop around for good quality at a good price. Many automotive style do not have the larger bearing surfaces, so they are not as strong and will wear out faster. Here is a link to me replacing my Bravo 3 u-joints . . ...
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    I Got Me a Mercury !!!

    Thanks @nola mike . . . The engine has what is known as a 'phase maker' ignition, which I believe was a lead-in to the electronic ignitions. Basically the stator creates fairly high voltage and instead of 'breaker points' to fire a spark, it uses the opposite 'maker points'. I'll be going...
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    Mercury Tillotson Carburetor question

    Greetings, This may be a question for @racerone and maybe a few others. In my quest for Mercury 7.5 / 9.8 engines, I have come across a couple that have "missing parts" on the carburetors. It looks like complete carburetors (1364-7902, 7909 and similar) are NLA. Carbs were either Tillotson...
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    Loosing Faith in Humanity . . .

    I am all set, but thank you . . . I have a LU and a prop.
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    1973 Merc 75 Impeller Pickup Tube

    I see that it is into the housing, just below the impeller 'cup'. So the impeller is probably free to spin, but with this picture, you can see that the gap between where the copper tube ends and the pump housing is very small, and probably the source of your restriction.
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    1973 Merc 75 Impeller Pickup Tube

    You picture is a little hard to see the detail, but if the copper tube is protruding into the impeller cavity, then yes the tube is not correct. It may be a matter of fitting it properly, or the tube might need a slight trim. There is a bit of guesswork with used motors, because you never...
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    1973 Merc 75 Impeller Pickup Tube

    The area where the impeller spins should be clear and unobstructed. One additional thing to check is that the metal 'cup' and 'top plate' of the pump have the positioning tabs and that they are in the proper locations, as that will be a factor on the impeller's ability to pump water. One thing...
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    Loosing Faith in Humanity . . .

    I got a bunch of stuff going on eBay in the next week or 2 . . . So, we will see how humanity goes. The thing I like about eBay is that either they buy it or they don't . . . not as much back & forth like FB Mkt place.
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    1973 Merc 75 Impeller Pickup Tube

    The copper tube going into the pump housing needs that black rubber insert . if the engine has over heated, there is a plastic washer up at where the upper copper tube attaches to the power head that can melt, causing restricted water flow. that might be something to check.
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    Any reason I couldn't run the engine without the drive attached?

    I’ve run my engines without the drives. Just a matter of making sure you are getting water to the raw water pump. I prefer to do compression tests without the drives, and run the engines to get them warmed up.
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    Loosing Faith in Humanity . . .

    OMG . . .
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    Off shore customer service frustration.

    I’ve had some good customer service experiences recently. Some are still awaiting final outcome , but the responsiveness has been good.
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    Going rate on a good running 15hp?

    IMO, based on recent motor searching . . . good working condition $400-500 . . . . Needing some work $300-350
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    I know this will sound foolish, but hear me out please

    @Bradmxz . . . There are a few threads (here on iBoats and elsewhere) about converting a Bowrider (or runabout) to a center console. Most seem to die on the vine, but you could check them out (Google) as they may provide some insight and ideas.
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    I know this will sound foolish, but hear me out please

    I DIY'd an extended swim platform for my previous boat . . . $3K From a shop or the factory would have been $7K. On the other hand, I think that if I DIY'd stuff that I'm not good at, the opposite would be true. :ROFLMAO:
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    I Got Me a Mercury !!!

    I'm on my way to CA and will be there for 2 weeks. Plenty of time to read up on 'Phase Maker' ignition systems, which I believe is what Mercury has in these early-1970's motors. :unsure:
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    I Got Me a Mercury !!!

    My game plan for the Blue Merc is to pop the flywheel off and go through the ignition stator wiring, replacing sections of wire as needed. Since the motor actually worked for me on several occasions, I am thinking that the problem may be with connections vs. bad coils.
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    I know this will sound foolish, but hear me out please

    Folks . . . Let's be respectful of each other's opinion. DIY stuff is very situation dependent with lots of variables. Skills of the 'do-er' being a big part of the equation.
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    I know this will sound foolish, but hear me out please

    The boat & trailer may be worth about $10K . . . have you priced out what the conversion would cost? Are you good at building stuff and fiberglass work? Have you figured out what the overall project would cost? Could you buy a similar center console boat and sell you current boat at a big...
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    I know this will sound foolish, but hear me out please

    Center console boats are a dime-a-dozen, it seems. You might take a financial hit doing a sell & buy, but it will be costly and time consuming to modify your current boat as you have described. If it was just the engine swap, then probably fine. But you are planning on doing both engine and...
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