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    REPOWERING A 72 GLASTRON NEED HELP.

    I would not expect you to use a steering link with that cable steering. If you punch up some 1960's boats with your kind of steering, they did not use steering links. If you convert to single cable steering you will need a steering link. if sticking with that steering system, just bolt her up.
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    Help this rookie Read Timing

    Remove all the spark plugs. Stick a screwdriver into the top spark plug hold and turn the flywheel until the piston is nearest to top of cylinder. Timing marker should be pointing very close to TDC mark. If not remove the 5/16" bolts from the outer flywheel and turn the outer flywheel only...
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    Trim and tilt on 150 Merc

    Remove the bolt, and turn the manual release valve. I would expect your motor to have two power trim relays. The others are likely for EFI or other functions. Make sure you swap the right relays.
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    OMC Remote Control Neutral Lock-out

    Normally you push the button on the pivot of the control, and push the throttle forward for throttle only operation. Your 1996 motor could have quickstart, which increases the RPM of the motor, when it is cold. With Quickstart, one hardly ever needs to push that throttle only button.
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    REPOWERING A 72 GLASTRON NEED HELP.

    The steering rod on the motor is likely threaded. Find a bolt (likely fine thread metric) and see if you can bolt on that cable steering clamp. You may need to loosen the cable clamps a bit, if she is too tight. I would put a nylon lock nut on the bottom of the bolt, after it clears the...
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    1973 Mercury 115 2 stroke engine questions

    Yes, rebuild the fuel pump. Make sure there is no air leaks into the fuel line, and no restrictions like dirty fuel filters.
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    Boat Cover

    Some marine stores actually stock replacement canvass for popular boat models. See if they have one for your boat.
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    Idle 2001 Mercury 150 carb

    Idle RPM is set by a screw that moves the throttle arm. You may also need to adjust the throttle cable to push the throttle closed more. Once the idle pickup and max spark advance are set, leave them alone, and adjust throttle opening to set idle RPM.
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    1991 mercury 115hp 4cyl 2 cycle outboard

    Except for that plastic fuel line, and the old attempt to tap into the PTT wires, it looks OK. Clear plastic fuel line, usually fails pretty quickly, depending on what it is made of. Those blue splice devices, weaken the wire and allow corrosion under the insulation. You can get Y shaped...
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    1991 mercury 115hp 2 stroke gauges?

    You want to make sure the gauges will work with your motor. Speedos, water pressure and fuel gauges are universal. The tachometer is really the only gauge that is engine specific, and recent gauges are also universal, but it is wise to check.
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    1991 mercury 115hp 2 stroke gauges?

    You need to search on outboard gauges. Faria and Seastar are some of the brands. You can buy sets of them. I would recommend a tachometer, water pressure gauge, fuel level gauge. and speedometer. A water temp gauge is usually unnecessary on an outboard, because of it's open cooling system loop.
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    1973 Mercury 115 2 stroke engine questions

    That motor is a really good one. It will really make it happen with a fast/light boat. It is OK with a heavier boat as well BTW, SAE 5W-30 motor oil was used in those PTT units.. I would advise that you see what you have and continue using it.
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    1973 Mercury 115 2 stroke engine questions

    The lower cowl only comes off it you pull the powerhead. Buy some gasket sets for the carbs and some inlet needles and seats and floats... Say $40, clean the carbs, including the idle restrictor and idle passages.
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    Does the switch box impact the rev limiter?

    Gee, if the RPMs exceed redline, a prop with more pitch may be in order. It can improve fuel economy and maybe top speed.
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    Blown 20A Fuse on Mercruiser 5.0

    A lot of times the power wire from the battery switch will run the bilge pump. It is connected to the battery switch, so you cannot turn it off, however, 20A is a lot of power for most recreational boat's bilge pumps. Is the power on when the battery switch is off? That could narrow it...
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    Does the switch box impact the rev limiter?

    Gee, worse comes to worse, be your own rev limiter, and D/C that black box.
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    Blown 20A Fuse on Mercruiser 5.0

    That should not happen normally, IMO. It points to a serious electrical short. I expect the situation will get worse, and that fuse or more fuses will blow when you least expect it, or at a dangerous time. Be prepared to toss the hook, when it happens, so you do not drift into some hazards...
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    1980’s 90hp Tower of Power No Start

    The max rules website should have a wiring diagram for your motor. Good floats and clean carbs are a must, for the motor to run properly. Usually you replace gaskets, inlet needle and seat, and floats when cleaning the carbs. Don't forget to clean the idle restrictor tube, idle passages and...
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    1980’s 90hp Tower of Power No Start

    Why not check the compression and see if you have spark on all 6 cylinders? If the compression is bad, nothing else you do will fix it. If she is not sparking on all cylinders, nothing else you do will help it to run better.
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    1991 mariner 175hp carb engine

    Set primary pickup to 0-9*ATDC, and max spark advance to 21*BTDC. Those are standard for V6 carb Mercs.
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