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    help with steering cable info

    Im not sure i've posted this in the correct forum section, but i need a little info on my steering system. I have rack and pinion and i want to install a new cable, but all the rack cables i see do not look like mine...my rack does not clamp to the bottom of the pinion/steering yoke. The rack...
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    Decals for 1972 Mercury 1150

    Im looking for sources that offer OEM quality decals for a 1972 Mercury 1150.
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    replica decals for 1972 Merc 1150

    Anyone have a good source for OEM quality decals for a 1972 Mercury 1150 outboard
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    Lower unit carrier removal

    I posted a thread several days ago about removing the bearing carrier assembly from a mid '70's lower unit from a L6 outboard and need a few clarifications on something: From what im reading and seeing in my Merc manual im under the impression that the carrier along with the prop shaft will come...
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    Lower unit carrier removal with heat

    Where on the lower unit should i apply heat to loosen bearing carrier? Do i heat the LU case on the outside or apply the heat inside on the carrier itself? Thanks
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    lower unit carrier removal

    Alright folks, i got a late '60's early '70's LU off an L6 outboard and can't get that bearing carrier assembly out of there! The unit is locked-up (prop shaft and drive shaft). I removed the threaded locking ring that holds the carrier in place, then i made a thick shim from metal plates and a...
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    1962 Merc 700 diagram/part numbers

    Anybody know a Link that shows the break-down of the motor assembly and associated part numbers for a 1962 Merc 700? I have found some part numbers, but would like an exploded view w/part numbers. I have tried Crowley's and others sites, but they only go back to around 1965. Thanks!
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    1961 Merc 700 Parts

    No private transactions allowed, monk. Sorry. JB
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    '78 Merc 1400 starter motor problem

    I recently acquired a '78 Merc 1400 L6 and want to check compression. When i put power to the starter motor, it spins but the pinion drive gear will not jump up and grab the flywheel, the pinion drive gear is a new one, whats the problem and how to correct it?
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    '78 Merc 1400 starter motor question

    I recently aquired a 78 1400 L6, when i put power to the starter motor the pinion drive gear will not jump up and grab the flywheel, it just sits there and spins...the old drive gear was bad so i put a new one on and it does the same thing, just spins! What gives?
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    Loss of fuel pressure at primer bulb?

    '72 Merc 1150, when i squeeze the fuel supply line primer bulb until it gets firm, start the motor and run the boat for say 20 minutes or so, shut it off, how long (time wise) should the primer bulb stay firm? Also, the other day when sitting in the direct sun for some time, i noticed some gas...
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    Detecting water intrusion Merc 1150

    Couple off observations: when i checked my spark plugs, cylinders 1,2,3,4, and 5 are always wet with gas but #6 spark plug is shiney and clean all the time! I have rebuilt the entire fuel system and i remember when i disassembled the fuel pumps, the lower pump and hose feeding to the the bottom...
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    steering systems

    Which steering system is the best, rack and pinion or rotary? I have a '72 Glastron V-166 with a Merc 1150 and it is very hard to steer! I know its not the original steering system because it is a rack and pinion with a cable thats way too long and the rack under the dash is so wide that the...
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    compression tester

    I want to do a compression check on my '72 1150 and im looking for advice on what would be the best tester to buy. I know that the #6 cylinder has very little room so im wondering if someone makes a tester that eliminates the hassle of getting to #6. Thanks for suggestions!
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    '72 merc 1150 timing clarification

    Im confused about something, i've read the timing sync page where it states the amount of retardation determines idle speed, and then goes on to say when the throttle arm is advanced the timing advances toward TDC and then to before TDC and just as it is passing TDC it should just begin to pick...
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    '72 merc 1150 idle mixture adjustment

    what is a good baseline setting for the idle mixture screws (how many turns out to start, and how many turrns would be considered to much), im having problems with stalling when going into gear.
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    Merc trim pump part testing

    Im looking for info on how to test Merc Type A Power trim pump parts. I have read about using a "growler" to test the armature, but i don't have a growler! And is there a way to test the field and frame assembly! I have lots of misc. trim pump parts and would like to test them individually...
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    Boat manufacturer Jack Broom

    Anyone out there heard of a Boat Manufacturer by the name of John "Jack" Broom? Any info would be appreciated!
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    correct gauge application

    i have a '72 1150 Merc outboard and im wondering what the difference is between a "battery" gauge that monitors Voltage and an "ammeter" gauge? is the ammeter only for "Alternator" equipped engines or will it work with this 1150's magnito charging system?
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    '72 1150 merc thunderbolt tach wiring

    i just read a Post in another boating forum where a guy was having probs with his thunderbolt tach...the answer to his Post was submitted by Clams Canino and went something like this: don't use the thunderbolt tach (get a newer tach) and don't wire it to the integral tach circuit in the...
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