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    adding power tilt & trim to 1150 merc

    I bought a PT&T unit to install on my motor...(IT did not have one originally)...! What does one do in regards to the gear engagement rod that runs from the engine locking bracket down into the gear case? I may need to explain a little better for lack of correct terminology as to the names of...
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    merc 1150 idle mixture screw setting. more info!

    I posted a thread about this topic back on April 18th and I learned a lot from the replies and was very helpful! BUT, that only raises more questions....Rear Admiral Chris1956...Im clear on the tweaking of the idle mixture screws, used to do this with a vaccum gauge on my Holley carbs...same...
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    Setting idle mixture screw on 1150 merc

    Sooo...I just refreshed a rack of carbs for my 1150 merc...instructions i've read about setting the idle mixture screw are given as "ballpark" figures...1 1/4 turns out "or there abouts"...My question is, can i use an illuminated spark plug reader to accurately set my carb mixture screws? And i...
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    older inline-six cylinder failure

    Hello Friends, it's been a while since i've talked with the outstanding people here on iboats! I have a question about the older inline six's and what I hear people "say" when selling parts from motors that no longer run. Over and over again I hear...selling this or that because it "lost" a...
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    Merc. mid-year changes

    While doing research for spare parts for my '72 1150 kiekaefer / Merc. Feedback from some sources have given the impression that certain parts such as the L/U and the Powerhead itself, even though a '72, the part still would not interchange w/ my particular engine. Anyone know the truth on this?
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    MerControl Repair Parts

    About a week or so ago, I posted a thread requesting where to find MerControl parts...I was given a URL link and was able to get there, however; I have tried to get back to that link using the same URL but, it keeps coming up error:Web server not found!! Can someone help me get back to this site...
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    '78 Merc 1400 cranking motor Bendix gear

    When I try to start this motor the bendix gear doesn't "climb" to grab the flywheel. I've looked in my Seloc Manual and they say a common problem is a sticky shaft.... Ive cleaned the shaft but it still doesn't operate smoothly. I tried to remove the drive gear as stated in the manual...raise...
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    Rebuilding Merc. inline six short blocks

    Where would one obtain the piston ring compressors that are required to load the reciprocating assembly into the block. I enjoy rebuilding all types of motors and would like to try one of these inlines.
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    prop idenification

    I need to replace the prop on my '72 1150 merc. How do I determine size, pitch, etc. Boat runs great with existing prop and want to replace w/ same
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    Merc inline six rebuild kits?

    Tell me about rebuilding an inline six, assuming the cylinder walls are in decent shape. Can you hone and re-ring, are complete rebuild kits available? What about this special set of ring compressors required to load the assembly into the block? What is the percentage of rebuilding these...
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    Carburator interchangability

    I have a '72 1150 115hp merc. The carbs do not have the economizer tube. Can you use the carbs from the newer models , like say the late seventies, that have the economizer tubes? Wondering about the compression ratios, fuel delivery...jet size...etc. Could this help w/ the hard cold starting of...
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    Compression Testers

    I want to do a compression check on my Mercury 1400 inline six. I don't have a tester so I'm wondering what to do...should I buy one or could I just go to like an Auto-zone where they have a loan-a-tool program....I'm not sure about that idea!!! But I'm sure y'all can help me
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    Replacement cables for MerControl units

    Can anyone advise me about replacement cables for the mid to late 60's early 70's MerControl units? I see a lot of the controllers but, they all seem to have 12-15' cables...I'm searching for cables in the 8-10' range to fit 16-17' bowriders and the like.
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    Power tilt and trim gauge/meter

    I'm trying to learn about PT&T. I've heard of a trim gauge, what's it's benefit and can it be installed on the '70s units.
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    merControl throttle and idle lever CABLE Adjustment

    I want to get to the bottom of this: I just read the thread from Harold about no forward thrust and he inquired about the throttle and idle cable adjustment. I want the bottom line on this too. If you disconnect the throttle cable at the motor and hand move the linkage on the motor that the...
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    merc 1400 what year is it

    i just acquired a merc 1400. serial # 4867562 power trim & tilt W/ matching #'s to the block. what year would this be? i think it's a '78 but not sure. the carbs have a small dia. hose from one side of the carb. around the float bowl i believe to just above the idle mix screw, what is the diff...
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    set-up of power trim and tilt unit

    What would be the proper procedure for setting-up a power trim and tilt unit on a '72 1150 merc outboard. I recently purchased an original PT&T unit off of an 1150 pump, lift unit, controller the whole works but, I need advice on setting it up, making sure I get it bleed properly and any other...
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    walk-through windshield door

    I have a 1972 V-166 with aqua-lift GL-166. It's a bowrider w/ walk-through windshield. I'm looking for a replacement windshield DOOR. Measurements are 17" wide X 19 1/2 high. It had a rubber or plastic hinge that fit in a "t" slot on the wings of the stationary pass. side window
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    power tilt /trim unit installation

    I'm looking for advice on installing a PT&T unit on my '72 1150 merc. , pump and trim unit are OEM from same year as motor. I'm reading my manual but, I'm looking for the hands-on experience from fellow iboaters
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    power tilt / trim wiring harness

    I've just purchased an original pt&t unit complete w/pump for my '72 1150...hoses are included,now i need the correct wiring harness...there is one listed on ebay for a 3 button trim panel merc pt# 55642A13...thats the discription given...anyone know anything about this.
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