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    Question Spooling an old Senator 4/0 Reel with no Level Line.

    Just a question. Is green spot also called squidding line? Or was that braided nylon line? On the original topic, is dacron is less expensive than braid? Braid doesn't stretch. Good stuff I am learning.
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    water pump

    Gee, maxrules says 1995.
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    Do i really have to have a loop in my throttle cables???

    The throttle and control cables need to be long enough to allow the engine to steer, without kinking or pulling the cables. The same is true when the engine is tilted up. The cable length formula on the cable manufacturer's web site is the best way to get the right length.
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    Question Spooling an old Senator 4/0 Reel with no Level Line.

    OK, I'll bite. Dacron was used in the 40's. I didn't think it was still used. What is it's advantages over braid? I use heavy mono as a backer and 100+ yds braid, with a surgeon's knot between.
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    water pump

    First of all, you should figure out the year of the motor. Look on the engine block for a silver disk-shaped plug with letters and numbers. That should be the serial number. Check the maxrules web site for the model and year lookup. Most Mercs have a spline on the lower shift shaft and a...
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    Hard start

    You do not need a primer bulb. Fuel will not drain back into the fuel pump.
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    Bilge Pumps Not Working

    Yes, water will backflow thru a std bilge pump. Each pump should have a hose that runs either over the side, or to some other place, where water can safely go. You probably would get a good benefit from looking over that boat mechanically, electrically and any other way you can think of. I...
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    2005 115hp 4 stroke EFI - Flames coming out of Intake

    A four-cycle engine fires every other rotation. It sounds like you may have it firing 180* out. It may be as simply as checking/changing the camshaft position. Firing should only happen when valves are closed. I needed to replace the ign module on my MerCruiser. I needed to pull the...
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    Bilge Pumps Not Working

    Before you redesign the bilge pump system, you might find out how it is currently designed.
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    Diy Jump seats

    See what places like Overtons and West marine have. Boat builders do not always make their own furniture, so you may see something that will work. Taylor Made and Wise are also a large OEMs for seats and stuff.
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    Sharrow propellers

    A Sharrow prop in aluminum probably isn't feasible. The blades would need to be much thicker, which would likely distort the design efficiency. When they drop the price to <$1000, they should get some buyers.
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    Trailer tongue bracing? Help!

    Gee, pull the boat off the trailer and tie some ropes, steel, wood what have you, to hold it together until you get to the welder.
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    Should my vent plate ever be below my hull?

    Having the Anti ventilation plate that low will rob you of some speed and efficiency. However, some hulls, especially ones that are a deep vee at the stern rise up in the water as you go faster. These tend to ventilate in turns. The best you can do is to mount the motor as high as you can...
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    Hard start

    Push the throttle only button and pump it fully twice. Now pull throttle back to a position just above neutral, for a fast idle and crank it over. If that doesn't work well enough, remove the spark arrestor and look at the carb's choke plate. It should closed with a cold engine. There is an...
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    1986 90hp Mercury inline 6 won't start

    It makes sense to check the timing. Remove the prop and spark plugs 2-6. Put timing light on cylinder 1. Set throttle so the carbs are ready to open but still closed. Jumper starter solenoid to crank motor and observe timing. Timing should be 0-9*ATDC. Set throttle to max. Crank motor and...
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    1986 Mercury 90 hp 6 cylinder only running on #2, 4 and 6 cylinders

    The CDI electronics web site should have a troubleshooting guide for the ign system. Your motor will have twin switchboxes. Trace wires from under the flywheel to the switchboxes. They may be stacked. There is usually an ohm test for the stator windings.
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    how to remove water pump base 1978 1400 EZ Shift?

    The waterpump base is held in place by the oring and the friction of the studs.
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    how to remove water pump base 1978 1400 EZ Shift?

    You might give the gearcase a couple of PSI pressure to check for where it leaks. The driveshaft seal is an obvious candidate for leaking. The shift seal can also leak, as well as the propshaft seals, although the driveshaft leaked more often than the others on my IL6. Use two pry bars on the...
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    Stringer height

    You might repost in the engine section for your motor. Those guys are experts.
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    Cheap floor and foam replacement for weekend.

    Gee, I gave you some formulas to determine an estimate. I think those others quoted are too high, however, nothing beats your estimate.
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